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The group has been labeled an “extremist” organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center and has at least 27 chapters in Pennsylvania.

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.