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CA — Neighbors used iPhones to make a Watts documentary and screened it for their own block.
It flips who gets to tell the story of gang violence — and that changes who gets blamed, policed, or helped.
Power, money, and policy follow the story. Who controls the narrative controls outcomes.
https://go.noligarchy.us/CPjanh #CA #VotingRights #PublicEducation #CivicLiteracy
A Watts Documentary Tries to Reclaim the Story of Gang Violence - noligarchy.us

A community-made documentary in Watts is being used as a tool against gang violence and invisibility. It matters because the film is not just reporting on the

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KXAN News AustinApr 10

With more Austin ISD cuts looming, will teachers, families leave the district?

The Austin Independent School District is facing a projected $180 million shortfall, and now it's eyeing some big cuts that will impact the classroom.

https://www.kxan.com/news/education/with-more-austin-isd-cuts-looming-will-teachers-families-leave-the-district/

#Education #Austin #Local #News #Texas #TopStories #Aisd #Publiceducation #School #Teachers

Eric WickhamApr 10

Parents say that while issues at Bowmore pre-dated the provincial takeover, the ensuing "chaos" should stand as a "warning sign for the entire public education system in Ontario"

https://pressprogress.ca/doug-ford-tdsb-trustees-bowmore/

#news #journalism #ontario #publiceducation #trustees #onpoli #canada

Doug Ford Got Rid of Toronto’s School Trustees. At One School, Things Blew Up.

Parents say that while issues at Bowmore predated the province's takeover of the school board, the ensuing 'chaos' stands as a 'warning sign for the entire public education system in Ontario'

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Show threadPieroApr 10
📚 The "Library Card" Superpower
Your local library is often a gateway to premium streaming.
• Kanopy / Hoopla: If you're in the US, UK, or Australia, your library card gives you free access to Criterion-level films.
• MLOL (MediaLibraryOnLine): The go-to for those in Italy. 🇮🇹
Public libraries are the ultimate "hack" for high-brow cinema without the subscription fatigue. 📖🎥
#Libraries #PublicEducation #Kanopy
League of Women Voters of SFApr 9

California's kids deserve the best — and so do their teachers and schools! Hear from the candidates for state Superintendent of Public Instruction about their priorities for public education at this free online forum.

It's hosted by League of Women Voters of San Francisco & Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco, two nonpartisan nonprofits. Our goal: Help you be a more confident voter!

🎟️RSVP at https://luma.com/92eb6tfg?utm_source=lwvsf-social

#CAElection #PublicEducation #PublicSchools #EducationPolicy

Baloo UrizaApr 8

Local kids to fill out more TPS reports thanks to latest school funding measure.

https://www.newson6.com/tulsa-oklahoma-news/green-country-election-results-tps-bond-package-passes-ba-rejects-sales-tax-increase

#PublicEducation #USPol #GoodNews #Tulsa #Oklahoma #Education

Green Country election results: TPS bond package passes, BA rejects sales tax increase

Voters across Green Country decide more than a billion dollars worth of bond issues, and dozens of other issues on the ballot.

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Gemma ⭐️🔰🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🎐Apr 7

LRT: Under no circumstances should public funds be going toward Windows or other proprietary software licenses, when Linux and other FOSS software is an option.

This should be true not only in #PublicEducation, but also in #government.

smegApr 7

At a school district I worked at, a school board member was found to be sexting a student. Your local school board is not composed of academically minded people - they're mostly local business leaders ensuring they get a cut of district contracts.

And a lot of pedophiles.

‘God, you’re hot’ Tennessee school board member says to student during board meeting
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/04/06/god-youre-hot-tennessee-school-board-member-says-student-during-board-meeting/

#education #publiceducation #schoolboard #boardofeducation #k12education #k12 #localgovernment

‘God, you’re hot’ Tennessee school board member says to student during board meeting

Days after board members laughed at the exchange, the Washington County Board of Education called the comments “shocking,” saying “no explanation can justify that.”

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Why it matters: This budget sets local priorities — more school funding and boosted public safety outlays change services residents rely on and shape tax and program choices for years to come.

#VA #Budget #PublicEducation #PublicSafety

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Why it matters: School board members decide policies that shape classroom resources, equity, and accountability. Voters should know each candidate’s vision for funding, discipline, and support for students of color and low-income families.

#OK #VotingRights #PublicEducation #SchoolBoard