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Ex-SF School Board Prez Now Says She Quit Because of Superintendent, Previously Claimed It Was for Health Reasons

Motamedi's resignation reflects ongoing turmoil in the SF school board and dissatisfaction with Superintendent Matt Wayne's leadership.

SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons

Lainie Motamedi resigned as SFUSD Board President citing personal priorities, leading to leadership changes amid significant challenges for the district.

Day Around the Bay: SF Overdose Deaths Hit Promising New Low

Accidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco fell to a record low in October, signaling progress in addressing the street-drug crisis.

Ex-SF School Board Prez Now Says She Quit Because of Superintendent, Previously Claimed It Was for Health Reasons

Motamedi's resignation reflects ongoing turmoil in the SF school board and dissatisfaction with Superintendent Matt Wayne's leadership.

SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons

Lainie Motamedi resigned as SFUSD Board President citing personal priorities, leading to leadership changes amid significant challenges for the district.

Day Around the Bay: SF Overdose Deaths Hit Promising New Low

Accidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco fell to a record low in October, signaling progress in addressing the street-drug crisis.
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'The community has lost faith': St. Helens school board places Superintendent Stockwell on paid administrative leave

St. Helens school community has lost faith in district leadership, prompting the school board to place Superintendent Scot Stockwell on paid administrative leave.

Santa Clara County board appoints interim superintendent despite community outrage

An interim superintendent was appointed following a court ruling that denied former superintendent Mary Dewan's request to block the appointment.

'The community has lost faith': St. Helens school board places Superintendent Stockwell on paid administrative leave

St. Helens school community has lost faith in district leadership, prompting the school board to place Superintendent Scot Stockwell on paid administrative leave.

Santa Clara County board appoints interim superintendent despite community outrage

An interim superintendent was appointed following a court ruling that denied former superintendent Mary Dewan's request to block the appointment.
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#education

The Right Doesn't Need to Ban Books Anymore. Schools Are Doing It Themselves.

Book censorship in schools has intensified, creating a difficult environment for teachers trying to navigate literary selections.

Parent advocate Chiu seeks new role on school board

Rowena Chiu aims to improve culture, transparency, and communication in the Palo Alto school board by advocating for disenfranchised families and challenging district decisions.

Ontario school board spending over $41K on staff travel to Brazil, Italy, Germany and Dubai | CBC News

The HCDSB continues to spend on international recruitment trips despite a budget freeze, raising concerns of financial responsibility and return on investment.

Letters: Reinstate superintendent

Dr. Mary Ann Dewan's termination raises transparency concerns and highlights the need for public explanation and accountability in educational leadership decisions.

Candidate Colohan is focused on school district budget

Palo Alto school board candidate Chris Colohan emphasizes the importance of transparency and understanding in budget management for the district.

The Right Doesn't Need to Ban Books Anymore. Schools Are Doing It Themselves.

Book censorship in schools has intensified, creating a difficult environment for teachers trying to navigate literary selections.

Parent advocate Chiu seeks new role on school board

Rowena Chiu aims to improve culture, transparency, and communication in the Palo Alto school board by advocating for disenfranchised families and challenging district decisions.

Ontario school board spending over $41K on staff travel to Brazil, Italy, Germany and Dubai | CBC News

The HCDSB continues to spend on international recruitment trips despite a budget freeze, raising concerns of financial responsibility and return on investment.

Letters: Reinstate superintendent

Dr. Mary Ann Dewan's termination raises transparency concerns and highlights the need for public explanation and accountability in educational leadership decisions.

Candidate Colohan is focused on school district budget

Palo Alto school board candidate Chris Colohan emphasizes the importance of transparency and understanding in budget management for the district.
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Two Alameda council, three school board seats contested Nov. 5

Alameda voters will not only decide on the next president but also elect city council and school board members amid various candidate challenges.

Spencer not reelected to Alameda council; newcomers win two open seats

Alameda elections resulted in two new city council members and three school board members, amid controversies impacting incumbent candidates.

Piedmont school tax, board, city council seats on Nov. 5 ballot

Piedmont residents will vote for City Council, school board members, and Measure P during the November 5 election.

Voters, officials frustrated with slow Alameda County ballot count

Alameda County's recent election update provided an insufficient number of ballots to clarify key races, contributing to ongoing uncertainty in the 2024 election outcomes.

Two Alameda council, three school board seats contested Nov. 5

Alameda voters will not only decide on the next president but also elect city council and school board members amid various candidate challenges.

Spencer not reelected to Alameda council; newcomers win two open seats

Alameda elections resulted in two new city council members and three school board members, amid controversies impacting incumbent candidates.

Piedmont school tax, board, city council seats on Nov. 5 ballot

Piedmont residents will vote for City Council, school board members, and Measure P during the November 5 election.

Voters, officials frustrated with slow Alameda County ballot count

Alameda County's recent election update provided an insufficient number of ballots to clarify key races, contributing to ongoing uncertainty in the 2024 election outcomes.
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Brantford, Ont., trustees spent $50K on flights, hotels, gourmet meal for Italy art-buying trip, receipts show | CBC News

Trustees from Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will repay $50,000 spent on an extravagant art-buying trip to Italy.

San Jose school board candidate threatened 'revenge' on trustees - San Jose Spotlight

Threatening emails from a candidate for the SJUSD board have caused distress within the community, leading to a restraining order against him.

Fact check: Assembly District 26 mailer spews false information - San Jose Spotlight

The mailer attacking Tara Sreekrishnan contains false claims about her attendance record on a school board she has never served on.
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Younger, pro-housing candidates take lead in fundraising for council

Young pro-housing candidates are leading in fundraising for Palo Alto council elections, while an outsider leads the school board race.

'Apprentice' contestant, fired by Trump, seeks seat on school board

Nicole Chiu-Wang, a school board candidate, emphasizes her experience on 'The Apprentice' and its impact on her leadership skills.

Younger, pro-housing candidates take lead in fundraising for council

Young pro-housing candidates are leading in fundraising for Palo Alto council elections, while an outsider leads the school board race.

'Apprentice' contestant, fired by Trump, seeks seat on school board

Nicole Chiu-Wang, a school board candidate, emphasizes her experience on 'The Apprentice' and its impact on her leadership skills.
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#lawsuit

Sweeping new LAUSD policy to restrict charter school locations; advocates threaten to sue

The Los Angeles school board passed a policy that limits when charter schools can operate on district-owned campuses
Charter advocates threatened to sue over the new restrictions

ACLU of Virginia sues school district for not accommodating transgender students

School board sued for not complying with law requiring protections for transgender students.

Sweeping new LAUSD policy to restrict charter school locations; advocates threaten to sue

The Los Angeles school board passed a policy that limits when charter schools can operate on district-owned campuses
Charter advocates threatened to sue over the new restrictions

ACLU of Virginia sues school district for not accommodating transgender students

School board sued for not complying with law requiring protections for transgender students.
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#lgbtq-rights

Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member

Zach Young is set to become the first out LGBTQ+ school board member in Tennessee.

Voters toss school board members who forced outing of students

Voters ousted school board members over policy on outing transgender students.
Recall elections tied to culture war priorities and LGBTQ+ rights opposition.

Homophobia causes 'crisis of morale' in Montana school system

Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments are creating a crisis of morale in Frenchtown public schools.
Teachers and parents have voiced concerns about homophobia and an unsafe work environment.

Moms For Liberty leader Bridget Ziegler still hasn't resigned over sex scandal - and people in Florida aren't happy

Members demand resignation of Bridget Ziegler for remaining on school board despite controversy
Ziegler accused of hypocrisy for campaigning against LGBTQ+ rights while admitting to same-sex encounter

School board cancels gay '30 Rock' actor's anti-bullying talk, citing his 'lifestyle'

Maulik Pancholy disinvited from middle school anti-bullying assembly due to concerns about his political activism and being openly gay.

Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member

Zach Young is set to become the first out LGBTQ+ school board member in Tennessee.

Voters toss school board members who forced outing of students

Voters ousted school board members over policy on outing transgender students.
Recall elections tied to culture war priorities and LGBTQ+ rights opposition.

Homophobia causes 'crisis of morale' in Montana school system

Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments are creating a crisis of morale in Frenchtown public schools.
Teachers and parents have voiced concerns about homophobia and an unsafe work environment.

Moms For Liberty leader Bridget Ziegler still hasn't resigned over sex scandal - and people in Florida aren't happy

Members demand resignation of Bridget Ziegler for remaining on school board despite controversy
Ziegler accused of hypocrisy for campaigning against LGBTQ+ rights while admitting to same-sex encounter

School board cancels gay '30 Rock' actor's anti-bullying talk, citing his 'lifestyle'

Maulik Pancholy disinvited from middle school anti-bullying assembly due to concerns about his political activism and being openly gay.
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California parents oust school board members who enacted anti-LGBTQ+ policy

Parents voted to remove conservative school board members over controversial transgender policy.
The policy required notification when students seek identification different from birth gender.

A school pulled 2 students from a lesbian teacher's class. Their parents wanted a straight teacher.

A school board in Montana voted to remove two students from a lesbian elementary school teacher's class.
The parents wanted their children to be taught by a straight teacher.

Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans

A high school athlete in Utah is under police protection after receiving threats following a state school board member's social media post.
The board member implied the athlete was transgender and suggested she shouldn't be on the team.

California parents oust school board members who enacted anti-LGBTQ+ policy

Parents voted to remove conservative school board members over controversial transgender policy.
The policy required notification when students seek identification different from birth gender.

A school pulled 2 students from a lesbian teacher's class. Their parents wanted a straight teacher.

A school board in Montana voted to remove two students from a lesbian elementary school teacher's class.
The parents wanted their children to be taught by a straight teacher.

Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans

A high school athlete in Utah is under police protection after receiving threats following a state school board member's social media post.
The board member implied the athlete was transgender and suggested she shouldn't be on the team.
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Ann Arbor School Board OK's a Resolution Supporting a Cease-Fire in Gaza

School board in Ann Arbor, Michigan votes in favor of statement supporting a cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war.
The vote was divisive with objections from some parents who did not see a role for the local school board in the conflict.

How Miami schools board members' personal proposals distract from district business

Miami-Dade County School Board sets aside time monthly to discuss individual board members' proposed items called H items.
Out of the 124 H items proposed in Miami-Dade County, only 13 were directly related to classroom changes that would impact students.
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She Broke Into The Capitol On Jan. 6. Now She's Running For School Board In Missouri - Towleroad Gay News

Kimberly Dragoo, who pleaded guilty to participating in the January 6, 2021 insurrection, is now running for St. Joseph school board.
Dragoo's announcement on social media featured a photo of her wearing Donald Trump socks and a note addressed to 'Okay Patriots.'

Moms for Liberty candidates face defeats in school board races

Moms for Liberty endorsed candidates are facing losses in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
Moms for Liberty focuses on opposing LGBTQ+ rights, critical race theory, and discrimination in school curriculums.
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TDSB moves away from communicating every hate incident to parents | CBC News

The Toronto District School Board has stopped communicating every hate or racism-related incident to school communities due to concerns of causing further harm.
Two parents raised concerns about a lack of communication from an elementary school regarding hateful graffiti on site.
Parents argue that they need to be informed about incidents so they can guide their children appropriately.

School board reverses decision to boot trans boy from lead role in musical

The Sherman Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to reverse a rule preventing transgender students from playing certain roles in a school musical.
The decision was made after over 65 people spoke before the board and expressed their opposition to the rule.
The school will now perform a pared-back version of the musical intended for younger audiences.

School rejects $10K grant from LGBTQ+ org as resident calls gays "evil & wicked"

The school board in Lynchburg, Virginia rejected a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Foundation.
One resident objected to the grant, calling it a way to promote a "wicked lifestyle" to children.

TDSB moves away from communicating every hate incident to parents | CBC News

The Toronto District School Board has stopped communicating every hate or racism-related incident to school communities due to concerns of causing further harm.
Two parents raised concerns about a lack of communication from an elementary school regarding hateful graffiti on site.
Parents argue that they need to be informed about incidents so they can guide their children appropriately.

School board reverses decision to boot trans boy from lead role in musical

The Sherman Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to reverse a rule preventing transgender students from playing certain roles in a school musical.
The decision was made after over 65 people spoke before the board and expressed their opposition to the rule.
The school will now perform a pared-back version of the musical intended for younger audiences.

School rejects $10K grant from LGBTQ+ org as resident calls gays "evil & wicked"

The school board in Lynchburg, Virginia rejected a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Foundation.
One resident objected to the grant, calling it a way to promote a "wicked lifestyle" to children.
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Toronto school board moves away from communicating every hate incident to parents

Canada's largest school board has stopped communicating every hate- or racism-related incident to school communities.
Letters about these incidents were found to potentially cause further harm.
The board has shifted its focus to prevention and education.

Virginia School Board Rejects $10k It Gets Better Grant Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

A school board in Virginia has rejected a grant for LGBTQ+ students
Conservative officials are working to restrict LGBTQ+ topics and support in schools

Pa. school board member resigns after calling Israeli army 'terrorist organization': 'Words do matter'

A Pennsylvania school board member resigned after calling Israel's army a 'terrorist organization' on social media.
She will retain her job as an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system.

Moms for Liberty-Supporting Superintendent Quits and Gets $700K Severance

Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania approved a six-figure severance package for outgoing superintendent Abram Lucabaugh, sparking community backlash.
The decision comes after a political shift in the district and the recent takeover of the school board by the Democratic Party.

Conservative Temecula school board president losing recall vote, preliminary results show

Temecula Valley school board President Joseph Komrosky, a religious conservative facing recall amid contentious tenure marked by culture wars and state intervention.

Recall Elections Test Strength Of Conservative School Board Movement | KQED

Fights over control of local school boards involve recall elections across California.
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Book about book bans banned by Florida school board

The book Ban This Book, written by Alan Gratz, was banned in a Florida school district due to a parent's challenge.

Rightwing mom was so outraged by this book about book banning that she got it banned from school - LGBTQ Nation

School board bans book about book banning, sparking irony.

Book about book bans banned by Florida school board

The book Ban This Book, written by Alan Gratz, was banned in a Florida school district due to a parent's challenge.

Rightwing mom was so outraged by this book about book banning that she got it banned from school - LGBTQ Nation

School board bans book about book banning, sparking irony.
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