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Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy after district leaders cited concerns about what they described as his activism and “lifestyle.” Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled...
South Carolina making progress to get more women in General Assembly and leadership roles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At first glance, the all-male South Carolina Senate subcommittee deciding whether to approve a proposal to remove the sales tax from feminine hygiene products was a reminder that as recently as 2012 the state had no women in its Senate. But progress is being...
Tennessee schools would have to out transgender students to parents under bill heading to governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee would join the ranks of states where public school employees have to out transgender students to their parents under a bill advancing in the Republican-supermajority Legislature. GOP House lawmakers gave near-final passage to the bill on Monday,...
Utah school board member who questioned a student's gender loses party nomination for reelection
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A conservative Utah State Board of Education member who faced calls to resign after lawmakers said she bullied a student on social media lost her nomination for reelection Saturday. Natalie Cline needed at least 40% of the delegate votes at the Salt Lake...
Some state lawmakers want school chaplains as part of a 'rescue mission' for public education
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed legislation to allow spiritual chaplains in public schools, a move that proponents say will ease a youth mental health crisis, bolster staff retention and offer spiritual care to students who can’t afford or access...
Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session. The measures include a state constitutional amendment that will...
4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education
TORONTO (AP) — Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario said Thursday they launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning. The lawsuits claim platforms like Facebook and Instagram...
School board postpones vote on new busing plan after audit on route change disaster
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Education officials in Kentucky's largest city delayed voting on a new busing plan after parental opposition and a recommendation to wait from a company that audited the district's disastrous transportation changes to routes this year. The plan recommended by...
Editorial Roundup: Kansas
Topeka Capital-Journal. March 23, 2024. Editorial: The best decision makers for providing local property tax relief are local voices Taxes are one of those things that are just unavoidable in life. They’re sometimes confusing, often complex, and, depending on your...
Lawrence County Superintendent Robbie Fletcher selected as Kentucky's next education commissioner
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Lawrence County schools Superintendent Robbie Fletcher was selected as Kentucky's next education commissioner by the state board of education on Thursday. As the chief state school officer, the commissioner recommends and implements state board of education...
