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Campaign sign that reads "Parents' Rights Under attack," urging people to vote in the school board election on November 5. Photo by Annelise Pierce.

In Purely Symbolic Act, Council Declares Anderson a “Parent Right to Know City”

Last week the Anderson City Council passed a resolution mirroring the language of Anderson Union High School District's lawsuit against the state. The school district has faced legal issues since passing a new policy in August 2023.

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In August, Anderson Union High School District Sued the State over California’s SAFETY Act. Here’s What You Need to Know.

AUHSD’s legal action seeks to defend a new school District policy that requires staff to inform parents when children request to change their names and pronouns at school, even unofficially.

Inter-agency Group Mobilizes to Address Alleged Hate Speech in Anderson Union High School District

The District’s policies on hate speech are clear. But some parents of students who have been affected by racist language say they're not being followed. Advocates are mobilizing to provide support to families and ensure accountability from the District.

Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act

Current Board policy isn't in line with California's SAFETY Act, which was just signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2025.

“Every Kid, Every Option”: In Far Northern California, Educators Encourage Post-Secondary Education Amidst Critical Workforce Gaps 

Rebuilding Shasta County’s workforce will increase the quality of life for this generation, and those to come. But filling workforce gaps will require educators to overcome economic, informational, social and logistical barriers to increase access to post-secondary education and build pathways to jobs.

Anderson Union School District Board Upholds New Gender Policy Despite State Pushback

One board member said students are not stakeholders in a policy that requires teachers to reveal students' gender identities to their parents, even against their will.

Anderson Union School Board Could Withdraw Controversial Parental Notification Policy On Gender

The Board will discuss whether to step back from the new policy to allow for more stakeholder involvement. Gateway Unified School District discussed a similar policy last week, which failed to pass. 

“If We Have To Face Litigation . . . So What”:  Anderson Union School Board Passes Parental Notification Policy That Raises Both Civil Rights And Labor Concerns
Save Gateway Committee Ends Recall Attempt Of School Board Members Lindsi and Elias Haynes

Recall proponents had only 10 days left to gather signatures when they announced they were discontinuing their efforts. They say they are pivoting towards supporting a qualified candidate to run for Gateway's open Board position instead. Their press release was timed to coordinate with a candidate announcement for that open seat, which will be filled by special election in November. 

Attempt To Recall Gateway School Board Trustees Lindsi And Elias Haynes Is Underway

Thirty-two community members have signed intent-to-recall notices for two Gateway Unified School District Board Members. Here’s why some want to recall the married couple . . . and what to expect next.