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New Jersey is allegedly pushing to let 16-year-olds Vote in School Board Elections. Dawn explains what you have to do to change your ID to a (Real ID).
Soon you will have to have a new ID to go thru TSA at the Airport. The Democrats want the ID changed so that Illegal immigrants can be part of the country's rights. Ken Takes Your Calls! Ken Interviews NJ State Representative Dawn Fantasia. New Jersey is allegedly pushing to let 16-year-olds Vote in School Board Elections. Dawn explains what you have to do to change your ID to a (Real ID).
Soon you will have to have a new ID to go thru TSA at the Airport. The Democrats want the ID changed so that Illegal immigrants can be part of the country's rights. Ken Interviews NJ State Representative Dawn Fantasia. New Jersey is allegedly pushing to let 16-year-olds Vote in School Board Elections. Dawn explains what you have to do to change your ID to a (Real ID). NJ Wildfires have stormed thru towns in the South Jersey area. Most People and structures are expected to be ok. Ken Rosato gives us an update. Ken Interviews New Jersey Senator Parker Space. Parker is a Volunteer Firefighter and explains how a wildfire could start. In addition he explains the steps you can take to shield yourself and your assets.
Soon you will have to have a new ID to go thru TSA at the Airport. The Democrats want the ID changed so that Illegal immigrants can be part of the country's rights. Ken Interviews NJ State Representative Dawn Fantasia. New Jersey is allegedly pushing to let 16-year-olds Vote in School Board Elections. Dawn explains what you have to do to change your ID to a (Real ID). NJ Wildfires have stormed thru towns in the South Jersey area. Most People and structures are expected to be ok. Ken Rosato gives us an update. Ken Interviews New Jersey Senator Parker Space. Parker is a Volunteer Firefighter and explains how a wildfire could start. In addition he explains the steps you can take to shield yourself and your assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Jersey is allegedly pushing to let 16-year-olds Vote in School Board Elections. Dawn explains what you have to do to change your ID to a (Real ID). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soon you will have to have a new ID to go thru TSA at the Airport. The Democrats want the ID changed so that Illegal immigrants can be part of the country's rights. Ken Takes Your Calls! Ken Interviews NJ State Representative Dawn Fantasia. New Jersey is allegedly pushing to let 16-year-olds Vote in School Board Elections. Dawn explains what you have to do to change your ID to a (Real ID). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025Today, turns out the intel that Pete Hegseth shared on at least two unsecure Signal chats came from a classified system; three prosecutors on the Eric Adams case have resigned after being pressured by Emil Bove to lie about it; new images could change cancer research but ICE has detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them; lawyers for Abrego Garcia issue their first letter accusing the government of obstructing the court ordered discovery in his case; the FDA has suspended quality tests for milk; the Trump administration will be sending those in student loan default to collections; A Tennessee bill that would have required school districts to ask students their citizenship status is likely now dead for the year; a Trump draft order calls for a dramatic restructuring of the State Department; a federal judge orders the government to give Venezuelan migrants in Colorado a 21 day deportation notice; HHS is going to scrap the national LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline; and Sarah Palin loses her defamation suit against the New York Times… again; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Helix Sleep20% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansGuest: Andi McNewEast County Victory | ecvictory.com@andimc888) - IG ,@andimc888.bsky.social) - Bluesky, @andimc888.bsky.social) - Twitter, tiktok.com/@andimc888Run For SomethingWhere Can I RunStories:Info Hegseth shared with wife and brother came from top general's secure messages | NBC NewsJudges extend Venezuela deportation blocks, question Trump's use of wartime law | Reuters3 Adams Case Prosecutors Resign Rather Than Express Regret to Justice Dept. | The New York TimesNew images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them NBC NewsUS FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts | ReutersGood Trouble:Doug Collins shared a snitch email address to all VA employees on Tuesday. The email read in part: On February 6, 2025, President Trump enacted Executive Order (EQ) 14202, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias, establishing a Task Force to review the last Administration's treatment Accordingly, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing its own Task Force to better effectuate the Department's internal review. The VA Task Force now requests all instances of anti-Christian discrimination to Anti-ChristianBiasReporting@va.govSubmissions should include sufficient identifiers such as names, dates, and locations - make sure to let them know about any anti-christian shit the trump administration is doing. From The Good NewsSigns of Justice (@signsofjustice) | IG and MSW Media (@mswmediapods) | IG Papal conclave - WikipediaConclave (2024) - IMDbReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This conversation emphasizes the critical role of school board elections in shaping education policies and the importance of parental engagement in these local races. Suzanne Gallagher discusses how school boards influence curriculum, budget allocation, and community representation, urging parents to participate actively in these elections to ensure their voices are heard and their values reflected in education.Support the showIf you need assistance with a situation in your area, please fill out our free consultation form.DONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com
Senator Nick Schroer Tackles School Board Elections, NEA Influence, and Voter Turnout full 659 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:49:34 +0000 ezB8KfepvWK48UZN7WkgrwcdQksIeYoo emailnewsletter,news & politics,news,daily news,politics,news commentary,government The Marc Cox Morning Show emailnewsletter,news & politics,news,daily news,politics,news commentary,government Senator Nick Schroer Tackles School Board Elections, NEA Influence, and Voter Turnout The Marc Cox Morning Show is your home for no-nonsense conversation. Marc Cox is a political junkie and recovering journalist who has spent decades reporting on the biggest news of the day. Now he gets to talk about it. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News Daily News Politics News Commentary Government False https:/
In today's final hour, Marc dives into the upcoming Comic-Con in St. Louis with James Enstil, setting the stage for a weekend packed with comic legends and fanfare. The conversation shifts to April 8's crucial school board elections with Randy Cook, a candidate for the Francis Howell School Board, who emphasizes the importance of traditional academics and the fight against extreme political ideologies in schools. Marc urges voters to take responsibility, especially in light of the financial influence of tax dollars. The hour wraps up with Marc's wild boxing mishap from his fraternity days, a viral White House security story, and fun anecdotes about his son Brad and rock music programming.
Marc & Kim discuss St. Louis' Opening Day events before diving into the election season. Christina Macormic, a candidate for the Wentzville School Board, shares her reasons for running, focusing on the decline in school standards, the impact of homeschooling, and her plans to tackle issues like Prop L (a bond extension) and the bus driver shortage. She aims to represent parents' interests and address financial responsibility in the district.
Marc Cox and Rick Stream talk about the upcoming elections in St. Louis County, covering early voting, absentee ballots, and the challenge of potentially moving elections to later months. They emphasize the significance of local school board elections and the need for high voter turnout, especially to counter radical candidates.
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Ben Orr from the Hamilton Southeastern school board joins to weigh in on House Bill 1230 and why it is important for school board candidates to be transparent and state their party affiliations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!This conversation emphasizes the critical role of school board elections in shaping education policies and the importance of parental engagement in these local races. Suzanne Gallagher discusses how school boards influence curriculum, budget allocation, and community representation, urging parents to participate actively in these elections to ensure their voices are heard and their values reflected in education.Support the showDONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com
Michael Hartney, a fellow at the Hoover Institution and assistant professor of political science at Boston College, Joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the influence of teachers-union endorsements on school-board elections. "The Politics of Teachers' Union Endorsements," co-written with Vladimir Kogan, is available now. https://edworkingpapers.com/ai23-841
I'm joined by three Saskatchewan women who are all running for School board positions in the upcoming election on November 13th. Kristen McGowan a business owner here in Lloydminster, Charla Sebastian a business owner in Lumsden and Lise Merle a copyright writer and former guest-host of the John Gormley Show from Regina. Cornerstone Forum ‘25 https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/ Clothing Link: https://snp-8.creator-spring.com/listing/the-mashup-collection Text Shaun 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com Silver Gold Bull Links: Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100
Paso Robles School Board Candidates Hunter Breese and Nathan Williams
This November for the first time ever in California, some 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote. Voters in Oakland and Berkeley both passed measures years ago to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections, but it took four and eight years, respectively, for the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to implement the law. A high school junior reflects on the significance of this moment and the importance of civic engagement for teenagers. Guests: Sophie Mehoulley, high school junior and member of Oakland Youth Vote Coalition Emily Hamill and Kelcie Lee, college student journalists, California Student Journalism Corps Read more from EdSource: Berkeley, Oakland teens cast first votes in school board elections Hope, frustration and hard lessons as youth try to lower voting age for school board Teens fight for the right to vote for school board Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Chicago School Board elections. How are the Rascals handling their vote for the school board? Eric bemoans […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Chicago School Board elections. How are the Rascals handling their vote for the school board? Eric bemoans […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Chicago School Board elections. How are the Rascals handling their vote for the school board? Eric bemoans […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Chicago School Board elections. How are the Rascals handling their vote for the school board? Eric bemoans […]
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the exciting World Series games, the amount of money being spent on the Chicago school board elections, his experience early voting, and why he believes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to give away the campaign contributions he received from rapper Lil Durk. [audio […]
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the exciting World Series games, the amount of money being spent on the Chicago school board elections, his experience early voting, and why he believes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to give away the campaign contributions he received from rapper Lil Durk. [audio […]
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the exciting World Series games, the amount of money being spent on the Chicago school board elections, his experience early voting, and why he believes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to give away the campaign contributions he received from rapper Lil Durk. [audio […]
This is the full 10-27-2024 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Jackson Potter, Vice President of the Chicago Teachers Union, discusses contract negotiations, the CPS budget crisis, and the first-ever elections for the Chicago Board of Education. Plus, teachers and parents speak out on ACERO's plan to close 7 Chicago charter schools in Latino communities. Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org and our homepage on Archive.org at: http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong
This week's At Issue tackles school board elections among the on-going tensions between Chicago Public Schools CEO, Pedro Martinez, and Mayor Brandon Johnson. Our guest this week is Becky Vevea, the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago, a nonprofit news organization covering education.
Kirk Schneidawind- Executive Director Minnesota School Boards Association, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Chicago is about to vote for the first time in school board elections. Chalkbeat Chicago editor Becky Vevea tells host Jacoby Cochran which districts have the most candidates running, the issues that divide them, and what you need to know before heading to the polls. Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Chicago and Hey Chicago running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Chicago today. Every member makes a difference! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 21 episode: Paramount Theatre – use code CITYCAST for $5 off Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Mubi Beer & Ballots Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher interviews Richard Burke about the importance of school board elections and citizen involvement in local government. They discuss the role of school boards in setting policies and curriculum, the controversy surrounding content in schools, and the need for parents to be involved in their children's education. Richard emphasizes the importance of common sense and good decision-making skills in school board members, and encourages parents to run for school board positions. He also highlights the resources and training available through Western Liberty Network and Parents' Rights in Education.Support the Show.DONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com
The San Francisco Public school system is the oldest one in California, founded 1851. With more than 49,000 students in grades K through 12, it has its' fair share of challenges but opportunities abound. Laurance is running for one of three open seats on the four member board.
School board elections have been nonpartisan in Florida since 2000. That's because voters here approved a constitutional amendment on the issue back in 1998. But now there's a proposal to make school board races partisan again: a constitutional amendment to reverse the one decided 25 years ago. Floridians will get to vote on Amendment 1 in November. One reason may be that in the past four years, school board meetings have gotten a lot more polarized. And these county level government agencies are getting a lot more attention from the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Three people paying close attention to local school boards and this amendment are Tampa Bay Times education reporter Jeff Solochek, Republican political strategist Rod Thomson, who also chairs the Communications Committee with the Sarasota County Republican Party, and Damaris Allen, the executive director of Families for Strong Public Schools. They discussed the arguments for and against partisan school board elections with Florida Matters and took questions from an audience of Tampa Bay area residents at the WUSF performance studio in Tampa.
School board elections have been nonpartisan in Florida since 2000. That's because voters here approved a constitutional amendment on the issue back in 1998. But now there's a proposal to make school board races partisan again: a constitutional amendment to reverse the one decided 25 years ago. Floridians will get to vote on Amendment 1 in November. One reason may be that in the past four years, school board meetings have gotten a lot more polarized. And these county level government agencies are getting a lot more attention from the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Three people paying close attention to local school boards and this amendment are Tampa Bay Times education reporter Jeff Solochek, Republican political strategist Rod Thomson, who also chairs the Communications Committee with the Sarasota County Republican Party, and Damaris Allen, the executive director of Families for Strong Public Schools. They discussed the arguments for and against partisan school board elections with Florida Matters and took questions from an audience of Tampa Bay area residents at the WUSF performance studio in Tampa.
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…In the HOT SEAT …. Rutgers President Jonathon HOLLOWAY challenged today on Capitol Hill about his response to campus protests and reports of antisemitism; Plus, the race for Bob Menendez's seat in the U.S. SENATE is heating up on the Republican side, will a Trump endorsement turn the tide? Also, Attorney General Matt Platkin looking to BREAKUP the LIVE NATION Ticketmaster monopoly; And, the push to lower the voting age, a bill allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS across the state is up for debate.
Join Ryan Wiggins and Brad Range as they take over The Annie Frey Show, rebranded for the day as The Manny Frey Show, while Annie attends her kid's graduation, They delve into local politics, school board elections, and the current state of the economy, with special guest Jonathan Hoenig from CapitalistPig.com. Jonathan discusses economic trends, inflation, and gas price manipulations, and introduces his new book, "Can You Really Love a Dog? Leonard Peikoff and Ayn Rand on Pets." The hour also features fun segment of "Wiggins America," where Ryan shares offbeat stories and nostalgic food favorites. They debate the merits of Taco Bell's forgotten menu items and share Mark Cox's amusing tale about cicadas.
In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Southwest has another plane fall apart Real or Fake News with Carl: Carl tries to trick us by reading us headlines, some Real, some Fake. Come play along and see how well you do in Real or Fake News with Carl. Tonya J Powers from FOX News Radio, joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to talk with Marc & Kim about the looming Solar Eclipse School Board elections are partisan no matter what Coming Up: Jessie Jane Duff and Tom Ackerman
In the 2nd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Why did no past presidents put out proclamations about trans awareness day There is a gag order on Trump after mentioning the judge's daughter Former MO Sen. John Lamping joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss the importance of today's school board elections. In Other News with Ethan: The Tropicana closes, Shakira doesn't lie about Barbie, JK Rowling says to arrest her and Congrats to the Mizzou Chess Team Coming Up: Todd Piro and Mark Walters
Former MO Sen. John Lamping joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss the importance of today's school board elections.
Join the Marc Cox Morning Show for a comprehensive look at the current state of school board elections in St. Louis and the perceived cooling off of culture wars. The discussion covers voter guides, media coverage, and the role of contentious issues like bathroom and locker room policies. Marc explores the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with one speaker criticizing attempts to repeal it and another defending its effectiveness. Kim St. Onge also joins in to tackle the pressing issue of squatting and its impact on property rights.
Friends, it's been 100 Sunday episodes! We can't believe it. You're all the best and we thought our favorite kind of episode, the kind where YOU ask the questions, would be most fitting. We discuss news cycles and our own news consumption, how we talk to our kids about politics, a tomato lawsuit, and also the child tax credit and school board elections. The Spirit of Our Politics is now available to buy! You can get it at Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook.com, Audible, Libro.Fm, Google Play, Books-A-Million, Walmart, Church Source, Faith Gateway, or at your favorite local bookstore. As always, you can become a subscriber and support our work over at Substack. Subscriptions fuel this podcast and helps fund the dozens of hours we put into this podcast and our content each week. Use this link: https://wearweare.substack.com/subscribe If you'd like to partner with us as a sponsor for Wear We Are, please fill out our Advertise With Us form. Thanks for listening, rating/subscribing Wear We Are on your favorite podcast platform, and following/liking The Center for Christianity and Public Life (@ccpubliclife). Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: @michaelwear Twitter: @MichaelRWear And check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #religion #belief #religious #christian #christianity #culture #news #2024 #USA #election #schoolboard #nationalpolitics #childtaxcredit #newscycle #kids #parenting #tomatoes #Italy #Italian #lawsuit #Trump #DonaldTrump #TimScott #SouthCarolina #NikkieHaley #WearWeAre #MichaelWear
This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about the proposed amendment to shift to partisan school board races in Florida with state Rep. Spencer Roach and FAU associate professor Meredith Mountford. Then, we discussed the push to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot with the president of Women's Voices of SW Florida. And later, we heard from a spokesperson for the campaign to put recreational marijuana up to a vote. Plus, we caught up on some recent health and environmental news stories from across the state.
The message was delivered on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION In the grand scheme of global challenges, wars, terrorism, and humanitarian, economic, and ecological crises, participating in local school board elections may seem insignificant. But as renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead once wisely noted, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." This sentiment underscores the profound connection between seemingly small actions and the potential for significant change. Drawing inspiration from Mead's words, Sunday's message explores the idea that hope is not just a passive emotion but an active force, a tangible product of intentional, collective actions that contribute to the building of a better, more hopeful world for ourselves and future generations. Let's explore the pathways to possibility together. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:
On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with Brian Jacob and Vladimir Kogan about school board elections. Nat, Brian, and Vlad discuss how effective school board elections are at giving voters local democratic control, whether school board members are rewarded for good performance and punished for bad performance, the margin of victory […]
"Ken Gontraz joins the discussion on the Francis Howell School Board's privacy policy debate. Exploring the need for careful language to address locker room and restroom policies. Discover insights into the challenges faced by parents and the board's efforts to navigate identity politics. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming school board elections with two outstanding candidates.
LINKS:Sponsor: Early Impact VirginiaLearn more about Jackleg MediaKarl Frisch, Vice Chair of Fairfax County's School Board, joins Michael to discuss last week's elections in terms of school boards across the Commonwealth. By and large, it was a rejection of book-bannings and anti-trans policies, with big wins for moderate and Democratic candidates in many localities, including some that went for Governor Youngkin in 2021. They also discuss the rise of several Fairfax County School Board members to statewide office, and how that will impact the incoming General Assembly as leadership power shifts away from Northern Virginia.
School board elections have become a new battleground in American politics, with typically non-partisan races becoming increasingly polarized and garnering national attention. That was true in this week's election among a few closely watched counties. Julie Marsh, a professor of education policy at the University of Southern California, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
This episode, hosted by Erin Maye-Quade features a discussion with Denise Specht from Education Minnesota, Beth Gendler from Jewish Community Action, Monica Meyer from Gender Justice, and Chris Williams from Education Minnesota. The conversation revolves around school board elections, which have notoriously low turnout. The panel discusses the role of school boards in hiring educators, setting policies, and approving curricula, and highlights the direct impact these decisions have on students and teachers. The discussion also touches upon the national movements aiming to restrict educational freedoms, particularly concerning honest historical education and the affirmation of diverse identities. Denise Specht sheds light on the need for students and staff to feel safe and authentic in schools, advocating for the freedom to learn and teach truthfully. Monica Meyer elaborates on the organized efforts to discriminate and restrict educational content, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ students and the teaching of America's history of racism and slavery. Beth Gendler addresses the underlying white Christian nationalist agenda driving these efforts, aiming to reshape the nation starting with grassroots influence on children's education. Beth urges parents to educate themselves about school board candidates, emphasizing the importance of voting in these elections. Chris Williams provides a historical context to the current situation, tracing it back to strategic campaigns by influential think tanks. He highlights the deliberate misinformation and manipulation tactics used to promote discriminatory agendas, stressing the need for community engagement and critical evaluation of candidates and their endorsements. -- For additional resources, please visit: https://www.edmnvotes.org/2023-voter-guide/ https://www.genderjustice.us/resource/trans-students/ ### Visit the "Gender Justice" Website here and "Unrestrict Minnesota" here. The GJB is produced by Gunther Michael Jahnl of IQONEQ Communications Solutions & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderjustice/message
Culture war issues are increasingly playing a role in who gets elected to the school board. Over the last few years, school board races have become a political battleground. First sparked by heated debates over mask mandates during the pandemic, the cultural issues of today range from parental rights in the classroom to diversity in curriculum.School board elections used to be nonpartisan. But candidates running in this year's elections have been endorsed by political groups, and large dollar amounts are being spent to sway voters.With a heated competition across 40 Minnesota districts underway, do you know who's on your voter ballot this November? Minnesota has local elections this fall. What questions do you have about them? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the importance of school board elections, the role board members play and what motivates people to run for school board seats.Guests: Elizabeth Shockman is an education reporter for MPR News. Dana Ferguson is a senior politics reporter for MPR News. Kirk Schneidawind is the executive director of the Minnesota School Boards Association. Larry Jacobs is a professor of politics and the director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Hubert H. Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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