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New Orleans attack came as the FBI was facing political heat and bracing for a transition
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
via The Associated PressThe attack that killed 14 in New Orleans comes at a difficult time for the FBI, as it finds itself buffeted by suspicion and public criticism from lawmakers, especially allies of President-elect Donald Trump.
School Board – General
Hollywood Is Having a Hot Flash
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
via The New York TimesIn 'Babygirl' and other recent movies, popular culture is finally getting comfortable with the sexual lives of 50-something women.
Sex Education
Herrity, Salgado join race for Virginia lieutenant governor
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
via The Washington PostRepublican Pat Herrity and Democrat Victor Salgado are seeking their parties' nomination for lieutenant governor.
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Ex-Rep. Riggleman mulls independent run for Va. governor, lt. governor
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
via The Washington PostThe former Republican could face Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Virginia Democrat he endorsed for Congress after splitting with his party over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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For 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw, football’s pain and injuries are no match for his resolve
Monday, December 30th, 2024
via The New York TimesDre Greenlaw has been through a lot just to get to the NFL. It's why the 49ers linebacker isn't deterred by another round of injuries.
Parents
How the Freedom Caucus Rose to Power in Wyoming
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
via The New York TimesA Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to 'burn it all down.'
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A.I., the Electricians and the Boom Towns of Central Washington
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry's new, giant data centers into its ample power supply.
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Hundreds march in Croatia for safer schools after a student is killed in a knife attack
Monday, December 23rd, 2024
via The Associated PressHundreds walked in silence in Croatia's capital on Monday, seeking action after a pupil was killed and three other children were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Zagreb.
School Safety
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don’t trust schools to do it justice
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
via The Associated PressThirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
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Chicago Board of Education Fires Leader of City’s School System
Friday, December 20th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe job status of Pedro Martinez, the chief executive of Chicago Public Schools, had been in doubt for months amid tension with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Why It’s Hard to Control What Gets Taught in Public Schools
Friday, December 20th, 2024
via The New York TimesPoliticians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. Teachers often ignore them.
Book Bans, Racism
Montgomery County’s schools chief seeks $300 million more for budget
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
via The Washington PostMontgomery County schools superintendent's recommended budget requests almost $300 million more for the district.
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A 137-year-old newspaper faced extinction. Readers said: ‘We’ll pay more.’
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe Plainsman Herald was set to cease publication. Then readers rallied around the southeastern Colorado paper, keeping it afloat for at least another year.
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Senate readies for vote on defense bill to raise troop pay, bar trans care for minors
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
via The Associated PressThe Senate is voting on final passage of a sweeping defense bill that will authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion.
Racism
Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
via The Associated PressPresident-elect Donald Trump's campaign promise to 'ban' transgender athletes struck a chord with voters.
Racism
Energized by next Trump term, red states move agendas further right
Friday, December 13th, 2024
via The Washington PostGovernors, legislators and attorneys general ready plans for the 'perfect storm of conservative policies' coming to many state legislatures and Washington.
Parents
Could This Tiny School Break Down the Wall Between Church and State?
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via The New York TimesOfficials in Oklahoma are laying the groundwork to push Christianity into public schools.
Racism, School Board – General, School Safety, Parent Involvement
Birth Control’s (First) Civil War
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via The New York TimesIn 'The Icon and the Idealist,' Stephanie Gorton tells the story of two women who fought a patriarchal system — and each other.
Sex Education
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe House has passed a measure that authorizes a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year and a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military
Racism