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19 public commenters press Duval County School Board on social-media posts, masking and curriculum
Summary
During public comment at the Nov. 19, 2024 Duval County School Board organizational meeting, 19 speakers alternately accused and defended board members over social-media posts, recounted safety and health complaints, urged focus on reading and math, and debated parental-rights and curriculum concerns.
Jacksonville — Nineteen members of the public addressed the Duval County School Board during its Nov. 19, 2024 organizational meeting, delivering a mix of criticism and support about board conduct, prior pandemic-era policies and curriculum.
Mike Ludwig of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville opened the public-comment sequence by accusing a newly seated board member of posting racist and sexist material online that disparaged Vice President Kamala Harris. Ludwig said the posts are “racist and sexist” and that the coalition will “be watching” board conduct. Several other speakers echoed concerns about social-media content and asked…
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