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Texas Board Director Steps Down Amidst Political Uproar

January 9, 2025

A bit of background – Dr. Robert Bredt has been the medical director of the Texas Medical Board for nearly a decade, earning a good salary. But things got stirred up when it was discovered he also worked for Planned Parenthood. In case you forgot, Planned Parenthood isn't exactly popular with Texas

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Teachers Protest End of Master Agreement in Colorado Springs

January 9, 2025

In Colorado Springs, teachers and community members recently rallied outside District 11's Administration Building to express their dissatisfaction with the Board of Education's decision to terminate a long-standing agreement with the Colorado Springs Education Association, their union. This agreeme

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Mayor Johnson's CPS Job: Not a Conflict?

January 9, 2025

Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS

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Incase Brings Back Microsoft's Unreleased Keyboard

January 9, 2025

You know how Microsoft stopped making peripherals last year? Well, Incase, a brand known for Apple accessories, bought the rights to Microsoft's designs and is now releasing them. The first product is a keyboard that Microsoft worked on but never got to release. It's ergonomic, connects to multiple

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NYC Parents: Your Chance to Shape School Policy is Here!

January 9, 2025

Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su

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Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

January 9, 2025

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

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Meet the New Faces: A Fresh Start for Santa Clara County's Education Board

January 9, 2025

Santa Clara County's educational scene is getting a shake-up with the appointment of two new trustees to the Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr. and Jessica Speiser are stepping in, replacing long-time members Joseph DiSalvo and Grace Mah. Mah's departure comes amidst investigations into alleged w

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Richland One Board Kicks Off 2025 with a Request for Full Financial Scrutiny

January 8, 2025

In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected

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New Board Members Sworn In At Hillsborough Meeting

January 8, 2025

On Monday evening, Hillsborough Township held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting. Three school board members were sworn in. Allison Laning-Beder, Elaine Jackson, and Jane Staats, who were all re-elected in last November's election, stood together to take the oath of office. Despite

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School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

January 8, 2025

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje