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The 74’s rolling coverage of key 2022 candidates, races and votes that could shape the future of American education.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis, Who Leveraged Parent Outrage Over Schools, Wins Big in FL

Republican firebrand embraced debates over school closings, critical race theory, LGBTQ rights to secure landslide re-election victory

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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Wisconsin Re-Elects Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, Derails Push for School Vouchers

With GOP challenger Tim Michels’ plan for universal vouchers off the table, the Badger State’s purple stalemate on all things schools continues

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
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GA School Chief Woods Leads Race for 3rd Term, With Focus on Learning Recovery

The incumbent said he plans to ‘stabilize and improve student academic performance as we move out of the pandemic’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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California Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Prop 28 For Arts and Music Education

The measure will provide an estimated $1 billion for K-12 students to participate in arts and music at school

Joshua Bay
Author: Joshua Bay
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Easily Winning 2nd Term, OK Gov. Stitt Plans to Move Forward on School Vouchers

Defeated challenger Hofmeister, who switched parties last year to run as a Democrat, argued Stitt’s school choice plan would hurt rural schools

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson

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Senate ‘Odd Couple’ Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul Poised to Lead Ed Committee

The possibility of the two firebrands emerging from midterm elections to lead the panel has some crying, ‘HELP!’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson

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Heading into Midterms, GOP Finds All School Politics is Local

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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School Choice Issues Blurring Party Lines in Heated Georgia Superintendent Race

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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Back to the Future: GOP Pledge to Abolish Education Department Returns

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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With COVID Aid Pouring in, School Funding Ballot Initiatives Scarce This Year

Mike Antonucci
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Why Are So Many Republicans Raising Teacher Salaries?

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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Touting Education Record, DeSantis Outlines Agenda for Beating the ‘Elites’

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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Miami Teachers Union President Running for Lieutenant Governor of Florida

Mike Antonucci
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Former COVID Data Whistleblower, Now Congressional Candidate With Bold K-12 Plan

Asher Lehrer-Small
Author: Asher Lehrer-Small
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DeSantis-Backed Candidates Rack Up School Board Wins Across Florida

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
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A Wave of New Political Polls Is Raising Red Flags for Democrats on Education

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Rash of New Polls Raises Red Flags for Democrats on Education

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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Harris Poll: Education Political Driver for Parents Ahead of Midterm Elections

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
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Two Surprising Runoffs Likely in L.A. School Board Elections

Rebecca Katz
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A Former U.S. Ed Secretary’s Uphill Battle to Become Maryland’s Next Governor

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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Los Angeles School Board Candidates Share Platforms At Forum

Rebecca Katz
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Exclusive Poll: Stark Generation Gaps Revealed on Ed Choice, Teachers’ Unions

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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San Francisco Recall a Rare Success in Efforts to Unseat School Board Members

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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Gov. Greg Abbott Taps Into Parent Anger to Fuel Reelection Campaign

Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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Rhode Island Politics Rocked by Proposed Charter Moratorium

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
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Former Obama Schools Chief Launches Bid to Become MD Governor

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken