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March 31, 2026

Mayor Owens appoints replacement for ousted commissioner on Syracuse school board

SOURCE_URL::https://www.localsyr.com/education/mayor-owens-appoints-replacement-for-ousted-commissioner-on-syracuse-school-board/||SOURCE_NAME::WSYR ((“School Board” OR “School Board Member” OR “Board of Education” OR “Board of Education Member” OR “Community College Trustee” OR “College Board Trustee” OR “Water District Board” OR “Fire District Co)

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens has appointed Desire Ndagijimana to the school board, filling the vacancy left by the ousting of commissioner Twiggy Billue. This decision raises questions about accountability in local governance.

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March 31, 2026

Concord Ed Board Set to Approve Budget with Double-Digit Tax Increase

SOURCE_URL::https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/03/31/still-at-double-its-stated-goal-of-no-more-than-a-5-tax-increase-concord-ed-board-to-settle-budget-tuesday-night/||SOURCE_NAME::Concord Monitor ((“School Board” OR “School Board Member” OR “Board of Education” OR “Board of Education Member” OR “Community College Trustee” OR “College Board Trustee” OR “Water District Board” OR “Fire District Co)

The Concord Board of Education is poised to approve a budget that could raise local school taxes by over 12%, significantly impacting public education funding. Residents demand the board reconsider proposed cuts to vital positions.

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March 31, 2026

‘Dirtbag’ scammed elderly woman in Florida out of $120K, sheriff says

SOURCE_URL::https://nationalcybersecurity.com/dirtbag-scammed-elderly-woman-in-florida-out-of-120k-sheriff-says-datingscams-romancescams/||SOURCE_NAME::National Cyber Security (“County Commissioner” OR “County Supervisor” OR “Board of Supervisors” OR “County Executive” OR “County Judge Executive” OR “County Judge” OR “Sheriff” OR “County Sheriff” OR “District Attorney” OR “P)

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for scamming an elderly woman out of $120,000 in Florida, raising concerns about public safety and fraud. This case may link to broader fraud schemes affecting victims across multiple states.

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March 31, 2026

Asheville City Board of Education addresses community engagement and AI at annual retreat

SOURCE_URL::https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxPT3NfN3h2cHdZZEEtSHRGQkV6dUo4UDJBdW8xczVMRUVRcjJBUDdBTDhKRFhhWWhwSnBHd2ZmR01zUWNPRE5tbWNKZkpCQlRjNmNZOUpwSzB0b2d0Mk9XYTRzSGYwLW5rcVkzM25wTFM4MUxUeVY1bTR3and3Zm9zMnhNQnIycHpoUHFSbndqSG1XUTMzdlhaWTRiM3hYTXRhS3ViOVFvWEo4TDFNR0FnbU1Kbm96Q1l4LWpyRmI2eXRXRE9Jb0E||SOURCE_NAME::””machine learning ” OR “data science” OR “AI” OR “NLP” OR “Computer Vision ” OR “mathematics” OR “python” OR “sql” OR “BI” OR “Analysis” OR “Deeplearning” OR “Statistics” OR “Excel” OR “Pytorch”” ((“School Board” OR “School Board Member” OR “Board of Education” OR “Board of Education Member” OR “Community College Trustee” OR “College Board Trustee” OR “Water District Board” OR “Fire District Co)

The Asheville City Board of Education is focusing on community engagement and the role of AI in education. This discussion highlights the importance of local governance in shaping public education.

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March 31, 2026

Asheville City Board of Education addresses community engagement and AI at annual retreat

SOURCE_URL::https://mountainx.com/news/education/asheville-city-board-of-education-addresses-community-engagement-and-ai-at-annual-retreat/||SOURCE_NAME::Mountain Xpress ((“School Board” OR “School Board Member” OR “Board of Education” OR “Board of Education Member” OR “Community College Trustee” OR “College Board Trustee” OR “Water District Board” OR “Fire District Co)

The Asheville City Board of Education is focusing on community engagement and educational strategies to improve student outcomes. This discussion is vital for shaping public education policies in the area.

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March 31, 2026

County’s only charter school submitted documents in hopes of remaining open

SOURCE_URL::https://www.mymcmedia.org/countys-only-charter-school-submitted-documents-in-hopes-of-remaining-open/||SOURCE_NAME::Montgomery Community Media ((“School Board” OR “School Board Member” OR “Board of Education” OR “Board of Education Member” OR “Community College Trustee” OR “College Board Trustee” OR “Water District Board” OR “Fire District Co)

Montgomery County’s only charter school is fighting for its survival by submitting required documents to address compliance issues. The outcome could significantly impact local educational options.

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March 31, 2026

Duval County school buses getting cameras to catch illegal passing, protect kids

SOURCE_URL::https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/03/31/duval-county-school-buses-getting-cameras-to-catch-illegal-passing-protect-kids/||SOURCE_NAME::WJXT News4JAX ((“School Board” OR “School Board Member” OR “Board of Education” OR “Board of Education Member” OR “Community College Trustee” OR “College Board Trustee” OR “Water District Board” OR “Fire District Co)

Duval County is implementing stop-arm cameras on school buses to enhance student safety. This initiative aims to penalize drivers who illegally pass stopped buses, with fines starting at $225.

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March 31, 2026

City pushing for new trial, planning appeal in $30M CHOP wrongful death case

SOURCE_URL::https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/03/city-pushing-for-new-trial-planning-appeal-in-30m-chop-wrongful-death-case/||SOURCE_NAME::CHS Capitol Hill Seattle capitolhillseattle.com (“Chief Justice” OR “Supreme Court Justice” OR “Associate Justice” OR “State Supreme Court Justice” OR “Court of Appeals Judge” OR “Appellate Judge” OR “District Court Judge” OR “Circuit Court Judge” O)

The City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. This case raises critical questions about police accountability and public safety.

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March 31, 2026

The right knows conversion therapy bans don’t stop them. Here’s why they fought to repeal them.

SOURCE_URL::https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/the-right-knows-conversion-therapy-bans-dont-stop-them-heres-why-they-fought-to-repeal-them/||SOURCE_NAME::LGBTQ Nation (“Chief Justice” OR “Supreme Court Justice” OR “Associate Justice” OR “State Supreme Court Justice” OR “Court of Appeals Judge” OR “Appellate Judge” OR “District Court Judge” OR “Circuit Court Judge” O)

The Supreme Court’s ruling against conversion therapy bans raises serious concerns about civil rights and public health. This decision could lead to more harm for LGBTQ+ individuals across the country.

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March 31, 2026

GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who “aid & abet” trans kids

SOURCE_URL::https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/gop-passes-forced-outing-bill-punishing-adults-who-aid-abet-trans-kids/||SOURCE_NAME::LGBTQ Nation (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Idaho’s legislature has passed a bill that forces adults to out transgender minors to their parents, raising serious civil rights concerns. This legislation could have profound implications for the rights and safety of vulnerable youth.