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California Takes Aim at Natural Law, Identity and the Family Structure
Thursday, June 20th, 2024
via California Globe (California)By Rebecca Friedrichs and Roger Ruvolo School board members all over California are passing parental notification policies to prevent school districts from lying to parents. Since America is a free country and our schools supposedly enjoy "local control," it makes sense that the parents and taxpayers in a community should work together with their local elected officials not only to have the right to hear the truth but also to make their voices heard.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Meet Dr. Stefan Bean: A new hope for Orange County school kids
Thursday, June 20th, 2024
via OC Register (California)Welcome, Dr. Bean, to your new position as Superintendent of Orange County Schools. We'll be watching with great anticipation and hope.
Parents
Recording reveals outside interest in attempts to recall Colo. school board member
Thursday, June 20th, 2024
via KUNR Public Radio (Nevada)A secret recording reveals how national groups, such as Moms for Liberty, continue attempting to change American education -- one local school board at a time
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
New parental rights policy approved for local school district
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
via Casper Star-Tribune (Wyoming)The Natrona County School District held its June Board of Trustees meeting. They discussed parental rights, bullying and a new driving range.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Conservative women quit independent bid for Indiana governor following Beckwith nomination
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
via The Times (Indiana)"My congratulations to Pastor Micah Beckwith for the great victory given by 'we the people,'" said Jamie Reitenour, independent candidate for lieutenant governor.
Parents
School board elections: One candidate wins outright, while 8 aim for seats in Jupiter, Boca
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)While one race in the Greenacres area has already been decided, eight other candidates are vying for seats representing Boca Raton and Jupiter.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Will Utah lawmakers invoke new state law to avoid changes to Title IX?
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
via Deseret News (Utah)Utah State Board of Education leaders met with a legislative commission a day ahead of special session, where lawmakers are expected to discuss new Title IX regulations
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Southern Poverty Law Center flags Naperville-based Awake Illinois as a hate group
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
via Chicago Tribune (Illinois)Naperville-based Awake Illinois was called out as one of 1,430 hate and anti-government extremist groups operating in the U.S. by the Southern Poverty Law Center.Naperville-based Awake Illinois was...
Parent Involvement, Sex Education
Howard County students were mostly quiet about book bans — until now
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)Moms for Liberty is targeting more than three dozen titles for removal from Howard County school libraries.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Indy Education: Clark County district leader who reformed West Las Vegas school to retire
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)In this week's edition of Indy Education, read about Clark County School District Chief of Staff Mike Barton who's retiring at the end of the month.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Abortion is on the ballot in Montana, supporters and opponents agree
Monday, June 17th, 2024
via Independent Record (Montana)Abortion protection could be on the November ballot. What happens in federal elections could also impact future abortion access in the state.
Parents
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Handful of measures without opposition
Monday, June 17th, 2024
via Lowell Sun (Massachusetts)THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives' and senators' votes on roll calls from the week of June 10-14.REVENGE PORN AND TEEN SEXTING (H 4744) - House 155-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online [...]
Parents
More districts leave Virginia School Board Association
Monday, June 17th, 2024
via Inside NoVa (Virginia)A handful of Virginia school boards are exiting the Virginia School Board Association, the longest-running organization dedicated to supporting school boards in the commonwealth, over claims that it has failed
Parents
‘Challenges our authority’: School board in Florida bans book about book bans
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)Indian River County School Board members, for example, said they disliked how it referenced other books that had been removed from schools.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Republican challengers, legislative showdowns: What to watch as Nevadans head to the polls
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)The Nevada Independent explains the trends and races that we're watching in the primary and what the results could portend for the general election.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
18-year-old Mat-Su grad seeks seat on school board that silenced him
Monday, June 10th, 2024
via Alaska Public Media (Alaska)Ben Kolendo is now running for a seat on the board that chose to limit his opportunities to participate as a student.
Parents
Spindler campaign: Announces her candidacy for the 86th Assembly District seat
Monday, June 10th, 2024
via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)June 10, 2024, Trine [Trin] Spindler Announces her Candidacy for the 86th Assembly District Seat. Stratford, WI… Trine Spindler is a wife, mother, hard-working dairy farmer, and community advocate.…
Parents
A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing
Sunday, June 9th, 2024
via The Associated Press (Nebraska)An Ohio-based Christian nonprofit that organizes off-campus Bible classes for public school students has taken off in Indiana since the state passed legislation forcing school districts to comply.
Parents
Moms critical of policies, books related to LGBTQ+ students seek school board seats
Sunday, June 9th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)A local chapter of the Moms for Liberty national parental rights organization are looking to use school board elections as part of their efforts against books and policies related to LGBTQ+ students.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education