State and Local Controversies - Page 4

March 25

San Francisco restores 8th-grade algebra after equity experiment backfires

San Francisco school board votes to reinstate eighth-grade algebra districtwide after a decade-long policy shift led to lower advanced math enrollment.

March 25

Maryland Dems mocked for prioritizing tampons in men’s bathrooms amid state deficit: 'Nonsense'

Maryland Democrats put on notice by GOP colleague who slammed them for focusing on putting tampons in men's bathrooms over real problems in Annapolis, like the state's growing deficit.

March 24

California school district allegedly gave fraudulent diplomas to Chinese students to enter US colleges

A California school district audit alleges Val Verde USD issued unauthorized diplomas to Chinese students and engaged in unlawful financial practices.

March 21

A school choice victory in Kentucky

GOP lawmakers override a veto after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear bows to the teachers unions.

March 18

5 disturbing examples that show why parents can't trust Fairfax County schools

Virginia's largest school district prioritizes far-left policies over student safety concerns, from race-based discipline to alleged sexual assault to boys in girls' locker rooms.

March 17

College Republicans chapter sues University of Florida over club shutdown following antisemitic allegations

University of Florida College Republicans file lawsuit after club shutdown over allegedly antisemitic gesture. Attorney seeks emergency injunction.

March 13

Minnesota school districts use taxpayer money for race-based teacher incentives and layoff protections

Fifty Minnesota school districts allegedly offer race-based financial incentives for teachers of color, sparking discrimination claims from advocacy groups.

March 6

Virginia Dems push anti-ICE bills days after Spanberger rejects detainer for illegal immigrant murder suspect

Virginia Dems tightened the screws on their anti-ICE cooperation efforts just days after Gov. Abigail Spanberger rejected federal requests to hold an illegal immigrant murderer.

March 6

Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program

Gina LaPlaca, 46, New Jersey township official, sentenced to three years supervision after pleading guilty to endangering child while driving drunk at nearly four times legal limit.

March 3

House Oversight chair raises questions about whether Jeffrey Epstein was an ‘asset’

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., discusses Bill and Hillary Clinton's deposition in newly released video in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’