Tag: education
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San Francisco’s Reparations Fund: An Empty Account, a Loaded Debate, and a City Near a $1 Billion Deficit
San Francisco’s Mayor Daniel Lurie approved an ordinance establishing a Reparations Fund amid a budget deficit. This fund, intended for private donations, does not authorize reparations payments. The discussion is influenced by the controversial $5 million proposal from the 2023 reparations report, raising legal and fiscal concerns. Symbolically, it keeps the reparations idea alive.
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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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Utah’s Population Growth Slows—but the Real Story Is What Comes Next
Utah’s population grew by 44,351 from July 2024 to July 2025, signaling a shift to natural increase rather than migration, reflecting challenges like housing unaffordability. Urban growth strains local resources while rural areas decline. Notably, fertility rates drop suggests future economic pressures. Serious policy attention is needed for sustainable growth.
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