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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Since COVID, threats to local school officials have nearly tripled, research finds

Leonardi's experience showcases the alarming rise in threats against local school officials in the U.S., with incidents increasing by 170% over recent years.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area school trustee arrested for alleged sexual assault of a minor

A school board member was arrested for sexual assault of a minor during his past employment as an education assistant.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY judge censured for throwing a fit at school board over his son not being named class valedictorian

"If you are going to try to be a lawyer, then refer to me by my title as well, okay. Thank you."
NYC politics
#education
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Outrage after North Bay school district cancels contracts for Black student program leaders

Tamalpais Union High School District voted against funding for the Black Student Success Support Team, sparking community outrage.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

Dharap defends his education philosophy amid talk of recall

Dharap prioritizes struggling students in education policy decisions, facing criticism for his methods.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

OUSD superintendent makes final address as controversial 'voluntary separation' causes confusion

"Without violating closed session, just where we have to be aligned in terms of what it takes to continue to sustain financial stability, right, to get to the academic outcomes..."
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

BUSD avoids mass layoffs, but tough budget decisions ahead

Community opposition led to nearly all layoff notices being rescinded in the Berkeley Unified School District.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Oakland Unified school board approves 'voluntary separation agreement' with superintendent

Oakland Unified School District approved a voluntary separation agreement with Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell, raising concerns among board members about leadership transitions.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace's removal from a school board meeting highlighted the contentious debate over changes to diversity and inclusion policies.
SF LGBT
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Mountain View Whisman declares support for LGBTQ students - San Jose Spotlight

The Mountain View Whisman school board unanimously supports LGBTQ+ rights, affirming their commitment to inclusive spaces for all students.
#palo-alto
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
SF parents

School board member Chiu will only meet with unions if meeting is recorded and there's a third-party witness

Tensions have escalated between Palo Alto school employees and board member Rowena Chiu following a controversial Ethnic Studies debate.
fromPadailypost
5 months ago
SF parents

Parents look to recall school board member

Parents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.
The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
SF parents

School board member Chiu will only meet with unions if meeting is recorded and there's a third-party witness

SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

Parents look to recall school board member

Parents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.
The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

Recall effort fizzles, supporters say they will try again

The recall effort against Palo Alto school board member Shounak Dharap has paused due to technical issues with the campaign paperwork.
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago
Education

School board approves letter to AG for PowerSchool data breach

Lee County Schools Board is pursuing legal action against PowerSchool for a past data breach.
The lawsuit aims to address concerns despite the board ceasing to use PowerSchool prior to the breach.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Brantford, Ont., trustees spent $50K on flights, hotels, gourmet meal for Italy art-buying trip, receipts show | CBC News

Trustees from Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will repay $50,000 spent on an extravagant art-buying trip to Italy.
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