MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Americans want more history. Minnesota is giving more ideology instead. A new national poll shows broad, bipartisan consensus that teaching history and civics matters, and that schools aren't delivering enough of either. The May survey, commissioned by Morning Consult on behalf of EdChoice, found that more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments. "I am proud to appoint this exceptional group of leaders to serve our Commonwealth," said Governor Abigail Spanberger. "I have full confidence that they will use their extensive personal and professional experience to serve their neighbors with dedication and integrity as we advance our share more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Lifelong Learning Through Community, Connection, and Mentorship * Whether you want to learn about business administration nonprofit development, graphic design, or home gardening, UNLV Lifelong Learning is here to make that happen. With a mission to upskill the future workforce and provide personal enrichment, Lifelong Learning serves the Southern Nevada community, including anyone from working professionals and career changers to retir more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State leadership academy aims to increase parental engagement in K-12 schools * A leadership academy based in The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) provides resources to parents to help them make a difference in their local schools and communities. EHE's Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center administers the Family Leaders for Ohio Schools Academy - open to individuals whose children are enrolled in a kindergarten-thro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Attorneys Argue First Amendment Challenge to California's AB 715 in Federal Court * July 1, 2026 SAN JOSE, CA -Attorneys for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) appeared in federal court today in Andrea Prichett, et al. v. Gavin Newsom, et al., a constitutional challenge to California Assembly Bill 715, a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025 that threatens to chill cla more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * CAIR-MA Concerned About Censorship of Middle East Conflict Instruction in Sharon Public Schools Statement follows CAIR-MA's condemnation of anti-Muslim campaign targeting Newton Eid celebration - For the second time in as many weeks, the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Massachusetts (CAIR-MA) is calling on elected officials and community leaders to condemn anti-Muslim campaigns targeting Massachusetts children and  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Access to Opportunity Task Force The Task Force was created under Senate Bill 26-170 to study and create a report on how to expand access to effective public schools to address opportunity gaps. for terms expiring July 1, 2027: * Tammi Hiler of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member who is a representative of the Governor's Office, appointed; * Deirdre Pilch of Greeley, Color more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence (Miami) - The Trump administration's move to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has triggered widespread fear among Haitian communities in Florida of family separation, job loss, and deportation to a country engulfed by violence and a humanitarian crisis, Human Rights Watch and Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center said today. The US Supreme Court's June 25, 2026, d more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Kimberly Roman Earns FCPS Honor * Kimberly Roman honored for supporting students, families and colleagues while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education University of Phoenix recognizes student Kimberly Roman, who has been named the 2026 Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Roman, an instructional assistant at Spring Hill Elementary School in Virginia, received the recognition  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 3 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Governor Signs 74 Bills into Law This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: * HB 131 -- Relative to bullying and cyberbullying prevention. * HB 164 -- Relative to local records retention. * HB 1021 -- Amending the date to provide written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program. * HB 1031 -- Enabling candidates for  more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Moms Cheer Passage of Public Workforce Modernization Act, Expanding Paid Leave for State Employees * Statement of Beth Messersmith, Senior Director, North Carolina for MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, including 47,000 in North Carolina, on state House p more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State leadership academy aims to increase parental engagement in K-12 schools * A leadership academy based in The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) provides resources to parents to help them make a difference in their local schools and communities. EHE's Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center administers the Family Leaders for Ohio Schools Academy - open to individuals whose children are enrolled in a kindergarten-thro more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * UH Board of Regents elects new leadership, welcomes 5 new regents The University of Hawaii Board of Regents (BOR) elected Lauren Akitake as chair for the 2026-27 academic year and welcomed five new members during a special meeting on July 2 at UH Manoa. Akitake was elected by a vote of seven to four. Akitake was appointed to the board in 2023 and represents Maui County. The BOR governs the UH 10-campus system and is responsible for policy direction more PR