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3:17pm Nov 16, 2020

Education Education

Whitaker Elementary Returns To Remote Learning In Wake Of New COVID-19 Cases

by David Ford

Whitaker Elementary School in Winston-Salem will close its doors following recent reports that three students and two staff members there have tested positive for COVID-19.
Joe Amon / Connecticut Public Radio

10:09am Feb 10, 2020

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Connecticut School Board Reinstates Mascot Native Americans Called Demeaning

by Frankie Graziano

The Killingly, Conn., school district changed a mascot from the Redmen to the Red Hawks last year at the recommendation of local Native Americans. This year, new board members reversed that decision.

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3:12pm Sep 11, 2019

Education Education

WS/FC School Board Responds To Racially Offensive Text Sent By Member

by Keri Brown

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board member Lori Goins Clark resigned from her position on the school board late last month citing personal and family reasons.
4:11pm Apr 16, 2019

Education Education

Update: School For Special Needs Children In Greensboro Will Remain Open

by Keri Brown

Update: Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 4 p.m.
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6:00pm May 23, 2018

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'I Hope This Will Set A Precedent,' Says Trans Teen Who Won Case Over Bathroom Access

by Camila Domonoske

Gavin Grimm was a high school student in Virginia when his local school board denied him access to the boys' bathroom. His case has stretched for years; now a federal judge has decided in his favor.

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3:57pm Jan 10, 2018

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Outcry After Louisiana Teacher Arrested During School Board Meeting

by Merrit Kennedy

A Louisiana teacher questioned whether the school's superintendent should receive a raise. Then she was handcuffed. The city's attorney says the teacher will not face charges.
Ann Marie Awad / Colorado Public Radio News

5:27am Nov 04, 2017

National National Politics & Government

When Election Day Comes And There's Only One Candidate On The Ballot

by Ann Marie Awad

A political scientist says it's a bad sign for democracy when voters aren't presented with at least two options in a race. And the problem tends to get worse the further down ballot a race is.