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When Michelle Hensley heard that her husband James wouldn’t be coming home from prison as expected, she was at the doctor’s office. Her blood pressure skyrocketed so high, so quickly that her doctor wouldn’...
When Michelle Hensley heard that her husband James wouldn’t be coming home from prison as expected, she was at the doctor’s office. Her blood pressure skyrocketed so high, so quickly that her doctor wouldn’...
No school board decision can please everyone. But every school board decision must be aligned with the majority of the community it represents — and with state and federal law, both of which require safe...
No school board decision can please everyone. But every school board decision must be aligned with the majority of the community it represents — and with state and federal law, both of which require safe...
On October 16, the ACLU-VA sent a letter to Spotsylvania County Public School Board regarding the recent “23 Book Challenges” memo circulated by Superintendent Mark Taylor indicating that Spotsylvania...
On October 16, the ACLU-VA sent a letter to Spotsylvania County Public School Board regarding the recent “23 Book Challenges” memo circulated by Superintendent Mark Taylor indicating that Spotsylvania...
Every student has the right to learn in an environment where they feel valued and can think for themselves.
Every student has the right to learn in an environment where they feel valued and can think for themselves.
Parents, educators, and allies who support inclusive, welcoming school environments where all young people, including trans and nonbinary youth, can thrive have a critical role to play.
Parents, educators, and allies who support inclusive, welcoming school environments where all young people, including trans and nonbinary youth, can thrive have a critical role to play.