Culture
California AG opposes parental notification policy, ban on critical race theory(The Center Square) ā California attorney general Rob Bonta submitted an amicus curiae supporting a lawsuit against Temecula Valley Unified School Districtās policies of requiring parental notification if a child… Read More
Public Education
Study finds scientific, phonics-based reading significantly improves literacy(The Center Square) ā Scientific, phonics-based reading programs in California serving the stateās 75 worst-performing schools comparatively accelerated reading learning by 25% and boosted math advancement by 12% relative to… Read More
Public Education
Teachers still battling California district that locked them out over their refusal to lie on trans policiesTwo teachers are asking a federal district judge to cite the Escondido Union School District (EUSD) for contempt, after keeping the pair locked out of classes… Read More
Courts
California mom urges Supreme Court review of custody cases for parents who disagree with their children transitioning genders(The Center Square) ā A California mother who lost her daughter to suicide after transitioning and was removed from her custody for not supporting her gender identity filed an amicus… Read More
Public Education
Oakland elementary teachers call for pro-Palestine āteach-in,’ promote union resources that ignore HolocaustElementary teachers with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) plan on having a āteach-inā to promote solidarity with Hamas to students, with the help of the local teachersā union. “We’re… Read More
Public Education
Largest university system in US launches strike for more pay, āgender-inclusiveā restrooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) ā California State University (CSU) faculty launched a series of strikes on Monday, according to the Associated Press. The strikes will include four single-day events taking… Read More
Culture
Former DEI director, accused of white supremacy despite being black, condemns DEI ideology for being antisemitic, harming minority studentsDr. Tabia Lee was fired from her diversity, equity and inclusion job because she wasnāt āthe right type of black person.ā Now, sheās speaking out against… Read More
Legislation
California will soon fine stores that donāt have a āgender neutralā kids toy section(Daily Caller News Foundation) ā A new California law slated to go into effect on January 1, 2024, will mandate stores that sell childrenās items to have a gender neutral… Read More
Public Education
Middle school course tells students to explore sexual identities, āunderstand the politics of privilegeā(Daily Caller News Foundation) ā Long Beach Unified School District in California is offering courses to children encouraging them to explore their sexual identities and study social justice, according to… Read More
Legislation
New California law requiring ‘media literacy’ in most subjects may sneak woke ideology in K-12 classrooms, critics say(The Center Square) ā A new California law mandates that K-12 students learn āmedia literacyā in math, science, history and social science curriculums, leading some experts to warn of possible… Read More
Public Education
Federal magistrate sides with professor in First Amendment suit against a collegeās DEI policiesĀA federal magistrate sided with a professor in a First Amendment case where a California college was seeking to take punitive actions against the teacher for not cooperating with diversity… Read More
Public Education
California middle-schooler suspended, banned from sporting events after school claims eye black is blackfaceĀ ĀA California middle school student was suspended for wearing eye black to a football game after school officials claimed it was blackface. An 8th-grader identified only as J.A. attended a… Read More
Culture
Poll: 71% of Californians believe their children will be financially worse off(The Center Square) ā According to a new poll, 71% of Californians believe their children will be financially worse off than they are. These new numbers, from a poll conducted… Read More
Public Education
California school district could shell out over $100,000 to give students āanti-racistā trainings(Daily Caller News Foundation) ā A California school district could pay out an estimated six figures for a program to train dozens of high school and middle school students to… Read More
Culture
Riley Gaines advocates for fairness in womenās sports at a California university as protestors outside turn to vandalismFormer NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines was met with protest during her pro-women speech at a California college Friday. Around 150 people showed up at UC Davis Conference Center to hear… Read More
Courts
California faces lawsuit for ending religious exemptions on vaccinesThree mothers are suing California for taking away religious exemptions on vaccine requirements, claiming their First Amendment rights are being violated. The lawsuit, filed Oct. 31,… Read More
Culture
Newsom says California to track residents ‘cradle to career’ after China trip(The Center Square) ā After a trip to China, which uses a social credit score system, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the next phase of the state’s “Cradle to Career”… Read More
Culture
California counties making mask mandates grate again(Daily Caller News Foundation) ā Five counties in California implemented mask mandates for some areas on Wednesday as a precautionary measure ahead of flu season, Los… Read More
Public Education
School locks down after brawl ends with 2 students stabbed(Daily Caller News Foundation) ā A Los Angeles high school went into lockdown Wednesday after a fight broke out, leaving four students injured, two of whom were stabbed, according to… Read More
Culture
Police issue scary warning to parents after students in California receive THC-infused candy at elementary school Halloween eventSafety warnings to parents about Halloween candy arenāt new, but with legalized marijuana across many states, cannabis candies are creating new concerns as they show up at kidās parties. Police… Read More