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Ryan Walters’ shadow looms over election losses in three Tulsa School Board races

Friday, April 5th, 2024

via The Oklahoman (Oklahoma)

Ryan Walters has spent much of his tenure as State Superintendent battling with Tulsa schools, but on Tuesday, voters appeared to hand him a stern message.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Mother’s grief inspires Alabama bill notifying parents of children’s traffic tickets

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via WSFA 12 News (Alabama)

A bill in the Alabama Legislature would notify parents if their child gets a traffic citation.

Parents

Lawmakers send budget, investment bill to governor

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Advocate-Messenger (Kentucky)

By Representative Daniel Elliott After almost two years of work to craft a responsible spending plan that balances the state's current needs and its long-term well-being, the Kentucky General Assembly…

Parents

The governor candidate you haven’t heard of: How Jamie Reitenour qualified for the ballot

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Herald-Times (Indiana)

Jamie Reitenour is behind in the polls and in fundraising, but she says she was called by God to win.

Racism, Parent Involvement, School Board – General

America has legislated itself into competing red, blue versions of education

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Kentucky)

States have passed a blizzard of education laws and policies in recent years that have reshaped how schools teach and present issues of race, sex and gender.

School Board – General, Racism, Parent Involvement

America has legislated itself into competing red and blue versions of education

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

via Anchorage Daily News (Alaska)

States have passed a blizzard of education laws and policies in recent years that have reshaped how schools teach and present issues of race, sex and gender.

School Board – General, Racism, Parent Involvement

Moms for Liberty pushes for more involvement in education from parents, Oklahoma voters

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)

Moms for Liberty leaders say their concerns about participation go beyond voter turnout; they also endorse candidates and support members who run for elected office including school board races. #oklaed

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

America’s Schools are Failing Students and Families – California Must Act Now

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

via California Globe (California)

Long-overdue accountability measures must be prioritized to address unprecedented failures in California schools. A one-size-fits-all federal accountability model simply doesn't work. After decades of…

Parents

Transgender people seeking refuge are moving to this California sanctuary city: ‘It’s better here’

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

via San Francisco Chronicle (California)

Transgender people seeking refuge are moving to this California sanctuary city: 'It's better here.'

Parents

Wake school board wants to boost employee raises. Where will the money come from?

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

via The News & Observer (North Carolina)

The Wake school board is debating whether to cut its budget or ask for more money from commissioners to increase the pay raises.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Attorney General Rob Bonta’s bad-faith rebranding of ballot initiative threatens California’s democracy

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

via OC Register (California)

For more than 100 years, California citizens have held an extraordinary power — the right to bypass their politicians and vote directly on laws through ballot initiatives.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Commentary: Fix needed to new law on criminal record expungements

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

via Maryland Matters (Maryland)

Making a mistake while on probation does not mean that someone is incapable of making change in their lives moving forward.

Parents

Florida Republican told he can’t ride in Miami Beach Pride parade. He’s threatening to sue

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via Miami Herald (Florida)

Rep. Fabian Basabe's participation in last year's parade caused a commotion as protesters booed and Basabe was surrounded by police.

Parents

Anchorage School Board candidate says she was endorsed by Moms for Liberty, but is not a member

Friday, March 29th, 2024

via Anchorage Daily News (Alaska)

Chelsea Pohland's opponent, incumbent school board member Carl Jacobs, has criticized her association with the group during his campaign, calling the group extremist.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

CT Lt. Gov. to trans community: ‘We see you, we respect you, and we will keep fighting for you’

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)

Elected officials, LGBTQ+ activists and community allies gathered in Hartford Thursday to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility and see the trans pride flag fly over the State Capit…

Parents

Uncorked: DeSantis signs bill allowing oversized wine bottles in Florida

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

Floridians will soon be able to buy giant bottles of wine -- up to 15 liters in volume -- under legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Parents

Justice vetoes vaccination exemption bill, draws praise from healthcare groups

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)

Educational and healthcare organizations banded together to urge a veto.

Parents

Sacramento City Council Passes Transgender Sanctuary City Resolution

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council voted to declare the city a sanctuary city for transgender people. Authored by Sacramento City Councilwoman Katie Valenzuela, the…

Parents

Social issues separate candidates in 3 Anchorage School Board races

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

via Alaska Public Media (Alaska)

Angela Frank is running against incumbent Dora Wilson for seat F, Chelsea Pohland is running against incumbent Carl Jacobs for Seat G, and Kay Schuster is running against incumbent Pat Higgins for…

Parents