Beverly Hills school board elections, once quiet, have become a national political battleground. Tensions over Israel, antisemitism, and racial justice have split the community. Since 2024, a conservative majority has sparked controversy with pro-Trump rallies, flag displays, and curriculum changes.
Minority students reported bullying, and a teacher was fired for criticizing the rally. The race for two seats features incumbents Judy Manouchehri and David Cienfuegos against newcomers Jackie Kruger and Kim Lifschitz. The divide reflects broader national culture wars in a wealthy, historically Democratic enclave that voted for Trump in 2024.
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