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Many frustrated Argentines pinning hopes on firebrand populist Javier Milei in presidential race

Many frustrated Argentines pinning hopes on firebrand populist Javier Milei in presidential race

Monday, October 16th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Javier Milei is a right-wing populist who admires former U.S. President Donald Trump and made a name for himself by shouting against Argentina's 'political caste' on television.

Sex Education

Stoneman Douglas High shooting site visited one last time by lawmakers and educators

Stoneman Douglas High shooting site visited one last time by lawmakers and educators

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Florida lawmakers and education leaders from several states have taken what is likely to be the final tour of a building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

School Board – General

Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Amid a mental health crisis, toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

via The Associated Press

As more children emerge from the pandemic grappling with mental health issues, their parents are seeking ways for them to build emotional resilience.

Social Emotional Learning

U.S. institutions under fire for their support — or silence — on Israel

U.S. institutions under fire for their support — or silence — on Israel

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

via The Washington Post

At such a fraught moment, colleges, school districts, companies and others struggle with what to say about the Hamas attack and Israeli response in Gaza.

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Meet the candidates for Loudoun County School Board

Meet the candidates for Loudoun County School Board

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Voters will select new Loudoun County School Board members this November, with all nine seats up for election. Here's your 2023 voter guide.

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Prince George’s County students showed small gains on math …

Prince George’s County students showed small gains on math …

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Prince George's schools officials said results from spring state assessments show small increases in the amount of students who scored proficient compared to last year.

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Fairfax School Board will rename Woodson High School

Fairfax School Board will rename Woodson High School

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The Fairfax County School Board will change the name of W.T. Woodson High School, named after a former superintendent who opposed school integration.

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Jason Reynolds: ‘Libraries are places for dancing and for self-expression’

Jason Reynolds: ‘Libraries are places for dancing and for self-expression’

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The author talks about his new book, 'There Was a Party for Langston,' and its celebration of books and Black literature.

Book Bans

MCPS official tampered with investigation of principal, report says

MCPS official tampered with investigation of principal, report says

Friday, October 13th, 2023

via The Washington Post

An inquiry by an outside law firm found flaws in the district's promotion and record-keeping systems that allowed alleged abuse to go unchecked.

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Political action committee fined in Maryland for text message without identifying line

Political action committee fined in Maryland for text message without identifying line

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

via The Associated Press

A conservative political action committee has been fined $20,250 in Maryland for failing to include an authority line in a text message to identify who was sending the message during a school board election.

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Rosemarie Myrdal, the second woman to serve as North Dakota’s lieutenant governor, dies at 94

Rosemarie Myrdal, the second woman to serve as North Dakota’s lieutenant governor, dies at 94

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Rosemarie Myrdal, the second woman to serve as North Dakota's lieutenant governor, has died. She was 94.

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La. principal out for school year after he punished a student for …

La. principal out for school year after he punished a student for …

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Principal Jason St. Pierre allegedly stripped student Kaylee Timonet of her student body presidency because her dancing didn't align with 'God's ideals.'

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25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

via The Associated Press

Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence.

LGBTQ+

Jill Biden is recognizing 15 young women from around the US for work to improve their communities

Jill Biden is recognizing 15 young women from around the US for work to improve their communities

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

via The Washington Post

First lady Jill Biden is recognizing 15 young women from around the United States for their advocacy on a range of issues in their communities

Book Bans

Gavin Newsom Casts His Final Vote on High-Profile Bills

Gavin Newsom Casts His Final Vote on High-Profile Bills

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

via The New York Times

The California governor approved a measure making it easier to force people into mental health and addiction treatment, and rejected a ban on caste discrimination.

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The number of guns found in U.S. schools has spiked, The Post found

The number of guns found in U.S. schools has spiked, The Post found

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

The number of guns found in schools -- hidden in backpacks, waistbands and lockers -- has spiked in recent years, impacting hundreds of thousands of students.

School Safety

Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.

Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The New York Times

Schools for children of military members achieve results rarely seen in public education.

Racism

Haley and Ramaswamy get buzz, but little support among Indian Americans

Haley and Ramaswamy get buzz, but little support among Indian Americans

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Haley and Ramaswamy's conservative politics are at odds with the majority of Indian Americans, who are Democrats.

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Ramaswamy, Haley struggle with Indian Americans’ support

Ramaswamy, Haley struggle with Indian Americans’ support

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

via The Washington Post

Haley and Ramaswamy's conservative politics are at odds with the majority of Indian Americans, who are Democrats.

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