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Dharap defends his education philosophy amid talk of recall

Dharap prioritizes struggling students in education policy decisions, facing criticism for his methods.

SF politics

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.

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.

3 months ago

Education

Split board approves Ethnic Studies curriculum

Palo Alto school board retains Ethnic Studies requirement amid community concerns, with a focus on transparency and meaningful engagement moving forward.

Miscellaneous

Former school board members chide Rowena Chiu for reposting online message critical of school employee

Fourteen former school board members condemned Rowena Chiu for reposting a message that included racist remarks about a district employee.

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.

SF politics

Dharap defends his education philosophy amid talk of recall

Dharap prioritizes struggling students in education policy decisions, facing criticism for his methods.

SF politics

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.

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.

3 months ago

Education

Split board approves Ethnic Studies curriculum

Palo Alto school board retains Ethnic Studies requirement amid community concerns, with a focus on transparency and meaningful engagement moving forward.

fromwww.redlandsdailyfacts.com

Miscellaneous

Former school board members chide Rowena Chiu for reposting online message critical of school employee

Fourteen former school board members condemned Rowena Chiu for reposting a message that included racist remarks about a district employee.

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Black Lives Matter

Alleged racism at California elementary school prompts outcry from parents, community

Parents demand action against racism in schools after repeated taunts against their son.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromwww.redlandsdailyfacts.com

Miscellaneous

Santa Clara County board appoints interim superintendent despite community outrage

An interim superintendent was appointed following a court ruling that denied former superintendent Mary Dewan's request to block the appointment.

Black Lives Matter

Alleged racism at California elementary school prompts outcry from parents, community

Parents demand action against racism in schools after repeated taunts against their son.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Miscellaneous

Santa Clara County board appoints interim superintendent despite community outrage

An interim superintendent was appointed following a court ruling that denied former superintendent Mary Dewan's request to block the appointment.

more#education

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Portland

'The community has lost faith': St. Helens school board places Superintendent Stockwell on paid administrative leave

St. Helens school community has lost faith in district leadership, prompting the school board to place Superintendent Scot Stockwell on paid administrative leave.

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SF politics

Spencer not reelected to Alameda council; newcomers win two open seats

Alameda elections resulted in two new city council members and three school board members, amid controversies impacting incumbent candidates.

Education

Piedmont school tax, board, city council seats on Nov. 5 ballot

Piedmont residents will vote for City Council, school board members, and Measure P during the November 5 election.

fromThe Oaklandside

Miscellaneous

Voters, officials frustrated with slow Alameda County ballot count

Alameda County's recent election update provided an insufficient number of ballots to clarify key races, contributing to ongoing uncertainty in the 2024 election outcomes.

SF politics

Spencer not reelected to Alameda council; newcomers win two open seats

Alameda elections resulted in two new city council members and three school board members, amid controversies impacting incumbent candidates.

Education

Piedmont school tax, board, city council seats on Nov. 5 ballot

Piedmont residents will vote for City Council, school board members, and Measure P during the November 5 election.

fromThe Oaklandside

Miscellaneous

Voters, officials frustrated with slow Alameda County ballot count

Alameda County's recent election update provided an insufficient number of ballots to clarify key races, contributing to ongoing uncertainty in the 2024 election outcomes.

more#city-council

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

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.

fromSan Jose Spotlight