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One of the PACs involved in the Springfield school board has more than 50 donors. The other PAC has primarily raised funds from two since late 2023.

The Back on Track PAC and Christians Uniting for Political Change teamed up for a 2024 voter guide. Four of the seven SPS candidates responded.

Watkins principal Joanna Brockwell and school board members weigh in on student discipline issues following Tuesday's protest.

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler argued that lawmakers should focus on strengthening school security. She did not commit to supporting any specific bill.

Springfield school board candidates Kelly Byrne and Steve Makoski said they are not affiliated with the group.

View Comments Nearly 40 people stood before the Springfield school board Tuesday to either praise the district for offering diversity training or to accuse district officials of using critical race theory — as part of the training — to divide the community. Critics argued the theory, which has become a political lightning rod in recent years, is an attack on mainstream institutions — from public schools to courtrooms — and has roots in Marxism and Communism. They alleged the theory ...