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politics9 days ago•6 min saved

Florida school board flips to Democratic-backed majority amid culture-war fatigue

Two Democrat-backed candidates won Sarasota County School Board seats, flipping the board from conservatives tied to Moms for Liberty; a third Democrat-backed candidate will face a runoff in November. The victories—also echoed by a Democrat win in Orange County—signal voter fatigue with culture-war fights and a desire to focus on funding, mental health, and student needs, even as DeSantis-aligned conservatives remain influential in Florida politics.

via The Washington Post|

#but-hold-on-we-only-need-5-tags #culture-wars #democrats

educationlocal1 month ago•2 min saved

Cobb Parents Rally Against Trump Visit at Wheeler High School

Dozens of Cobb County residents confronted the school board and about half the audience walked out after a video recap of President Trump’s visit to Wheeler High School. Critics said the event felt like a political rally rather than an educational moment, while supporters called it a historic milestone. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale defended hosting the visit, noting Cobb County has hosted three sitting presidents; questions remain about future guidelines and advance notice for presidential visits.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#cobb-county #educationlocal #public-comment

politics3 months ago•27 min saved

Arizona school board meeting sparks outrage after Nazi salute

An Arizona Deer Valley Unified School District board member, Kim Fisher, raised a Nazi salute and shouted “Heil” at board President Paul Carver Jr. during a heated May 26 meeting, drawing swift condemnation from district officials. Fisher argued the timing of a work session was unfair; Carver called the gesture abhorrent and unacceptable. Fisher later labeled Carver a dictator in a Facebook livestream. A teachers’ union leader organized a rally for Fisher’s resignation, while the district stressed her actions do not reflect the district as a whole. Carver, a Marine veteran who leads the board and is running in the GOP primary for Arizona House District 2, oversees a district that serves more than 33,000 students across 41 schools.

via New York Post|

#arizona #deer-valley #nazi-salute

us-news3 months ago•2 min saved

Tennessee school board member charged with assault after hug and 'hot' remark to student

Keith Ervin, a longtime member of the Washington County Schools board in Tennessee, was charged with assault after he hugged a teenage student at a public meeting and told her, 'God, you’re hot.' He apologized, the board censured him, and it said it cannot remove elected officials, deferring to law enforcement as the case proceeds, with his first court appearance set for August.

via NBC News|

#assault-charge #censure #public-meeting

education3 months ago•2 min saved

Tennessee student condemns school board after sexist remark by longtime member

A Tennessee student condemned her local school board for not removing a veteran member who hugged her and said she was 'hot' during a public meeting. The board censured the member, who remains in position, while a Change.org petition demanding his removal has collected 6,775 signatures and comments from residents and parents.

via NBC News|

#education #gender-equality #petition

education7 months ago•4 min saved

District 65 Board Approves Kingsley Elementary Closure Process

The District 65 school board in Evanston/Skokie voted unanimously to begin the process of closing Kingsley Elementary School, as part of a broader plan to address a significant budget deficit, with hearings scheduled for January and a reevaluation of Lincolnwood Elementary planned for October. The district aims to stabilize finances by meeting specific fiscal and utilization targets, but faces community concerns and debates over the impact of closures.

via Evanston RoundTable|

#budget-deficit #district-65 #education

local-politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over School Board Member's Social Media Activity

A heated dispute in Redlands, California, over a school board member's social media activity, including liking racist and antisemitic memes, has escalated into name-calling and Nazi comparisons, highlighting ongoing culture war conflicts in local education politics.

via NBC News|

#california #culture-wars #local-politics

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Oklahoma Superintendent Under Investigation for Nude Content on Office TV

Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, is under investigation after a video of nude women appeared on his office screen during a board meeting, raising concerns about inappropriate content and transparency. Walters, known for his conservative stance on education issues, dismissed the incident as a distraction, while calls for an investigation grow amid previous controversies involving his efforts to ban books and accusations of sharing explicit images.

via Rolling Stone|

#conservative #oklahoma #politics

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Milwaukee Schools Face Funding Threat Amid Superintendent Uncertainty

The Milwaukee School Board may fire Superintendent Keith Posley on Monday due to the district's failure to submit key financial reports to state officials, which could result in significant reductions in state aid. The board will discuss Posley's employment and the district's financial situation in a closed-door meeting before possibly taking public action. The district faces potential funding suspensions and may need to rely more on local property taxes if state aid is reduced.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#education #financial-reports #milwaukee

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"School District Faces Backlash for Canceling Gay Actor's Middle School Appearance Over 'Lifestyle'"

A Pennsylvania school board cancelled gay actor and author Maulik Pancholy's appearance at a middle school, citing concerns about his activism and "lifestyle", sparking backlash from education officials, parents, and students who called the decision "homophobic". Pancholy, known for his roles on TV shows like 30 Rock and Weeds, was scheduled to speak against bullying. The cancellation has raised questions about representation and empathy in schools, with supporters urging for his appearance to be reinstated.

via The Guardian|

#author #bullying #cancellation

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Wausau's 2024 Election: Doug Diny Wins Mayor, Katie Rosenberg Loses Bid"

Doug Diny has been elected as the new mayor of Wausau, defeating incumbent Katie Rosenberg. In addition, incumbents and challengers secured seats on the Wausau School Board and City Council in contested races. The election results will bring changes to the leadership of the city and school district, with new members set to make decisions on important issues such as curriculum changes and school boundary lines.

via Wausau Daily Herald|

#city-council #mayor-election #politics

education2 years ago•6 min saved

Ann Arbor Public Schools Grapple with $25M Budget Crisis, Issue Layoff Notices

The Ann Arbor School Board has voted to issue layoff notices to members of the Association of School and Community Service bargaining unit as part of efforts to address a projected $25-million budget shortfall. The decision comes after a decline in student enrollment, an increase in staff positions, and recent raises for teachers contributed to the deficit. The board aims to provide affected employees with more time to plan for potential job loss, but some members expressed a desire for additional input and information before issuing layoff notices.

via MLive.com|

#ann-arbor-public-schools #budget-shortfall #education

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Lakota School Board Removes Darbi Boddy After Extended Absence

The Lakota Local Schools Board of Education voted to remove Darbi Boddy, a controversial member, from the board due to her absence and a civil stalking protection order filed against her by another board member. Boddy has been vocal against masks, vaccines, diversity programs, and critical race theory, and has faced criticism for her actions. The board aims to create a fully functional school board and is now seeking to fill Boddy's vacant seat.

via The Cincinnati Enquirer|

#controversy #darbi-boddy #education

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Former Green Bay Superintendent Claude Tiller Jr. Resigns Amid Controversy"

Claude Tiller, the former superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District, is not planning legal action after his resignation and intends to return to his home in Michigan to spend time with his family. The school board accepted his resignation unanimously following an investigation into comments he made on an Atlanta radio show during a teacher recruitment trip. Tiller and the school district have mutually agreed to the terms of his resignation, and a video recording of his comments will be released in accordance with state law for open records requests.

via Fox11online.com|

#education #green-bay #investigation

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Green Bay School Board Unanimously Accepts Superintendent Tiller's Resignation

Green Bay's school board has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Claude Tiller after a closed session meeting, following his placement on paid administrative leave due to comments made on an Atlanta radio show. The board and Tiller have mutually agreed to the terms of his resignation, with the district expressing gratitude for his contributions. The meeting was to discuss potential legal action, and the district plans to release the radio recording of Tiller's comments next week in accordance with state open records law.

via Fox11online.com|

#closed-session-meeting #education #green-bay