How culture wars impact education
U.S. Midterm Elections 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic forced many parents to become more engaged in their kids' education. Many got a closer view of what their children were learning or not.
In some cases, fueling a parental outrage over closed schools, COVID-19 safety protocols, and school districts' handling of race and gender issues. That discontent has led to some conservatives to take action over education concerns, ahead of the November midterm election.
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