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Five candidates are running for the powerful president’s seat, but incumbents are running unopposed in two districts. The other 18 districts have competitive races with two or three contenders.
Why it matters: Five candidates are running for the powerful president’s seat, but incumbents are running unopposed in two districts. The other 18 districts have competitive races with two or three contenders.
State legislatures set policy on education, budgets, and oversight; when candidates prioritize national loyalty over local issues, voters lose leverage to hold representatives accountable on day-to-day governance.
Why it matters: State legislatures set policy on education, budgets, and oversight; when candidates prioritize national loyalty over local issues, voters lose leverage to hold representatives accountable on day-to-day governance.
The Vallejo City Unified School District abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he shared inte...
Why it matters: The Vallejo City Unified School District abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he shared inte...
The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a school district regarding her parental rights related to her child’s gender transition. This ruling...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a school district regarding her parental rights related to her child’s gender transition. This ruling...
The Syracuse school board has a new member after the mayor's recent appointment. This change matters now as it highlights the ongoing issues of governance and accountability wit...
Why it matters: The Syracuse school board has a new member after the mayor's recent appointment. This change matters now as it highlights the ongoing issues of governance and accountability wit...
Macquline King has been appointed as the permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools amid a looming budget deficit. Her leadership comes at a critical time with upcoming school boar...
Why it matters: Macquline King has been appointed as the permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools amid a looming budget deficit. Her leadership comes at a critical time with upcoming school boar...
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board is set to hold a candidate forum on April 6 to discuss filling a vacancy resulting from a board member's resignation. This forum is a crucial...
Why it matters: The Los Alamos Public Schools Board is set to hold a candidate forum on April 6 to discuss filling a vacancy resulting from a board member's resignation. This forum is a crucial...
A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest. The resignation lands in the middle of a public trust problem: when the people running schools are...
Why it matters: A Lexington 1 school board vice chair has resigned after her husband’s arrest. The resignation lands in the middle of a public trust problem: when the people running schools are...
Eagle Forum PAC has endorsed Cathi Bradford for Alabama’s State Board of Education race. The endorsement matters because it is not just a nod. It is a move to steer control of a...
Why it matters: Eagle Forum PAC has endorsed Cathi Bradford for Alabama’s State Board of Education race. The endorsement matters because it is not just a nod. It is a move to steer control of a...
A national right-wing PAC is flooding Wisconsin school board races with outside money. That matters because local school boards control real decisions about classrooms, budgets,...
Why it matters: A national right-wing PAC is flooding Wisconsin school board races with outside money. That matters because local school boards control real decisions about classrooms, budgets,...
Spotsylvania supervisors are backing Career and Technical Education in words while cutting three school positions in the latest budget proposal. That matters because school budg...
Why it matters: Spotsylvania supervisors are backing Career and Technical Education in words while cutting three school positions in the latest budget proposal. That matters because school budg...
President Donald Trump has received millions in donations from his Cabinet members — except for three people, according to a new report Tuesday. The Swamp, The Daily Beast's Sub...
Why it matters: President Donald Trump has received millions in donations from his Cabinet members — except for three people, according to a new report Tuesday. The Swamp, The Daily Beast's Sub...
Nevada’s 2026 State Board of Regents election will decide five seats on the board that governs the state’s public university system. That matters because these races shape who c...
Why it matters: Nevada’s 2026 State Board of Regents election will decide five seats on the board that governs the state’s public university system. That matters because these races shape who c...
A federal case involving the Collier County School Board puts local education governance in Florida under the spotlight. It matters because school boards control public schools,...
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Collier County School Board puts local education governance in Florida under the spotlight. It matters because school boards control public schools,...
A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus. It matters because school boards make decisions that shape public...
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus. It matters because school boards make decisions that shape public...