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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

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.

noligarchy institutional decay
March 31, 2026

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche’s CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

SOURCE_URL::https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/fired-fbi-agents-cite-todd-blanches-cpac-boast-in-new-class-action-suit/||SOURCE_NAME::Mediaite (“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)

Fired former FBI agents are suing the bureau for politically motivated firings, citing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s remarks as evidence. This case highlights serious concerns about civil rights and due process in federal governance.

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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.

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March 31, 2026

GOP Rep Calls on War Dept to Intervene As School Board Tries to Dump Air Force Vet While Serving Overseas

SOURCE_URL::https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/03/31/gop-rep-calls-on-war-dept-to-intervene-as-school-board-tries-to-dump-air-force-vet-while-serving-overseas-n2200811||SOURCE_NAME::Redstate ((“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)

Rep. Max Miller is demanding action from the Department of War against the Parma City School Board’s attempt to remove an Air Force reservist. This situation raises serious questions about civil rights and governance.

noligarchy power games
March 31, 2026

House Advances Bills Protecting Religious Expression In Tennessee Schools

SOURCE_URL::https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/house-advances-bills-protecting-religious-expression-in-tennessee-schools/||SOURCE_NAME::Tennessee Conservative ((“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)

Tennessee lawmakers are pushing bills that enhance religious expression in schools, raising questions about governance and rights. The developments could reshape how schools engage with religious practices.

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March 31, 2026

The virtues of neighborhood schools

SOURCE_URL::https://schooledbymikepetrilli.substack.com/p/the-virtues-of-neighborhood-schools||SOURCE_NAME::SCHOOLED ((“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)

Neighborhood schools play a vital role in connecting communities and shaping education policy. Understanding their value is crucial as debates around school choice continue.