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A ‘Parental Rights’ Movement Comes of Age in Latest School Board Votes

Supporters of the conservative opposition to progressive education policies say Tuesday was something of a watershed for their budding movement.

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Desks are spaced apart ahead of planned in-person learning at an elementary school on March 19, 2021, at Philadelphia. AP/Matt Rourke, file
SCOTT NORVELL
SCOTT NORVELL

Conservatives smarting about midterm elections losses and searching for a bright spot may want to look local for some solace — to the thousands of school board positions decided during Tuesday’s voting.

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SCOTT NORVELL
SCOTT NORVELL

Mr. Norvell is National Editor of The New York Sun.

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