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Four candidates are running for two positions on the SPS board. They include Judy Brunner, Landon McCarter, Chad Rollins and Shurita Thomas-Tate.

Minority Leader Crystal Quade and Sen. Lincoln Hough will run for their final terms in each chamber. They will face challengers.

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 perpetuates stereotypes, undermines academic freedom and fuels racism. "Your school district embrace...