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What have federal courts said about local library book bans?

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

Challenges to library content have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Measles reaches Central Florida as Polk County resident contracts virus

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

The case was reported in an adult age 20-24. As of Tuesday, the state now has 10 cases of the disease.

Parents

Florida lawmakers near deal on cutting ‘onerous’ school rules

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Parents

Protests interrupt Moms for Liberty meeting about removing books in Howard County

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)

The conservative parents' group Moms for Liberty was met by a flood of protesters at a Columbia library meeting room Monday.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Senate panel OKs Moms for Liberty co-founder for ethics commission amid Democratic concern

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

Critics asked her about about her work with the group and potential conflicts of interest.

Parents

Gov. DeSantis and Moms For Liberty Co-Founder Oppose Social Media Bill On Young Kids

Monday, February 26th, 2024

via Florida Daily (Florida)

Share this Story via Text Message, Facebook, X, Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo Mail'When did Republicans start acting like Democrats, inviting big government into our lives?' said one caller on a local…

Parents

US 10th District GOP primary candidates put focus on immigration, border security

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

via Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina)

For Winston-Salem voters, the 10th District's Republican primary may serve as an eye-opening reality check of how they are being affected by the latest Republican-drawn congressional map.

Racism, Parent Involvement

Georgia school board races attract more local and national interest

Sunday, February 25th, 2024

via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)

Political action groups are donating more money to school board candidates, but those candidates don't always pull out a win.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

West Virginia House Health Committee re-opens gender affirming care debate

Saturday, February 24th, 2024

via Parkersburg News and Sentinel (West Virginia)

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill last year prohibiting gender affirming care for children with certain exceptions, but a House of Delegates committee decided to re-open debate…

Parents

‘Where does it stop?’ Moms for Liberty co-founder opposes Florida social media minor ban

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

Tiffany Justice, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, thinks whether minors use social media should be up to parents.

Parents

Citizens group hopes to get answers about their children’s education

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via WV News (West Virginia)

KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) - A group of Mineral County citizens calling themselves 'A United Voice' has been meeting regularly over the past several months to discuss various concerns they

Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Florida defies CDC in measles outbreak, says vaccination not required for school

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)

With a brief memo, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has subverted a public health standard that's long kept measles outbreaks under control.

Parents

In Florida measles outbreak, officials tell parents it’s fine to send unvaccinated kids to school

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's move contradicts advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Parents

Florida lawmakers ban social media for kids. Will DeSantis sign it?

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Letters for Feb. 23: Gov. Glenn Youngkin must sign gun safety legislation if he cares about ‘parental rights’

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)

Letter writers explain the U.S. needs allies, argue the House's impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas is useless, and express concern about a letter writer's embrace of former President Don…

Parents

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a ‘success’ despite worker exodus, litigation

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

via The Associated Press (Florida)

Almost a year after Florida lawmakers passed a law giving Florida's governor control over Walt Disney World's governing district, Gov.

Parents

Florida gets closer to banning social media for kids under 16

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

via The Associated Press (Oklahoma)

Florida is on the verge of passing one of the nation's most restrictive bans on minors' use of social media.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Candidate for NC House District 35, Republican James Norman, answers our questions

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

via The News & Observer (North Carolina)

Who will be the next representative of NC House District 35? Get to know the candidates looking for your vote in the March 5 election with our voter guide.

Parents

Classroom fight ramps up in California election

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024

via CalMatters (California)

Both sides ramp up their efforts in the growing battle at the ballot box over LGBTQ students and parental rights.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement