Parents look to recall school board memberParents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
Recall effort fizzles, supporters say they will try againThe recall effort against Palo Alto school board member Shounak Dharap has paused due to technical issues with the campaign paperwork.
Board drops honors biologyThe Palo Alto school board voted to eliminate honors biology in favor of a single introductory class for all freshmen.
Parent advocate Chiu seeks new role on school boardRowena Chiu aims to improve culture, transparency, and communication in the Palo Alto school board by advocating for disenfranchised families and challenging district decisions.
Younger, pro-housing candidates take lead in fundraising for councilYoung pro-housing candidates are leading in fundraising for Palo Alto council elections, while an outsider leads the school board race.
Split board approves Ethnic Studies curriculumPalo Alto school board retains Ethnic Studies requirement amid community concerns, with a focus on transparency and meaningful engagement moving forward.
Parents look to recall school board memberParents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
Recall effort fizzles, supporters say they will try againThe recall effort against Palo Alto school board member Shounak Dharap has paused due to technical issues with the campaign paperwork.
Board drops honors biologyThe Palo Alto school board voted to eliminate honors biology in favor of a single introductory class for all freshmen.
Parent advocate Chiu seeks new role on school boardRowena Chiu aims to improve culture, transparency, and communication in the Palo Alto school board by advocating for disenfranchised families and challenging district decisions.
Younger, pro-housing candidates take lead in fundraising for councilYoung pro-housing candidates are leading in fundraising for Palo Alto council elections, while an outsider leads the school board race.
Split board approves Ethnic Studies curriculumPalo Alto school board retains Ethnic Studies requirement amid community concerns, with a focus on transparency and meaningful engagement moving forward.
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.
NY school board meeting descends into chaos over 'LGBTQIA+' book as parents voice outrageParents in upstate New York protested against the inclusion of an LGBTQIA+ children's book depicting nudity and bondage at a school board meeting.
Meet Bobbie Simpson: California's first out trans school board memberBobbie Simpson made history as California's first out transgender person on a school board, emphasizing education and inclusivity for all students.
School board approves letter to AG for PowerSchool data breachLee County Schools Board is pursuing legal action against PowerSchool for a past data breach.The lawsuit aims to address concerns despite the board ceasing to use PowerSchool prior to the breach.
Ontario school board spending over $41K on staff travel to Brazil, Italy, Germany and Dubai | CBC NewsThe HCDSB continues to spend on international recruitment trips despite a budget freeze, raising concerns of financial responsibility and return on investment.
Opinion: Board should vote on ethnic studies again when it has the whole storyContracts should always be read thoroughly to avoid unintended consequences.The Palo Alto school board needs to gather more data before implementing ethnic studies as a graduation requirement.
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.
NY school board meeting descends into chaos over 'LGBTQIA+' book as parents voice outrageParents in upstate New York protested against the inclusion of an LGBTQIA+ children's book depicting nudity and bondage at a school board meeting.
Meet Bobbie Simpson: California's first out trans school board memberBobbie Simpson made history as California's first out transgender person on a school board, emphasizing education and inclusivity for all students.
School board approves letter to AG for PowerSchool data breachLee County Schools Board is pursuing legal action against PowerSchool for a past data breach.The lawsuit aims to address concerns despite the board ceasing to use PowerSchool prior to the breach.
Ontario school board spending over $41K on staff travel to Brazil, Italy, Germany and Dubai | CBC NewsThe HCDSB continues to spend on international recruitment trips despite a budget freeze, raising concerns of financial responsibility and return on investment.
Opinion: Board should vote on ethnic studies again when it has the whole storyContracts should always be read thoroughly to avoid unintended consequences.The Palo Alto school board needs to gather more data before implementing ethnic studies as a graduation requirement.
After 24 years, will Berkeley High get its tennis courts back?Berkeley High School athletes urge the school board to build new tennis courts, after 24 years without dedicated facilities.
Southern California school board rescinds parent transgender notification, flag ban policiesThe Temecula school board rescinded two controversial policies after being ruled to have violated labor practices by the state agency.
Newly elected L.A. school board members vow to defend vulnerable students, staff against TrumpLos Angeles school board members unite to protect vulnerable students amid fears of political threats towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ rights.
Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board memberZach Young is set to become the first out LGBTQ+ school board member in Tennessee.
Voters toss school board members who forced outing of studentsVoters ousted school board members over policy on outing transgender students.Recall elections tied to culture war priorities and LGBTQ+ rights opposition.
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.
Newly elected L.A. school board members vow to defend vulnerable students, staff against TrumpLos Angeles school board members unite to protect vulnerable students amid fears of political threats towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ rights.
Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board memberZach Young is set to become the first out LGBTQ+ school board member in Tennessee.
Voters toss school board members who forced outing of studentsVoters ousted school board members over policy on outing transgender students.Recall elections tied to culture war priorities and LGBTQ+ rights opposition.
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.
Ex-SF School Board Prez Now Says She Quit Because of Superintendent, Previously Claimed It Was for Health ReasonsMotamedi's resignation reflects ongoing turmoil in the SF school board and dissatisfaction with Superintendent Matt Wayne's leadership.
Day Around the Bay: SF Overdose Deaths Hit Promising New LowAccidental 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 ReasonsMotamedi's resignation reflects ongoing turmoil in the SF school board and dissatisfaction with Superintendent Matt Wayne's leadership.
Day Around the Bay: SF Overdose Deaths Hit Promising New LowAccidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco fell to a record low in October, signaling progress in addressing the street-drug crisis.
'The community has lost faith': St. Helens school board places Superintendent Stockwell on paid administrative leaveSt. Helens school community has lost faith in district leadership, prompting the school board to place Superintendent Scot Stockwell on paid administrative leave.
Two Alameda council, three school board seats contested Nov. 5Alameda 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 seatsAlameda 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 ballotPiedmont 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 countAlameda 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. 5Alameda 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 seatsAlameda 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 ballotPiedmont 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 countAlameda County's recent election update provided an insufficient number of ballots to clarify key races, contributing to ongoing uncertainty in the 2024 election outcomes.
Brantford, Ont., trustees spent $50K on flights, hotels, gourmet meal for Italy art-buying trip, receipts show | CBC NewsTrustees 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 SpotlightThreatening 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 SpotlightThe mailer attacking Tara Sreekrishnan contains false claims about her attendance record on a school board she has never served on.
ACLU of Virginia sues school district for not accommodating transgender studentsSchool board sued for not complying with law requiring protections for transgender students.
California parents oust school board members who enacted anti-LGBTQ+ policyParents voted to remove conservative school board members over controversial transgender policy.The policy required notification when students seek identification different from birth gender.
Conservative Temecula school board president losing recall vote, preliminary results showTemecula 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 | KQEDFights over control of local school boards involve recall elections across California.
Book about book bans banned by Florida school boardThe 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 NationSchool board bans book about book banning, sparking irony.
Book about book bans banned by Florida school boardThe 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 NationSchool board bans book about book banning, sparking irony.