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Gastonia youth leaders recognized by city council | #citycouncil

Gastonia City Council recently recognized 14 Gastonia high school seniors who participated in the 2023-24 Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council. Here’s a list of the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Program seniors and a glimpse at what’s coming next for them after graduation. Lucas Crisp, program vice president, Forestview High School According to Crisp, his favorite part of […]

Alabama

In Alabama, hate only wins if we stay home in November | #elections | #alabama

Election years tend to bring out the worst in politicians vying to hold on to power and win elections. Recently, in Alabama, that materialized through a set of education bills that recall the state’s segregationist past and reject the promise of a free and inclusive public school system that is the bedrock of our democracy. This […]

City Council

Framingham city councilors concerned of high school violence reports | #citycouncil

FRAMINGHAM — Concerns about an outbreak in violence in Framingham Public Schools have reached the City Council, with several councilors expressing frustration about it during their meeting on Jan. 30. “I’ve been getting more calls from parents of students in the schools about their fear of violence,” said District 4 City Councilor Michael Cannon said. […]

City Council

Jackson City Council approves new curfew. Goes into effect in 30 days. | #citycouncil

In an effort to curb youth violence, a curfew for those under the age of 18 in Jackson has been approved by the Jackson City Council. On weekdays, the curfew will be from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., while on weekends it will be from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m, according to Jackson’s Code of […]

City Council

Staunton DEI Commission presents findings to City Council | #citycouncil

The Staunton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission approached the Staunton City Council to present its findings and recommendations on Dec. 14. As previously reported by The News Leader, the commission spent the past year and a half collecting data and speaking with Staunton residents. The commission held listening sessions and interviews with many groups […]

Alabama

What to know before Super 7 Championships, GOP debate on Wednesday, Dec. 6 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

If you plan to be in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, be prepared for some controlled chaos. On top of students at The University of Alabama wrapping up classes for the semester, Tuscaloosa is hosting the Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 Championships and hosting a Republican presidential debate, all on Wednesday. The Super […]

Alaska

Penguin Random House, teachers union, authors sue Iowa over book ban | #alaska | #politics

Iowa’s largest teachers union, the largest publisher in America and four bestselling authors are suing the state over its new education law that bans books that depict sex acts from schools. The Iowa State Education Association, Penguin Random House and four authors — Laurie Halse Anderson; John Green; Malinda Lo; and Jodi Picoult — filed […]

Mayor

Utica school Superintendent Karam, former mayor LaPolla arrested

Utica school Superintendent Bruce Karam has been arrested, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday. And former school board President and former Utica Mayor Louis LaPolla has been arrested again, they said. The news was announced jointly by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara and New York State Police. […]