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In one Bucks County district, a diversity, equity and inclusion initiative was put on hold after it became a flashpoint in debates that touched also on COVID-19 safety protocols, including mask mandates.

Across the country, 215 school board members faced recall elections — quadruple the number in an average year, according to the web site Ballotpedia.

One thing does seem clear based on early election returns: Results varied dramatically depending on the underlying politics of a district.

“So little by little it’s been escalating — they’ve been antsy and escalating their hostility and aggression toward the board.”

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is directing federal authorities to meet with local law enforcement about the spike in violent threats against school board members, teachers and others.