Category: Education & Culture
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Inglewood’s School Closures Expose a Hard Truth About Declining Enrollment and Fiscal Reality
The Inglewood Unified School District faces significant challenges, including declining enrollment from 18,000 to around 6,000 students, leading to numerous school closures. While some view this as gentrification, others argue it’s a necessary response to fiscal realities. The wider California education system is experiencing similar trends, necessitating accountability in resource allocation.
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California Judge Strikes Down Statewide ‘Parental Exclusion’ Policies in Landmark Ruling
U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez ruled California’s “parental exclusion” policies unconstitutional, blocking state mandates that required schools to conceal children’s gender identity changes from parents. The decision reinforces parental authority in education, impacting 300,000 teachers and over six million students while emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in children’s well-being.
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