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Gadfly Bites 1/14/22—Can we send a phalanx of bunnies to DC?

Jeff Murray
1.14.2022
Gadfly Bites
  1. Ohio is one of 19 states whose state chapter withdrew from the National Association of School Boards last year in reaction to….well, you know. A Washington Post piece published yesterday timelines the affair and notes several high-level Ohio connections along the way. (Washington Post, 1/13/21)
     
  2. Well, I don’t know about you, but after wading through all that political unpleasantness, I could use something uplifting. So, here’s the story of Briggsy, an emotional support bunny who has proven very popular and helpful to the students of Briggs High School here in Columbus. (10TV News, Columbus, 1/11/22)

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Policy Priority:
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Topics:
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Tags: Columbus National School Boards Association Ohio Washington

Jeff Murray is a lifelong resident of central Ohio. He previously worked at School Choice Ohio and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. He has two degrees from the Ohio State University and lives in the Clintonville neighborhood with his wife.

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