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Frances Floresca

Frances Floresca is a freelance reporter and educational policy analyst.

Public Education
Teacher ‘sickout strike’ illegal, says judge who ordered it to end; union appeals to Nevada Supreme Court

A Nevada judge issued Clark County School District (CCSD) a court order Wednesday against teachers’ union educators holding a “sickout strike,” where healthy teachers call in sick, which the judge… Read More

September 15, 2023
Public Education
Parent notification not required as LA schools offer ‘Rainbow Club’ for students as young as 4

The Los Angeles Unified School District is offering an LGBT “Rainbow Club” for elementary students as young as 4, according to a flier shared online. Houman David Hemmati… Read More

September 14, 2023
Culture
Video: California mayor spanked by drag queen at fundraiser for Democrats

A California mayor who supports controversial LGBT content in schools was spanked by a drag queen at a Democratic fundraiser, according to a video circulating on social media. Konstantine Anthony,… Read More

September 12, 2023
Public Education
‘A fun sugary treat.’ Wisconsin school district defends offering sex guides to kids 

A Wisconsin school district is defending its decision to offer students sex guides, claiming staff used “selection and deselection guidelines” to evaluate the books. Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) libraries… Read More

September 8, 2023
Homeschools
Microschools continue to be a popular alternative for families seeking a better education for their children

Microschools and learning pods are growing so popular for families around the country, they have received national media attention. These learning environments tend to be smaller… Read More

September 7, 2023