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Community Unites Against MAGA School Board's Controversial Cuts

7/30/2025

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In Somerset County, Maryland, a MAGA-aligned school board is under fire for trying to eliminate librarian positions and undermine Superintendent Ava Tasker-Mitchell. Community support for Tasker-Mitchell has intensified, drawing backing from local and state officials. As scrutiny over the board's controversial decisions grows, calls for educational reform echo throughout the community.

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Story summary

In Somerset County, Maryland, a MAGA-aligned school board is under fire for trying to eliminate librarian positions and undermine Superintendent Ava Tasker-Mitchell. Community support for Tasker-Mitchell has intensified, drawing backing from local and state officials. As scrutiny over the board's controversial decisions grows, calls for educational reform echo throughout the community.