Tag: school mask mandate

EXCLUSIVE: 7-Year-Old Boy Sues California School District for Violations of Civil Rights

The first thing “H.N.” did when he got up on a July Sunday morning was say hi to his dog, Biscuit, and then start reading “Treasure Island,” which after just the first chapter may overtake “Robinson Crusoe” as his all-time favorite book—but that needs to wait until he finishes the book. Later, he played Monopoly with…


Fauci Blames ‘Divisiveness in Society’ for COVID-19 Policy Confusion, Admits to ‘Draconian’ Measures

Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic as collateral damage while speaking at an event on Wednesday. Fauci, the chief medical adviser to the president, blamed “divisiveness in society” and people on social media for creating an “understandable confusion” about his guidance during the pandemic. He went on to justify the harsh COVID-19…


LA Unified to End Indoor Mask Mandate Next Week

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced it will end its indoor mask mandate for students and staff by March 23 after a week of negotiating an existing contract with its teachers’ union.  “Los Angeles Unified is pleased to announce that we have reached agreement with labor groups to align with the guidance…


California to Lift Mask Mandate Tuesday, March 12 for Schools

California is lifting its mask mandate on Tuesday for unvaccinated people in most indoor settings, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. The state’s K-12 school mask mandate will be lifted on March 12. Masks will then be “strongly recommended,” rather than required, for all individuals indoors. “California continues to adjust our policies based on the latest data and…


California to Lift Mask Mandate Tuesday for Unvaccinated, March 12 for Schools

California is lifting its mask mandate on Tuesday for unvaccinated people in most indoor settings, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. The state’s K-12 school mask mandate will be lifted on March 12. Masks will then be “strongly recommended,” rather than required, for all individuals indoors. “California continues to adjust our policies based on the latest data and…


California to Lift Mask Mandate March 1 for Unvaccinated, March 12 for Schools

California is lifting its mask mandate on March 1 for unvaccinated people in most indoor settings, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 28. The state’s K–12 school mask mandate will be lifted on March 12. Masks will then be “strongly recommended,” rather than required, for all individuals indoors. “California continues to adjust our policies based on…


LA Unified to End Outdoor Mask Mandate Next Week

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will drop its outdoor mask mandate for students and staff on Tuesday, Feb. 22, a top official announced. “In alignment with the [Los Angeles] County Department of Public Health and with guidance from our medical director and health partners, outdoor masking will be optional for all individuals…


State Senator Backs Parents vs. COVID-19 Mandates at Packed School Board Meeting

MURRIETA, Calif.—California Sen. Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) showed up to a packed school board meeting in Murrieta, California, a city of about 110,000 people in southwestern Riverside County, on Feb. 10 to back more than 150 parents, students, and community leaders fighting mask and vaccine mandates. Melendez blasted the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board…


Students Suspended on Mask Mandate Attempt to Serve Affidavits to Loudoun County School Board

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.—Dozens of suspended students in Loudoun County attempted to serve the school board members a stack of notarized affidavits accusing the board of maladministration at a school board meeting on Feb. 8. School board chair Jeff Morse asked the students to give the documents to the staff instead of receiving the affidavits. Superintendent…


Dozens of Loudoun County Students Attempt to Serve School Board Affidavits Over Mask Mandate, CRT

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.—Dozens of suspended students in Loudoun County attempted to serve the school board members a stack of notarized affidavits accusing the board of maladministration at a school board meeting on Feb. 8. School board chair Jeff Morse asked the students to give the documents to the staff instead of receiving the affidavits. Superintendent…