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Frank Funes running for Frederick County School Board’s Gainesboro seat

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via The Winchester Star (Virginia)

Originally from New York, retired power plant technician and Vietnam veteran Frank Funes moved to the Frederick County area six years ago with the goal of embracing his retirement.

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3 ways Christian nationalism redefined American politics after 9/11

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via NJ.com (New Jersey)

From Islamophobia to shifts in voting behavior, masculinity, and the Patriot Act, let's explore the complex interplay of faith and politics that has shaped America's path in the 22 years since the New York terrorist attacks.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+

Meet the parents who say their rights are ignored by the ‘parental rights’ movement

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via home - louisiana illuminator (Louisiana)

Right-wing groups have emerged as a potent political force in the latest chapter of the decades-old 'parental rights' movement.

Parent Involvement, Racism, Book Bans, School Board – General

Charleston school board meeting about superintendent sparks tension among board members

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)

Trustees Courtney Waters, Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson, Daron Lee Calhoun II and Carol Tempel will hold a press conference at noon ahead of the special-called meeting to discuss their concerns about a

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

States battle over whether parents should be informed on their children’s gender choices

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

(The Center Square) – A battle over parental rights is brewing across the country and at the forefront is the gender choice of children while enrolled in public schools.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

The anatomy of suppressing dissent in Fairfax County Public Schools

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

While Fairfax County Public Schools are defying Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R-VA) model policies for public education, the school board is also trying to suppress dissent among teachers, parents, and students.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

Implementation of Iowa’s education reform bill has teachers on edge

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via Newton Daily News (Iowa)

Just 2 violations can cost superintendents and teachers their licenses

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These 5 books banned from Florida school shelves might surprise you

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via Palm Beach Post (Florida)

According to a list from the department of education, material removed from school libraries include a book about a mammal from Asia and Michelangelo.

Parent Involvement, Racism

Meet the parents who say their rights are ignored by the ‘parental rights’ movement ⋆ Michigan Advance

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

While right-wing groups like Moms for Liberty have emerged as a potent political force in the latest chapter of the decades-old 'parental rights' movement, parents of LGBTQ+ children and children of…

Parent Involvement, Racism, Book Bans, School Board – General

As Republicans compete in New Hampshire, ‘parental rights’ come to the fore

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

Parental rights — a term used as shorthand largely by conservative groups that oppose how public schools approach race, sexuality, and gender identity — is the latest culture war being waged in New…

Parent Involvement, Book Bans, School Board – General

GOP presidential hopefuls take renewed aim at efforts to combat covid

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

Scattered measures to mitigate the rise in coronavirus cases have been vilified during the campaign.

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‘Freedom from what exactly?’

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

via The Durango Herald (Colorado)

A letter on Wednesday announced that the local GOP Lincoln Day Dinner is almost sold out. 'For individual freedom' was included in the letter – the GOP often uses this phrase (Lauren Boebert, in…

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Mead School Board incumbent casts himself as candidate of change, challenger critical of political element on board

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Known for authoring a controversial proposal to ban critical race theory from Mead's curriculum, school board member Michael Cannon is running for a second term, saying he'll defend parental rights.…

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Racism

Politicians aren’t pulling the triggers, but their policies are pulling the strings

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

via Las Vegas Sun (Nevada)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis probably wasn't expecting to be blamed for the killing of three Black Americans two weeks ago at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Fla. After all, DeSantis didn't pull…

Parent Involvement, School Safety

Broncos Gameday Q&A: Brandon Johnson, wide receiver

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Every gameday, The Denver Gazette sits down to learn more about a Bronco. This week it's Brandon Johnson, a wide receiver and the son of former Rockies catcher Charles Johnson.

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Grandfather, granddaughter celebrate new school year, challenges overcome

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

via Spectrum News (North Carolina)

Todd Doty and his granddaughter now embark on a new journey.

Parents

Education officials respond to concerns of ‘radical’ ideology in classrooms

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

(The Center Square) – Education officials are reacting to concerns over political activism, rather than education, being in the classroom.

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Palm Beach County schools change book ban rules on gender identity

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

via Palm Beach Post (Florida)

The so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law prohibits instruction on sexual orientation. The state attorney general says it doesn't apply to school libraries.

Parent Involvement, Book Bans, School Board – General

American man stolen as a baby in Chile meets mother at 42

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

via WRAL (North Carolina)

(CNN) — Jimmy Lippert Thyden says he always knew he was adopted. He also knew that he had been born not in the United States, but in Chile. Raised in Virginia by very loving and committed adoptive parents, he says he never lacked anything. The 42-year-old who served in the US Marines is now an attorney who is married and has two young daughters.

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