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Parents say Keller ISD’s proposal to ban pronouns discriminates against LGBTQ students

Friday, July 26th, 2024

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)

A parent said the proposed policy creates a 'hostile environment' for students at school.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Our View: Library law, local policies to curb book banning arrive on time

Friday, July 26th, 2024

via Durango Herald (Colorado)

It's nice to know that Durango Public Library just put more muscle into its policies, aligning with Colorado's recently passed SB24-216, the Standards for Decisions Regarding Library Resources, to…

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Michigan State House

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)

With 110 seats up for grabs, the primaries will help determine if Republicans are in a position to topple the Democrats' slim 56-54 Michigan House majority.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Virginia)

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve on the Virginia Board of Education.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Days before a Biden rule against anti-LGBTQ+ bias takes effect, judges are narrowing its reach

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Kansas)

New federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration's enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by school.

Parents

Washoe County library cancels Drag Story Hour

Thursday, July 25th, 2024

via KUNR Public Radio (Nevada)

The decision is a result of 'escalating tensions' surrounding the popular children's events.

Parents

GLAAD, Fair Wisconsin: The LGBTQ records of Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidates Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)

GLAAD: Media covering this Senate election must include accurate information and context to explain the candidates' records and proposals on the critical issues impacting LGBTQ people in Wisconsin and…

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

More Than $400,000 Raised So Far In Chicago’s 2024 School Board Elections

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

via Block Club Chicago (Illinois)

The money is a mix of donations from friends and family, sizable personal loans and support from existing political and labor groups, according to a Chalkbeat analysis.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Drummond asks U.S. Supreme Court to rule on pronouns case from Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)

Oklahoma has joined Virginia and 14 other states to request that the U.S. Supreme Court review a case against a Wisconsin school district involving a gender identity policy for students.

Parents

Anoka-Hennepin school board mulls rewrite of gender-inclusion policy to boost parents’ rights

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via Star Tribune (Minnesota)

The district's discussion about updating its guidance comes amid debate nationwide over how to craft policies that create safe environments for LGBTQ students.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

GOP adopts education platform that follows Florida’s lead

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

School Board – General, School Safety, Parent Involvement

Sarasota School Board elections: Karen Rose and Liz Barker face off for District 2 seat

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)

In what could be seen as a referendum on the Sarasota School Board leadership, the incumbent board chairwoman faces reelection against a local mother.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

N.H. advocacy groups considering legal action against recently signed anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via Concord Monitor (New Hampshire)

New Hampshire advocacy groups are considering legal action to challenge several anti-LGBTQ bills signed into law by Gov. Chris Sununu late last week.Devon Chaffee, executive director of the American…

Parents

Judge exempts 7 Mississippi universities from revised Title IX rule

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via Greenwood Commonwealth (Mississippi)

Community colleges, universities and private institutions are among the schools affected by the Kansas judge's unusual ruling.

Parents

Sarasota School Board elections: Edwards, Wood and Babicz face off for District 3 seat

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)

In the most contended school board seat up for election in Sarasota, three candidates are vying to represent District 3 on the Sarasota School Board.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Social Emotional Learning

Susan Shelley: The ‘final straw’ for innovation in California

Sunday, July 21st, 2024

via OC Register (California)

But this is a wider problem than any one bill.

Parents

Primaried: 3 in Hamilton County delegation draw partisan challenges

Sunday, July 21st, 2024

via Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tennessee)

Parents

Larsen facing seven challengers in August primary for Washington’s 2nd District in U.S. House

Saturday, July 20th, 2024

via The Bellingham Herald (Washington)

Long-term incumbent's opponents come from both the right and the left.

Parents

2 Tucson state legislators face challenge in GOP primary

Saturday, July 20th, 2024

via Arizona Daily Star (Arizona)

Three candidates are running in the July 30 Republican primary for the Arizona House in District 17: Incumbent Reps. Rachel Jones and Cory McGarr and businesswoman Anna Orth. Two out

Racism, Parent Involvement