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Meet the Candidates: School board candidates on nurturing academic achievement

Candidates emphasize the need for expanded early and special education to support academically disadvantaged students.

Meet the Candidates: School board candidates on rescheduled antisemitism trainings

The SFUSD faced criticism for canceling antisemitism workshops, leading to their rescheduling amid rising antisemitic incidents in schools.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

Teenagers in Berkeley and Oakland school districts may now vote for board members

Teenagers aged 16 and 17 can now vote for the school board in Berkeley and Oakland Unified School Districts.

Conservatives could win control of Kansas and Nebraska state school boards

Conservatives may gain control of Kansas and Nebraska school boards, impacting educational content significantly.

Incumbents poised to return to Milpitas school board

Incumbents Jung and Ngo led early election returns for the Milpitas Unified School District board, indicating a strong chance of re-election.

Meet the Candidates: School board candidates on nurturing academic achievement

Candidates emphasize the need for expanded early and special education to support academically disadvantaged students.

Meet the Candidates: School board candidates on rescheduled antisemitism trainings

The SFUSD faced criticism for canceling antisemitism workshops, leading to their rescheduling amid rising antisemitic incidents in schools.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

Teenagers in Berkeley and Oakland school districts may now vote for board members

Teenagers aged 16 and 17 can now vote for the school board in Berkeley and Oakland Unified School Districts.

Conservatives could win control of Kansas and Nebraska state school boards

Conservatives may gain control of Kansas and Nebraska school boards, impacting educational content significantly.

Incumbents poised to return to Milpitas school board

Incumbents Jung and Ngo led early election returns for the Milpitas Unified School District board, indicating a strong chance of re-election.
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#california-politics

Some California cities will allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote for school board this year

16- and 17-year-olds in Oakland and Berkeley can vote in school board elections, promoting civic engagement.
This initiative is unprecedented in California, aiming to boost youth participation.

A Placer County school board candidate received a $10,000 campaign donation. Was it legal?

Concerns over campaign financing and parental notification policies in local school board elections are increasing among voters.

Several School Board Races Not Even On November Ballot | KQED

Many school board elections across California, including in San Benito County, are largely uncontested, indicating a troubling trend in local governance.

Some California cities will allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote for school board this year

16- and 17-year-olds in Oakland and Berkeley can vote in school board elections, promoting civic engagement.
This initiative is unprecedented in California, aiming to boost youth participation.

A Placer County school board candidate received a $10,000 campaign donation. Was it legal?

Concerns over campaign financing and parental notification policies in local school board elections are increasing among voters.

Several School Board Races Not Even On November Ballot | KQED

Many school board elections across California, including in San Benito County, are largely uncontested, indicating a troubling trend in local governance.
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DeSantis appointee wins Miami-Dade school board seat, securing conservative majority

The Miami-Dade school board will maintain a conservative majority after recent elections.
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After 2 Years of Waiting, Noncitizen Parents Still Can't Vote in Oakland School Board Elections | KQED

The initiative aims to enable noncitizen parents in Oakland to vote on school matters, enhancing their engagement and influence in their children's education.

Meet the Candidates: How will school board contenders support families through closures?

Candidates emphasize transparency and community engagement in school closure planning. Some propose expanding social resources for impacted families.

Meet the Candidates: SFUSD school board contenders on balancing the budget

Balancing budget constraints and improving educational experience is crucial for retaining families in SFUSD.

City council says Berkeley teens can vote in this year's school board race

Berkeley city council approved youth voting starting with school board elections, aiming to expand the ability for 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in elections.

After 2 Years of Waiting, Noncitizen Parents Still Can't Vote in Oakland School Board Elections | KQED

The initiative aims to enable noncitizen parents in Oakland to vote on school matters, enhancing their engagement and influence in their children's education.

Meet the Candidates: How will school board contenders support families through closures?

Candidates emphasize transparency and community engagement in school closure planning. Some propose expanding social resources for impacted families.

Meet the Candidates: SFUSD school board contenders on balancing the budget

Balancing budget constraints and improving educational experience is crucial for retaining families in SFUSD.

City council says Berkeley teens can vote in this year's school board race

Berkeley city council approved youth voting starting with school board elections, aiming to expand the ability for 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in elections.
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Strike looming, Las Lomitas School District voters to elect two board members

Mounting tensions in Las Lomitas School District over teacher pay potentially lead to a strike, affecting school board elections and community sentiments.

Meet the school board candidates: How would you support educators?

Improving the slow recruitment process is crucial for supporting SFUSD educators and addressing the teacher shortage crisis.
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Explore: Non-SF funds make up more than 40 percent of school board race money

The San Francisco Unified School District faces budget crises and declining enrollment, with San Francisco school board races influenced heavily by external funding.

Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's school board race

Many candidates oppose charter school expansion due to budget issues and declining enrollment in public schools.

Conservative school board candidates handed humiliating loss in St. Louis area

Right-wing school board candidates in St. Louis faced significant defeats in recent elections.
Conservative candidates endorsed by local right-wing figures lost to those supported by teachers' unions and community groups.

Explore: Non-SF funds make up more than 40 percent of school board race money

The San Francisco Unified School District faces budget crises and declining enrollment, with San Francisco school board races influenced heavily by external funding.

Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's school board race

Many candidates oppose charter school expansion due to budget issues and declining enrollment in public schools.

Conservative school board candidates handed humiliating loss in St. Louis area

Right-wing school board candidates in St. Louis faced significant defeats in recent elections.
Conservative candidates endorsed by local right-wing figures lost to those supported by teachers' unions and community groups.
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#lgbtq-rights

Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida

Anti-LGBTQ+ candidates endorsed by Ron DeSantis suffered significant losses in school board races in Florida.

Anti-LGBTQ+ school board candidates lose races in Oklahoma & Missouri

Voters rejected school board candidates supporting anti-LGBTQ+ state official in Tulsa, Oklahoma and St. Louis, Missouri.
Three candidates opposing the anti-LGBTQ+ state official's plan won school board seats in Tulsa.

Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida

Anti-LGBTQ+ candidates endorsed by Ron DeSantis suffered significant losses in school board races in Florida.

Anti-LGBTQ+ school board candidates lose races in Oklahoma & Missouri

Voters rejected school board candidates supporting anti-LGBTQ+ state official in Tulsa, Oklahoma and St. Louis, Missouri.
Three candidates opposing the anti-LGBTQ+ state official's plan won school board seats in Tulsa.
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#candidate-support

Meet the District 9 candidates: Who do you support for school board?

Candidates share their support for specific individuals running for the school board.

Conozca a los candidatos del Distrito 9: A quien apoyas para el consejo escolar?

Support for specific school board candidates is based on their focus on student outcomes and experience in education.

Meet the District 9 candidates: Who do you support for school board?

Candidates share their support for specific individuals running for the school board.

Conozca a los candidatos del Distrito 9: A quien apoyas para el consejo escolar?

Support for specific school board candidates is based on their focus on student outcomes and experience in education.
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SFUSD

In local school board elections in San Francisco, candidate endorsements from organizations play a crucial role due to lack of direct parental involvement.

Teachers union halts support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity

The Los Angeles teachers union suspended support for school board candidate due to offensive social media content.
The candidate's past social media posts expressing antisemitism, gun glorification, and pornographic content led to the suspension of the campaign.

In Newark, 16-Year-Olds With Skin in the Game' Are Set to Get the Vote

Newark's City Council is expected to grant 16-year-olds the right to vote in school board elections.
If implemented, Newark would be the largest community in the US to expand voting rights to younger residents since 1971.

Moms for Liberty Isn't Going Anywhere

Moms for Liberty plans to continue their efforts despite recent setbacks
The group's real mission is to undermine public education
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