Governor Ron DeSantis is continuing his “parental rights” campaign by endorsing 23 school board candidates across Florida, despite not securing the Republican presidential nomination. His focus is on countering “woke” ideology in public schools. The campaign, which has become central to political debates, targets issues of identity, race, and history in the classroom.
In Pinellas County, Katie Blaxberg, a Republican school board candidate, has faced online harassment from Moms for Liberty, a conservative group. Blaxberg supports school choice but criticizes the extremism of the parental rights movement. Her race is one of three that could shift political control of the district.
DeSantis, aligning with Moms for Liberty, sees mothers as a key political force for 2024. He has endorsed candidates like Danielle Marolf, who emphasizes protecting children and engaging parents. These races have drawn attention from other Republican figures, including Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna.
Critics argue that conservative takeovers of school boards often lead to superintendent firings, causing chaos in districts. Liberal groups are pushing back, with some, like Jennifer Jenkins in Brevard County, launching initiatives to counter the right-wing shift in education.
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