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Maryland Schools Open the Year With Mold: Another Failure of Wes Moore’s Priorities

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As Maryland students return to school, parents are concerned about mold exposure due to inadequate infrastructure and HVAC failures in schools. Governor Wes Moore’s focus on progressive initiatives overshadows urgent needs for safe classrooms. Parents demand action to ensure proper ventilation and transparency, questioning the administration’s priorities amid ongoing health risks.

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Loudoun County’s War on Privacy: How Policy 8040 and Title IX Are Being Weaponized Against Students

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Loudoun County has once again landed at the center of a national firestorm—this time for punishing two boys who expressed discomfort about sharing a locker room with a biological female identifying as male. Instead of disciplining the student who illegally recorded them, school officials branded the boys as Title IX violators, handing down suspensions and permanent marks on their records. With Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, Governor Glenn Youngkin, and now U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon weighing in, this case could become a landmark battle over privacy, parental rights, and the misuse of Title IX.

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Colin Kaepernick Cashes In: MCPS Invites Activist Quarterback to Preach Politics—and Pitch His AI Company

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Montgomery County Public Schools invited Colin Kaepernick to speak at an administrative meeting while facing serious challenges like low test scores and teacher shortages. The cost of his appearance remains undisclosed, raising concerns about the district’s priorities. Parents question if educational tools from his company benefit students or simply serve as distractions.

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Back to School — But Locked Out: When Schools Ignore a Non-Custodial Parent’s Rights

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Many non-custodial parents face exclusion from their child’s education due to school policies, despite legal rights under FERPA. Schools often fear litigation, misunderstand laws, or cave to custodial parent pressure. Parents should document denials, request policies in writing, and escalate issues legally if necessary to secure their rights to access educational records.

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Harford County Stands Up to Silicon Valley: A Needed Reckoning in the Fight Against Social Media’s Youth Toll

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Harford County Public Schools, part of a significant lawsuit against major social media companies, seeks accountability for the mental health toll of tech addiction on students. The lawsuit targets the deliberate design of platforms that exploit youth vulnerabilities, aiming for reforms to protect children from psychological harm caused by these addictive technologies.

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Ten Ways Governor Wes Moore Has Impoverished Marylanders — And Why It’s Time to Rethink His Agenda

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Under Governor Wes Moore, Maryland has seen detrimental economic and social policies that have harmed the working and middle class. His progressive initiatives have led to tax increases, inflated utility costs, overregulation of small businesses, and expanded welfare dependency, leaving many Marylanders poorer and less hopeful for the future.

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Flying the Line Between Safety and Freedom: Texas Startup’s Drone Defense Might Be the Bold Solution Schools Need

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In an era where school shootings have become a grim reality, a Texas startup is taking defense to the skies. Campus Guardian Angel drones offer a swift, non-lethal response to threats—firing pepper balls, breaking glass for evacuations, and buying time for police. Critics call it dystopian. Parents call it necessary. This is the front line of modern school safety.

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Finally, A Course Correction: Why Shrinking the U.S. Department of Education Is Long Overdue

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The Supreme Court’s July 2025 ruling to uphold cuts to the Department of Education is seen as a victory for state control over education, countering federal overreach. Critics argue it threatens public schools, but supporters view it as a chance to empower local leaders, enhance accountability, and prioritize education over political agendas.

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“$20K Per Student—And They Still Can’t Read?”: John Myrick Calls Maryland’s Education System a Betrayal

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Maryland invests nearly $20,000 per student in education, yet 4th and 8th graders underperform nationally in math and reading. Republican candidate John Myrick criticizes this as a failure and advocates for cutting administrative costs, increasing school choice, and restoring parental involvement to improve outcomes. He argues leadership must prioritize effective education over spending.

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UVA President Resigns Under Pressure—A Turning Point for Accountability in Higher Education

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The resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan on June 27, 2025, reflects a critical shift in addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public universities. Ryan stepped down due to noncompliance with federal laws regarding DEI initiatives, highlighting the necessity for accountability in higher education and signaling a move towards prioritizing merit and intellectual diversity.

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