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EdSource
What does threatened federal funding do for California K-12 schools?
The U.S. Department of Education alarmed school leaders last week by threatening to withhold federal funding from schools and colleges that do not abandon “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs.
Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education
Chino Valley School Board Meeting Recap – February 20, 2025
$501K spent on legal services for 2024-2025 school year, voted 4-0 to re-open the “prayer lawsuit” that cost the school district over $350,000 during James Na and Andrew Cruz’s tenure, and more.
Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education
Sonja Shaw’s Disinformation Campaign Continues
Sonja Shaw and Liberty Justice Center continue to peddle disinformation, falsely claiming a court victory in their obsession to forcibly out transgender students.
CalMatters
How Trump’s drastic K-12 plans will — and won’t — change California schools
From private school vouchers to threats over “woke” curriculum, the Trump administration has launched a slew of reforms intended to reshape K-12 schools. But it’s still too soon to determine how — or if — those efforts will play out in California, experts say
Community Member
Project 2025 Puts Public Education and Civil Rights at Risk
Project 2025 threatens to dismantle critical federal oversight in education, which could have devastating consequences for civil rights protections, especially for minority, disabled, and disadvantaged students.
Daily Bulletin
Riverside school board won’t consider parent notification policy
The Riverside school board showed no interest in considering a policy similar to one in Chino Valley that has drawn ire from pro-LGBTQ groups and some residents.