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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

How LGBTQ+ people are stepping up to run for school board seats on the front lines of America's culture wars

Queer leaders are stepping into embattled local school boards to defend LGBTQ+ students, curricula, and diversity programs against intensified national anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Far-right groups have taken over school boards. Here's how to take them back

"Many people simply don't realize how powerful school boards are. These elected officials decide what students learn, what books they can access, whether LGBTQ+ students are protected or targeted, and how safe and inclusive a school environment is."
LGBT
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB | CBC News

Ontario has taken control of four additional school boards due to financial mismanagement.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario to give education minister power to more easily take over school boards | CBC News

Ontario is expanding the powers of the education minister to oversee school boards and require police presence in schools.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

Ontario school boards face substantial deficits primarily attributed to chronic underfunding from the government, impacting educational quality.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack | CBC News

Ransom demands related to a PowerSchool breach reveal that stolen data was never deleted, raising serious cybersecurity concerns for North American school boards.
SF politics
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago

The Mercury's May 2025 Election Endorsements

Multnomah County residents are poised to elect new local school board leaders on May 20 to address issues like diversity, equity, and funding.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Ontario takes control of London school board, launches probes at 3 others | CBC News

Ontario government asserts stronger control over school boards due to financial mismanagement.
Increased accountability measures aim to ensure public funds directly benefit students.
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