Parents of students in a California school district organized a walk-out in protest against an LGBTQ club that had been held without parent notification. The LGBTQ+ group was created by a third-grade teacher at the Pleasant Grove Elementary School in the Elk Grove Unified District. "Deal with the bullying. Don't keep secrets from parents‚" said Brittani Cortina‚ a parent of the district. "Take that issue with the parents don't take that issue with the students in the school.""These little minds‚ they just can't wrap their head around what these types of things mean to them‚" said Pamela Davila‚ a parent of the elementary school. "I don't think any of us have an issue with that topic. It's just that they did that without notifying the parents."The National Center for Law &; Policy‚ on behalf of the outraged parents‚ sent a cease-and-desist letter to the district over the controversial club.“All of the evidence points to the fact that Elk Grove Unified School District’s UBU Club at Pleasant Grove Elementary School was intentionally designed and planned to be a covert child sexuality club whose very purpose was to deceive and undermine parents and families whose viewpoints regarding human sexuality differ from the extreme ideological and political agendas of the Youth Development Office‚ aligned administrators and rogue teachers like Daniel Bishop‚” the NCLP wrote in the letter. The group went on to point out that the teacher purposely held the meetings at lunch in order to circumvent parental notification rules. Parents told KTXL-TV that about half of the student body was missing from attending school over their protest. Rather than defuse the situation‚ defenders of the secret LGBTQ club argued that it was necessary for the furtherance of the LGBTQ+ political agenda. Pleasant Grove Elementary Principal Deidra Wood said in a letter to parents that the group was intended to "support and provide a safe space for any 3rd-6th grade LGBTQ+ students and any other interested students in 3rd-6th grade." She added the children at the club meetings would "participate in activities such as playing board games and doing puzzles in an environment that is designed to support diverse families‚ affirm varying identities‚ and celebrate the importance and value of diversity." Activist Jorge Reyes Salinas of Equality California argued that the club supported gender identity without necessarily discussing sex. "You can talk about feelings and identity without talking about the mechanics of sex‚" said Salinas. "It's important for every student in the elementary school system to establish some sort of foundation of respect and understanding for all people‚ for all students‚ and that is what UBU is really doing." The NCLP has threatened to seek further legal action if the district doesn't agree to end the clubs by April 10. Here's more about the incident: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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It's April Fools Day so‚ as we have done many years before this one‚ we must all face the deluge of technology companies releasing a "totally real" product today. However‚ within the cringeworthy press releases‚ there was one Apple-focused product that I actually thought‚ "This should be real." Waterfield Designs makes a lot of high-end cases and bags for all kinds of technology products. From arguably the best travel case for AirPods Max‚ tons of backpacks and bags for your laptop‚ and even some cases for gaming products like the Nintendo Switch‚ they've solidified themselves as a premium case maker. Continue reading... The post This April Fools’ Day iMac travel bag rules‚ and I hope Waterfield actually makes it appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple Watch deals for April 2024 Today’s deals: $170 Roomba‚ LG OLED TVs‚ $498 Apple Watch Ultra‚ $14 Govee LED light strip‚ more Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in March 2024 Best Fire TV Stick deals for March 2024

Most of the time‚ I don't recommend AirPods 3 to BGR readers. There are a few different reasons‚ but it pretty much boils down to the comparison between Apple's AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 3. They both have similar designs‚ but AirPods Pro 2 offer better sound quality and active noise cancelling. And since AirPods Pro 2 are always discounted and AirPods 3 are rarely on sale‚ spending $20-$30 extra on the Pro model is a no-brainer. Today‚ however‚ it's a different story. AirPods 3 are currently on sale for $149.99‚ which matches the lowest price of the season so far. They're typically priced at $169 or $179 depending on which charging case you want. Since AirPods Pro 2 are always on sale for around $199‚ that's not enough of a difference. Right now‚ however‚ you can save $50 by opting for AirPods 3 over AirPods Pro 2. If you don't care about active noise cancelling‚ you should definitely pick up a pair. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones‚ Personalized Spatial Au… Price: $149.99 (reg. $169) You Save: $20.00 (12%) Buy Now Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging‚ Up to 2X More Active… Price: $199 (reg. $249) Buy Now Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones with Lightning Charging… Price: $99 (reg. $129) You Save: $30.00 (23%) Buy Now Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones‚ Active Noise Cancelling‚ Transparency Mode‚ Per… Price: $479 (reg. $549) You Save: $70.00 (13%) Buy Now BGR's comprehensive guide on the best AirPods deals keeps tabs on all of the deepest discounts on Apple headphones. That includes all of Apple's wireless earphones as well as AirPods Max‚ the first and only over-ear headphones to fall under the AirPods brand. But there's one model that has been suspiciously absent from my roundup so far in 2024. I am of course referring to AirPods 3‚ which haven't gone on sale very often this year. In fact‚ they've been completely out of stock at many retailers. Not only are AirPods 3 back in stock today‚ but they're also on sale with an 11% discount for the first time this season. That drops Apple's third-generation AirPods to $149.99‚ which is the lowest price I've seen in quite a while. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones‚ Personalized Spatial Au… Price: $149.00 You Save: $20.00 (12%) Buy Now As BGR reviewer Christian de Looper noted in his extensive AirPods 3 review‚ Apple's newest mid-range model offers numerous big upgrades compared to AirPods 2. The second-generation model is also still in Apple's AirPods lineup‚ mind you‚ and it's on sale right now for $99. AirPods 3 have a completely new design compared to AirPods 2. They have shorter stems and larger earbuds. Plus‚ AirPods 3 have silicone tips like Apple's AirPods Pro. Third-generation AirPods don't offer active noise cancelling‚ but they do isolate sound thanks to the rubber tips. Other features include sweat and water resistance‚ force sensors on the stems for playback and call controls‚ and up to 30 hours of total listening time thanks to the charging case. The only thing to note is that there are two versions of Apple's AirPods 3. One comes with a wireless charging case‚ but the model currently on sale has a Lightning charging case. If you'd prefer the model with a MagSafe Charging Case‚ you can pick up a pair of renewed AirPods 3 for as little as $110 depending on what kind of condition you want them in (excellent‚ good‚ or acceptable). This model retails for $179‚ so that's a great price. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) (Renewed) Price: $110.00 You Save: $14.00 (11%) Buy Now In addition to AirPods 3‚ I'll note that AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are also currently on sale with a big discount. At $199‚ they're a solid value. Anything under $200 for Apple's latest noise-cancelling earphones is an excellent deal. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: $19 AirTags‚ solar eclipse glasses‚ $199 AirPods Pro 2‚ Keurig coffee makers‚ more The post I typically don’t recommend AirPods 3‚ but today is a different story appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple Watch deals for April 2024 Best Fire TV Stick deals for March 2024 Amazon Big Spring Sale: Thursday’s top deals on Apple‚ Sonos‚ Keurig‚ Ninja‚ Shark‚ Sony‚ Roku‚ more Today’s deals: $170 Roomba‚ LG OLED TVs‚ $498 Apple Watch Ultra‚ $14 Govee LED light strip‚ more

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Apple's new iOS 18 update should be previewed on June 10‚ when Apple kicks off WWDC 2024. There‚ the company will reveal which iPhone and iPad models are compatible with the latest updates. While we have previously heard which models could work with the future generation of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18‚ this might be the final answer before Apple confirms it in June. This data comes from a leaker who usually reveals upcoming builds of Apple's operating system updates. That said‚ after iOS 17 dropped support for several iPhone models‚ this leaker believes iOS 18 might support all the current iPhone versions available‚ which include: iPhone XR‚ XS‚ and XS Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd gen) iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone SE (3rd gen) iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max On the other hand‚ iPadOS 18 won't be as kind with iPad models‚ as Apple is apparently planning to kill the iPad 6‚ 2nd-gen iPad Pro‚ the first 10.5-inch iPad Pro but keep support for iPad 7. With that‚ these are the possible models compatible with iPadOS 18. iPad Pro (2018 or newer) iPad Air 3 or newer iPad mini 5 or newer iPad 7 gen or newer While Apple might still support several older iPhone and iPad models‚ this doesn't mean all iOS 18 features will work with all devices. For iOS 17‚ Apple offered several features exclusive to iPhone 12 or newer models. Since iOS 18 is expected to be packed with several AI features‚ they will likely be reserved for the latest phones. In addition‚ Apple killing iPad 6 can make its system more secure‚ as earlier devices had some unpatchable flaws on the chip that were fixed with newer versions of Apple processors. Below‚ you can learn everything we know about iOS 18‚ its supported iPhone models‚ and more. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Release date‚ AI‚ supported iPhones‚ and everything we know The post This might be the full list of iPhone and iPad models with iOS 18 compatibility appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $4 smart plugs‚ HP laptops‚ Duracell batteries‚ $23 Echo Pop‚ Under Armour sale‚ more 41 best cheap Apple deals under $100 Today’s deals: $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $19 Apple AirTags‚ $699 M1 MacBook Air‚ $500 Moto Razr‚ more Best Apple deals for March 2024