/tags/school-boards School boards en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:58:50 GMT /education/2023-08-29/as-culture-wars-escalate-california-officials-push-back-on-school-board-policies Under a system that has long prioritized local control for school districts. state officials now are fighting some recent board decisions regarding LGBTQ students. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:58:50 GMT /education/2023-08-29/as-culture-wars-escalate-california-officials-push-back-on-school-board-policies Carolyn Jones, Alexei Koseff /politics-government/2023-05-19/conservative-candidates-sweep-grants-pass-school-board-election Four candidates endorsed by the Josephine County Republican party all appear to have won elections for seats on the non-partisan board of Grants Pass School District 7. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:55:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-05-19/conservative-candidates-sweep-grants-pass-school-board-election Roman Battaglia /education/2023-02-03/reddings-gateway-school-board-a-source-of-protests-and-possible-legal-violations The Redding school board recently became a focus of attention after its newest members fired the district's long-time superintendent. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:01:47 GMT /education/2023-02-03/reddings-gateway-school-board-a-source-of-protests-and-possible-legal-violations Jane Vaughan /education/2022-08-19/frustration-spurs-california-parents-to-run-for-school-boards Some parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in community members opposed to COVID safety protocols and other education policies. Buoyed by that support, they are now running to become school board members. Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:26:13 GMT /education/2022-08-19/frustration-spurs-california-parents-to-run-for-school-boards Joe Hong /politics-government/2022-08-17/back-to-school-california-republicans-bet-big-on-local-board-races Shut out from winning statewide offices, the state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. The party’s “Parent Revolt” program is its most ambitious school board candidate recruitment and training program ever. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:54:57 GMT /politics-government/2022-08-17/back-to-school-california-republicans-bet-big-on-local-board-races Sameea Kamal