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politics2 years ago

Progressive Wave Sweeps School Board Elections, Shifting Power Dynamics

Liberal and moderate candidates emerged victorious in several high-profile school board elections across the US, rebuking conservative candidates who sought to ban books and restrict discussions on race and gender. These down-ballot elections have become proxy votes for national issues, with liberal and moderate candidates prevailing in conservative states like Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The American Federation of Teachers reported that conservative-endorsed candidates lost about 70% of their races, while conservative groups like the 1776 Project and Moms for Liberty disputed these figures. Divisive issues such as transgender rights and LGBTQ+ history played a significant role in these elections, with Democrats gaining control of school boards in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#conservative-candidates#education#elections
politics2 years ago

Election Day 2023: Results, Poll Times, and Turnout

Voters in New Jersey participated in the general election, with State Senate and Assembly seats, county, local, and board of education positions on the ballot. The election saw contentious races for the state Legislature and ideological battles in school board races. Voters also decided on ballot questions, including a potential transformation of a mall. Results will continue to change as mail-in and provisional ballots are counted.

via NJ.com|
#assembly#county-races#nj-election
politics2 years ago

"Minnesota Voters Decide Fate of City Halls, School Boards, and Minneapolis City Council on Election Day"

Voters in Minnesota are heading to the polls to shape the leadership of city halls and school boards. The odd-year election includes mayoral races in fifteen cities, with Bloomington and Duluth being the largest. Incumbents are seeking new terms in both cities, while St. Louis Park and Golden Valley will have new mayors. Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils are also guaranteed to get new members. The election will also decide the direction of housing, public safety, and other city services. Additionally, school districts have questions on capital project levies and operating levies on their local ballots. Voter turnout is expected to be lower than next year's presidential election, but efforts have been made to increase awareness and participation, including allowing people with felony convictions to vote.

via MPR News|
#city-halls#elections#minnesota
education2 years ago

"Combatting Conspiracy Theories: The Importance of Rejecting School Board Candidates"

Incumbent school board members in Minnesota's suburban school districts are concerned about the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation during the school board elections. Voters have been misled by advocacy groups and right-wing media outlets, believing in unfounded claims such as social-emotional learning being a plot by the United Nations, mental health surveys being part of a deep state scheme, and free lunches containing pills that turn kids gay. These myths are spread by groups endorsing candidates and amplified on social media, drowning out trusted local news sources. The school board members urge voters to examine candidates, their endorsements, and their social media presence to ensure competence and experience prevail over falsehoods.

via MinnPost|
#conspiracy-theories#education#education-myths
education2 years ago

"Partisan Battles Escalate as School Boards Become Political Battlegrounds"

California Republicans, lacking power in the state government, have turned their attention to local school boards to push for parental notification policies when students seek to change their gender identities. Several school districts have adopted versions of these policies, sparking a heated debate between parents who argue for their right to know about their child's school experience and those who believe the policies endanger transgender children. The fight over these policies has drawn the Chino Valley Unified school district into a culture war, with legal challenges and potential recalls of school board members. Conservatives hope that these policies will eventually be contested in federal courts, while opponents argue that a child's privacy interests should take precedence over parents' right to know.

via The New York Times|
#california#education#gender-identity-policies
education2 years ago

Lawsuits filed by parents over Youngkin's transgender policies in Virginia Beach and Roanoke County schools

Two parents in Virginia Beach have filed a lawsuit to compel their local school system to adopt Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's new model policies for the treatment of transgender students. The lawsuit argues that school boards must adopt the policies implemented by the Youngkin administration, which roll back accommodations for transgender students made by the previous Democratic administration. While some conservative-majority school boards have adopted the policies, more liberal jurisdictions, particularly in northern Virginia, have resisted. Youngkin and Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares assert that school boards must adopt the new rules, which aim to give parents more say in their children's treatment at school. However, opponents argue that the policies violate federal law by perpetuating discrimination against transgender students. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that school boards must adopt regulations consistent with Youngkin's model policies and an injunction requiring the Virginia Beach board to do so.

via NBC News|
#education#glenn-youngkin#lawsuit
education2 years ago

Lawsuits Mount as Parents Push for Youngkin's Transgender Policies in Virginia Schools

Two parents in Virginia Beach have filed a lawsuit demanding that their local school board adopt Republican Governor Youngkin's new policies on transgender students, which include excluding transgender girls from participating in girls' sports teams. The lawsuit argues that school boards must adopt the Youngkin administration's initiatives, which roll back accommodations for transgender students implemented by the previous Democratic administration. While some conservative-majority school boards have embraced the policies, more liberal jurisdictions, particularly in northern Virginia, have resisted. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that school boards must adopt regulations consistent with Youngkin's model policies and an injunction requiring the Virginia Beach board to do so. Critics argue that the policies violate federal law by perpetuating discrimination against transgender students.

via Yahoo News|
#education#lawsuit#school-boards
education2 years ago

Battle Over Transgender Policies Rages in Virginia Schools

Two parents in Virginia Beach have filed a lawsuit to compel their local school system to adopt Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's new model policies for the treatment of transgender students. The lawsuit argues that school boards must adopt the policies implemented by the Youngkin administration, which roll back accommodations for transgender students made by the previous Democratic administration. While some conservative-majority school boards have adopted the policies, more liberal jurisdictions, particularly in northern Virginia, have resisted. Youngkin and Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares assert that school boards must adopt the new rules, which aim to give parents more say in their children's treatment at school. However, opponents argue that the policies violate federal law by perpetuating discrimination against transgender students. The lawsuit seeks a declaration and injunction requiring the Virginia Beach school board to adopt the Youngkin administration's model policies.

via WAVY.com|
#education#glenn-youngkin#lawsuit
politics2 years ago

"AG Miyares: Virginia School Boards Bound by Gov. Youngkin's Transgender Policies"

Virginia's Attorney General, Jason Miyares, issued a nonbinding legal analysis stating that Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's new model policies for the treatment of transgender students align with federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and school boards must adhere to their guidance. The guidelines, which roll back accommodations for transgender students implemented by the previous Democratic administration, have sparked praise from conservative and religious groups but criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ advocates. Some school boards in red-leaning areas have adopted the policies, while others in blue areas plan to defy them. Miyares' opinion addresses the legality of the guidelines, stating that they do not conflict with the U.S. Constitution or state or federal law. However, the opinion is advisory and not binding on the courts.

via The Associated Press|
#glenn-youngkin#model-policies#politics
education2 years ago

"Rising Book Bans in U.S. Schools: Report"

A new report by PEN America shows that nearly 1,500 books were banned in the first half of the 2022-2023 school year, with 30% of the "unique titles" banned being books about race, racism, or featuring characters of color, and 26% having LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The bans impact 182 school districts in 37 states and millions of students. The book-ban policies underscore the phenomenon of parents across the country paying closer attention to school boards by challenging progressive curricula and contesting books they deemed inappropriate.

via Fox News|
#book-bans#education#lgbtq