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School board alters language to science instruction policy

June 1, 2024

By R.D. Tucker In its meeting in May, the Mariposa County Unified School District Board of Directors took a bold move to protect students’ rights of free expression and to avoid an infringement of First Amendment rights in the classroom. At its meeting on June 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the board

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California teacher fired for religious beliefs reaches settlement

June 1, 2024

Reprinted fromCalifornia FamilyCouncil.org The public school teacher who was fired for refusing to hide her students’ gender identities from their parents because of her Christian beliefs reached a settlement agreement with Jurupa Unified School District in Riverside County last week, Advocates for Faith and Freedom announced. In early 2023, Jessica Tapia refused to abide

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June Jubilee fundraiser slated for June 1 at Jerseydale Ranch

May 1, 2024

The 28th annual June Jubilee will be held on Saturday, June 1 at the beautiful Jerseydale Ranch. This event is the primary fundraiser for the KidsFirst organization, which provides educational funding via grants to Mariposa County schools and teachers. The Jerseydale Ranch is located at 6584 Jerseydale Road. “The June Jubilee is an elegant and […]

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Natural Resources teamshines in competition

March 4, 2024

This year, the Mariposa County FFA National Resources team consists of students learning more about California’s native plants and animals. The students worked hard, going to practices every week in order to do well in this year’s oral presentation topic on forestry. This season’s team of hard- working students included Patrick Cleary, Owen Arnold, Annie […]

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FFA students land speaking honors

March 1, 2024

At the end of January, 11 members from Mariposa FFA traveled to Merced College to compete in the annual Merced/Mariposa FFA Section speaking competition. Students participated in Impromptu Speaking, Job Interview, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Prepared Public Speaking. The local chapter had a successful day with almost every member from MCHS moving on to the final […]

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Hands tied, school board struggles with state mandates

January 1, 2024

Confusion, contention, conflict, hostility, and politically-fired feuding have become the trademarks of school board meetings all across the state of California. Many believe that the edicts from the state are legalized indoctrination of students, from elementary school through high school. Most wonder how any of the topics concerning gender and the issues related thereto

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Mariposa FFA members claim awards at sectional ceremonies

November 1, 2023

Recently 35 of the freshmen in the Mariposa FFA Chapter traveled with the officer team to Gustine High School and competed in the Sectional Opening and Closing Ceremonies Contest.The officer team captured first place in the Section with Annie Bryant, Chapter Treasurer, receiving the Outstanding Treasurer Award. According to an organization spokesperson, Mariposa FFA is

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Newsom signs bill to fine schools that ban contentious textbooks

November 1, 2023

Reprinted fromCalifornia Family Council(Californiafamily.org) Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that prohibits the state’s over 10,000 schools from banning or censoring books due to concerns related to racial or LGBTQ+ themes. Schools that violate this law will face fines. Assembly Bill 1078, which took effect immediately, claims to “safeguard the right to an

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Chino Valley School Board stands up for parental rights

August 1, 2023

In a 4-1 vote on July 20, the Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) school board approved adopting a controversial resolution. The district is located in San Bernardino County in Southern California. The Parental Notification Policy that was voted on requires schools to notify parents if: 1.Their children have had any significant physical injury while […]