Parents' Rights Now! : Recent Episodes
Suzanne Gallagher
PARENTS’ RIGHTS IN EDUCATION
We represent millions of voices standing up for families, united for natural parents’ rights in the K-12 education system.
Local control, where school boards set policies honoring all students, and families must be restored.
We reject any indoctrination of school children with extreme pedagogy.
We support the proper role of K-12 academic education, focused on core skills, and preparing students for success. We reject controversial sexualization and racist doctrine.
We reject current practice by public school staff facilitating mental health counseling, medical treatment and procedures without parent knowledge, circumventing the relationship between parents and children.
We are here to provide parents tools, so they can stand against those stealing their rights. Stand with us!
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Parents’ Rights in Focus
Engagement in local education is crucial for shaping public school policies. Here’s how to get involved effectively:
Stay Informed: Access and read school and district communications through websites and newspapers. School board agendas and minutes are publicly available and are essential for understanding upcoming decisions.
Understand the Process: Learn about policy development, budgeting, and curriculum approval processes. Districts encourage public input, yet actual community participation is often low.
Volunteer and Network: Participate in school events and activities to connect with the community. Volunteering for events or Career Day can make a significant difference.
Attend School Board Meetings: Active participation in school board meetings allows you to observe and influence the district's direction. Engaging in the curriculum approval process and voicing concerns about educational materials are ways to contribute.
Run for School Board: If the current board does not reflect community values, consider running for a position. School boards make critical decisions regarding education policies, curricula, and district management.
There are over 90,000 school board members in the U.S., making them a significant force in education. By taking part in school board elections, individuals can ensure educational policies align with community standards.
This approach combines staying informed, engaging in governance, volunteering, participating in board meetings, and potentially running for a board position. Through these steps, individuals can play a pivotal role in the educational landscape.
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In the U.S., a national push to reform K-12 education through policy and law changes is gaining momentum, driven by organizations, NGOs, and lobbyists. This movement is notably propelled by the SIECUS initiative, originally established in 1964 to promote comprehensive sex education. SIECUS has evolved, promoting sex education as a vehicle for broad cultural shifts towards sexual and reproductive freedoms. Their "Sex Ed for Social Change" campaign aims to influence societal norms and rights related to sexual health by integrating these lessons into school curriculums. Critics argue that this approach promotes a liberal agenda, extending beyond education to include broader social influences. Sex Ed For Social Change Rebrand
The campaign has led to a significant rise in legislative actions with SIECUS at the helm of the Sex Education Policy Action Council (SEPAC), collaborating with various state entities to propagate comprehensive sex education policies. This coordinated effort seeks to increase the adoption of these policies at all levels of government and boost the number of policymakers supportive of comprehensive sex education.
Despite the advocacy for educational and social change, there has been a notable backlash with a marked increase in parental rights bills and restrictive legislation concerning sexual and reproductive health education. This resistance highlights a growing divide over the role of education in shaping societal values and the rights of parents in overseeing their children's education. The battle lines are drawn as both sides mobilize to shape the future cultural landscape through the educational system.
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In 2015, the Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon was canceled due to public outcry over its content, including discussions on porn and drug use during sex. Recently, similar figures re-emerged at the Joining Our Youth (JOY) Conference held at Oregon State University. This event, focusing on school-based health clinics, aimed to empower youth to access a range of health services, including mental health and gender-affirming care.
The JOY Conference, supported by the Oregon School-Based Health Alliance and the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, brought together over 200 attendees, including youth leaders, educators, and health practitioners. The conference provided interactive activities and workshops aimed at promoting health services through youth-adult partnerships and included discussions on culturally responsive clinical approaches and policy sustainability.
However, the event has been met with criticism. One example involves Shantel Waddell, who discussed extending day programs for community schools. This follows a recent lawsuit where a program she was involved with was accused of mishandling a sexual assault case involving minors. Another presenter, Nicole Mayer, focused on enhancing youth/adult partnerships, emphasizing her diverse identity and commitment to various social issues, which some may see as a push towards activism rather than education.
Furthermore, Haley Hedrick from the Doernbecher Gender Clinic discussed supporting gender diverse youth, emphasizing resilience amidst political and cultural challenges. She offered insights into both medical and non-medical pathways for gender affirmation, emphasizing youth-centered decision-making models.
Critics of the JOY Conference argue that its strong focus on youth empowerment and engagement could veer into activism, potentially sidelining parental involvement in the developmental and educational processes of their children. The conference literature notably lacked any mention of parental roles, raising concerns about the exclusion of parents from discussions about their children’s health and education.
This event reflects ongoing tensions between educational initiatives aimed at inclusivity and community responses that demand more traditional approaches to education and parental involvement.
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In this crucial episode of the Parents' Right in Education podcast, we dive deep into the escalating trend of student protests across college campuses and their potential to infiltrate K-12 education. The recent violent protests at institutions like Columbia, City College, and UCLA, driven by issues such as the conflict in Gaza, underscore a shift toward increasing activism within our schools.
We'll discuss how organizations like Advocates for Youth are actively recruiting young individuals, training them in advocacy for topics like reproductive justice and LGBTQ rights, further blurring the lines between education and activism. Special focus is given to the situation in Portland, Oregon, where public schools have adopted a curriculum deeply rooted in critical race theory, portraying America in a negative light and pushing students toward a race-based revolutionary mindset.
Our guests will explore Christopher Rufo's insights into how this "pedagogy of the oppressed" replaces traditional education with political activism, creating a "school-to-radicalism pipeline." This systemic approach not only fosters division but potentially qualifies as a betrayal of the very principles upon which the American education system was founded.
Join us as we discuss the implications of these educational practices, the need for mental health support for students indoctrinated under these ideologies, and the critical importance of restoring traditional American educational values to counteract this disturbing trend. This episode is a call to action for parents and educators alike to stand up for local control of education systems and teach students to honor the U.S. Constitution, law and order, and individual freedom.
The article, published in May of 2021, titled Child Soldiers of Portland, by Christopher Rufo described the Oregon city, known for its political protesters: Anarchists, Communists, ecofascists, and other agitators denouncing police, and America itself.
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Colleen O'Neal, a candidate for state representative in Maine, discusses her motivation for running for office and her focus on parents' rights in education. She highlights the lack of access and input for parents in school board decisions and the need to address issues such as trans students playing on women's teams and the sexualization of children in schools. Colleen emphasizes the importance of returning to a focus on core education subjects and allowing parents to make decisions for their children's education.
Colleen O’Neal spent 30 years in public service before retiring in 2022. She has been married to her husband Steve for 32 years and has two children and four grandchildren. She holds a bachelor’s in Intelligence and Securities and a Master’s in Homeland Security. Colleen is a staunch believer in the Constitution and a lover of Liberty.
Top 3 Priorities:
1. Remove powers of the school boards and return the power to parents.
2. Remove children's access to porn - Pornography isn’t for children
3. No Secrets!
PreScore: 100%
Email: coneal2024@gmail.com
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This conversation focuses on the significance of Parents' Rights in Education Month, highlighting the historical context of parental rights in education through the landmark case Fields vs. Palmdale.
It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in education and introduces the Parents' Rights and Education Proclamation as a tool for fostering collaboration between parents and schools.
The discussion also provides practical tips for parents on how to engage with school boards effectively and encourages sharing success stories to inspire others.
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Jessica Tapia is a former physical education teacher from the Jurupa Unified School District in Southern California district. She who was fired for refusing to follow unconstitutional district directives to lie to parents and hide their children's gender transitions.
She sued the district citing discrimination on the basis of religion and won! The Jurupa Unified School District paid Tapia $360,000.
Jessica now is actively involved in activism to help other people stand up for TRUTH against transgender ideology and encourages other teachers to stand up against these unconstitutional policies!
Case Summary from Her Law firm - Advocates for Faith & Freedom
https://faith-freedom.com/cases-all/teacher-fired-christian-beliefs-tapia
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In this conversation, Linda Eskridge discusses her experience as the first school board director to pass the Parents' Rights in Education Proclamation in Oregon.
She shares the backlash she faced from the community, particularly from LGBTQ groups, and the ethical concerns surrounding the actions of a dissenting board member.
Linda also highlights the policies she has implemented to support parents' rights and maintain appropriate curriculum in schools, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in education.
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In this conversation, John Klar discusses a significant legal case in Vermont regarding parental rights and vaccination consent. He expresses deep concern over a Vermont Supreme Court decision that limits parental authority in medical decisions for their children, particularly in the context of vaccinations administered in schools.
The discussion highlights the broader implications of state authority over parental rights, the role of education in health decisions, and the urgent need for parents to be informed and proactive in protecting their rights. Klar emphasizes the importance of reclaiming parental authority and the need for systemic change in public education.
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This episode takes a look at how the political scene in California is changing, especially when it comes to school boards and the impact of the parental rights movement.
Suzanne Gallagher talks about the wins conservative candidates have had in school board elections, what Donald Trump’s education policies mean, and why parents getting involved in education is so important. It also digs into the growing worries parents have about their rights and where the education system is headed, stressing the need to stay active in local elections.
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As the new school year approaches, it is important for parents to be involved and informed about their child's education. This conversation provides practical tips and advice for parents to navigate the school system.
It emphasizes the need to establish lines of communication with the school, familiarize oneself with school policies and guidelines, attend school board meetings, volunteer in the school or classroom, and stay engaged with the curriculum.
The conversation also highlights the importance of being aware of and advocating for parental rights in areas such as health, safety, privacy, and curriculum content.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher dives into the Trump administration’s proposed education reforms, including Linda McMahon’s appointment as Secretary of Education.
She covers why education reform matters, the push for parental rights, school choice, and more technical education to get students workforce-ready. Suzanne also talks about the importance of keeping education decisions local and getting communities involved to make sure every student gets a quality education.
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In this pivotal episode, as the U.S. heads into a presidential election year, the conversation around parental rights takes center stage. We delve into the controversial stance of libertarian candidate Chase Oliver, who advocates for parental consent in administering gender-affirming treatments to minors. Meanwhile, we contrast the American debate with developments in Europe where countries like Sweden, Norway, and France have begun to classify such treatments as experimental. These nations recommend prioritizing psychological support and are cautious about the physical interventions, pointing out the significant risks and uncertain benefits associated with them. Join us as we explore these complex issues and their implications on parental rights and child welfare.
Emperor's New Clothes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1095743/episodes/10101227
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Suzanne shares her personal story of raising a challenging kid. She gives hope for parents struggling with those special kids who don't fit usual expectations. Stick with it, moms and dads! There is hope and outcomes you did not expect!
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher chats with Rob Schlapfer, founder of the Oregon Education Project, about why grassroots activism is essential to push back against woke education in Oregon.
They dive into how to build coalitions, navigate Oregon’s progressive landscape, and get communities involved in driving real political change. Rob and Suzanne highlight the power of smart resistance and teamwork in winning elections and shaping education policy.
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The conversation discusses the importance of being informed about elections and their impact on K-12 public education. It emphasizes the need for parents' rights and local school district control. The conversation also highlights the role of activism and testifying at school board meetings to bring about change. It provides five steps for offering effective testimony and suggests creating a book review committee to address concerns about controversial library books.
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This episode dives into how parental rights in education are changing, especially with recent legal battles and big Supreme Court decisions in the mix.
We talk about how COVID-19 got parents paying closer attention to what’s being taught in schools, the heated debates over critical race theory and gender identity, and what upcoming Supreme Court cases might mean for parents’ rights. It’s all about why parents need to stay involved and how public schools can be held accountable.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher emphasizes the critical role of K-12 education in shaping America's future. She discusses the importance of local control and parental rights in education, the need for civic education to foster informed citizens, and the necessity of high academic standards.
Suzanne also highlights the impact of local elections on education policy and encourages listeners to take action by voting to influence the future of education in their communities.
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Today's topic is the national education crisis and the role of the Department of Education. In this episode, Suzanne highlights the influence of the federal government and the United Nations in controlling K-12 schools, as well as the skyrocketing cost of public schools and the declining academic outcomes.
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In this episode, narrative writer Anita Bartholomew joins the conversation to explore the growing influence of gender ideology in schools and its connection to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Anita shares her investigative insights on how schools are promoting cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, often without parental consent, and examines the societal and health implications of these policies.
The discussion delves into the emotional pressures faced by parents, the political underpinnings of gender education, and the urgent need for local community involvement to reclaim educational authority.
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In today's episode, Suzanne highlights key moments from NEA President Becky Pringle’s speech at the National Education Association (NEA) Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly, where Pringle lays out the NEA's plan to weaponize the public schools system for activism.
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In this episode of the Parents Rights and Education podcast, special guest Anita Bartholomew, an accomplished narrative writer and author of the forthcoming book Sacrificial Lambs: A Liberal Reporter Exposes How the Progressive Left Harms Children in the Name of Gender Ideology, shares her journey and investigates the impact of gender ideology in schools.
The conversation delves into Oregon’s role in progressive education policies, the cultural implications of curriculum changes, and the legal challenges surrounding exposing children to mature content.
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Drag Queen Story Hour—in which performers in drag read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores—has become a cultural flashpoint.
Families with children find themselves caught in the middle. Drag Queen Story Hour pitches itself as a family-friendly event to promote reading, tolerance, and inclusion. “In spaces like this,” the organization’s website reads, “kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.” But many parents, even if reluctant to say it publicly, have an instinctual distrust of adult men in women’s clothing dancing and exploring sexual themes with their children.
News Alert: TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, Code for Legalizing BoyLovers
Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hours
Check out these previous PRIE articles:
Drag Queen @Beaverton School PromDrag Queen Workshops Recruiting GSA Club Members
Adult Exploitation of Newberg Students, Fundraiser Drag Show
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Drag Queen Story Hour—in which performers in drag read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores—has become a cultural flashpoint.
Families with children find themselves caught in the middle. Drag Queen Story Hour pitches itself as a family-friendly event to promote reading, tolerance, and inclusion. “In spaces like this,” the organization’s website reads, “kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.” But many parents, even if reluctant to say it publicly, have an instinctual distrust of adult men in women’s clothing dancing and exploring sexual themes with their children.
News Alert: TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, Code for Legalizing BoyLovers
Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hours
Check out these previous PRIE articles:
Drag Queen @Beaverton School PromDrag Queen Workshops Recruiting GSA Club Members
Adult Exploitation of Newberg Students, Fundraiser Drag Show
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Drag Queen Story Hour—in which performers in drag read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores—has become a cultural flashpoint.
Families with children find themselves caught in the middle. Drag Queen Story Hour pitches itself as a family-friendly event to promote reading, tolerance, and inclusion. “In spaces like this,” the organization’s website reads, “kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.” But many parents, even if reluctant to say it publicly, have an instinctual distrust of adult men in women’s clothing dancing and exploring sexual themes with their children.
News Alert: TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, Code for Legalizing BoyLovers
Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hours
Check out these previous PRIE articles:
Drag Queen @Beaverton School PromDrag Queen Workshops Recruiting GSA Club Members
Adult Exploitation of Newberg Students, Fundraiser Drag Show
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Jen Goddard, a new affiliate in Bangor, Maine, who's dedicated to empowering families in health and education. They discuss why parental involvement in education matters, challenges with school meal programs, and the need for transparency in school-based health clinics.
Jen shares the top concerns parents have, from nutrition to poor communication from schools. The episode highlights the importance of parents advocating for their children's health and well-being, especially when it comes to school policies and health treatments.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks about why parents need to get involved in school boards, especially with big changes coming in 2025. She breaks down the challenges with current education policies and how President Trump is pushing for reform.
Suzanne also shares details about an upcoming event to empower parents and explains how Parents' Rights in Education is working to take back school boards and stand up for parental rights.
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This episode features Suzanne Gallagher interviewing Khush Brar, a member of the Lynden School Board in Washington state. Khush shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to advocating for girls' sports and the importance of Title IX.
She discusses the challenges school boards face in today’s political climate, the need for community involvement, and the importance of maintaining academic integrity. She also highlights why local advocacy is crucial in protecting girls' sports from state legislation. The episode wraps up with a call to action for community members to support amendments that safeguard girls' sports.
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The conversation discusses incidents where students' free speech rights were violated in schools. It highlights the importance of adults and influential figures standing up for students' rights.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of organizing conservative political student groups in K-12 schools and the need for parents and citizens to monitor district activities and policies. It emphasizes the need for public schools to focus on academics rather than becoming hotbeds for political activism.
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In this episode of the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher welcomes guest Daniel Suhr to discuss the legal battles surrounding teacher strikes and union influence in public education. Suhr, an advocate for constitutional rights in education, shares insights into his legal career, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the constitutional framework within K-12 public schools.
The conversation highlights the challenges posed by teacher unions, which Suhr believes have an outsized influence on public institutions, often surpassing legal boundaries. He explains that while teacher strikes are illegal in many states, unions sometimes disregard procedural safeguards, which can lead to broader, unauthorized demands during strikes. Such actions, according to Suhr, not only disrupt educational processes but also undermine lawful governance by enabling unions to overstep their roles.
Suhr's firm actively represents parents in lawsuits across the country, seeking to enforce legal standards and ensure that educational disruptions do not harm students and parents. He articulates a vision where parents and elected school boards, rather than union bosses, make decisions about educational policies and school management.
The episode delves into the specifics of a case in Portland, where teacher strikes challenged legal and procedural norms, discussing the broad implications of such strikes on the educational system and parental rights. Suhr advocates for a legal strategy ("law-fare") to correct systemic abuses of power by teacher unions, aiming to restore authority to parents and legal guardians in the educational domain.
Overall, the podcast underscores the significance of legal advocacy in defending parents' rights and the necessity of holding unions accountable for their actions within public education systems. Suhr and Gallagher encourage listeners to engage with and support efforts to ensure that educational environments respect legal and constitutional parameters.
Daniel’s website: stopteacherstrikes.com
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In this episode, Suzanne discusses the concept of overreach and its application to parents. She explores the rights of parents and citizens in relation to government institutions and experts.
Next, the conversation addresses the role of school boards and the right of citizens to petition governing bodies. It delves into the definition of experts and their influence on decision-making.
Suzanne concludes with a discussion on a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in schools and the importance of parental rights in education.
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Today, we are taking a look at who we are, how we got here, and what we are doing now for Parents' Rights in Education.
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The conversation is about public relations for parents and how they can make changes in their schools. The main focus is on sharing their stories and efforts with Parents' Rights in Education to get the publicity needed to win local issues. The conversation also covers steps parents can take to document their experiences, identify the issue, build a network of parents, compile evidence, and prepare for testifying before the school board. The key takeaway is that parents have the power to create change by sharing their stories and working together.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks about why parental rights in K–12 education matter so much—not just for parents, but for everyone. She shares how schools should be working with parents, not around them, and why transparency in what kids are being taught is so important.
Suzanne also touches on how schools are starting to get more involved in areas like healthcare and personal development, and she makes a strong case for parents staying involved there too. Her message is clear: voters and policymakers need to step up to protect parental rights and hold schools accountable.
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Today's episode explores the implications of allowing minors to vote in school board elections, highlighting recent legislative efforts in New Jersey and Maryland. It discusses the potential consequences of lowering the voting age, the historical context of voting rights, and the growing influence of student activism in education.
The conversation also addresses concerns regarding the maturity and decision-making capabilities of teenagers, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in educational governance.
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This week's topic dives into the introduction of AI-based mental health counseling in schools through a program called Alongside Care.
Suzanne Gallagher highlights the alarming trends in student mental health and the shortage of counselors, leading to the development of this AI solution.
While the program aims to provide support to students, Suzanne raises significant concerns about privacy, parental involvement, and the implications of using AI for mental health counseling.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher and Lee Spiller discuss the critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, particularly in relation to mental health programs and consent.
They explore the implications of school policies, the impact of surveys on children, and the legislative efforts aimed at protecting parental rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for informed consent and the role of external programs in schools, highlighting the importance of community involvement and advocacy for children's welfare.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher and Lee Spiller discuss the critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, particularly in relation to mental health programs and consent. They explore the implications of school policies, the impact of surveys on children, and the legislative efforts aimed at protecting parental rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for informed consent and the role of external programs in schools, highlighting the importance of community involvement and advocacy for children's welfare.
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Amaze.org Ain't So Amazing! Best of the Best, October 22, 2024
In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the controversial content provided by the Amaze.org website, which is used for sexual education in schools. She highlights specific videos that address sensitive topics such as masturbation and sexual orientation, raising concerns about the appropriateness of this content for young children.
Gallagher also critiques the involvement of minors in content creation for Amaze and the implications of organizations promoting sexual education. She advocates for an opt-in policy for controversial curriculums, emphasizing the need for parental consent and awareness.
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Schools Are Keeping Secrets About Your Kids with Amber Lavigne, Best of the Best, November 11, 2024
Amber Lavigne discusses her lawsuit against the Great Salt Bay Community School for transitioning her daughter without her consent.
The conversation explores the implications of parental rights in education, the importance of community support, and the need for parents to be informed and involved in school policies regarding gender identity.
Amber emphasizes the necessity of monitoring children's online activities and encourages parents to engage with school boards to protect their rights and their children's well-being.
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Parent Banned from Child's School, with Lauren Simms, Best of the Best, November 22, 2024
In this week's interview, Lauren Sims shares her journey as a parent advocating for her children's rights within the school system. After a series of troubling incidents involving her daughters being pulled out of class without proper notification, Lauren sought to establish clear communication and expectations with school officials.
The discussion highlights the challenges parents face in navigating school policies, the importance of written agreements, and the legal implications of school actions against parents. Lauren's story serves as a call to action for other parents to be informed and involved in their children's education.
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Gearing Up for 2025! Best of the Best, November 20, 2024
Join us as we dive into the evolving landscape of K-12 public education policy with a focus on President Trump’s proposed changes post-election.
We cover significant topics, from the potential end of DEI programs and Title IX revisions to school choice advancements and the momentum for universal private school choice.
Learn how Parents' Rights In Education is strategizing to empower parents, endorse school board candidates, and build a strong network through initiatives like THE ALLIANCE.
Discover how we’re preparing for 2025 and ensuring parental rights stay at the forefront.
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BEST of the BEST!! July 14, 2023
OREGON: GENDER TRANSITION CAPITAL
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Longest Drag Show Ever!PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of O'Bryant Square to Darcelle XV Plaza, located at Southwest Harvey Milk Street and Park Avenue.
The change honors the life and legacy of Walter Cole, who dazzled people on stage for five decades as Darcelle.
“By renaming O’Bryant Square to Darcelle Plaza, we send a resounding message of support and recognition to the LGBTQI+ community, reminding them that they are valued, and they are cherished members of our Portland family,” said City Commissioner Dan Ryan.
Darcelle was the oldest working drag queen until her death this March at the age of 92.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The bill that sparked the longest Oregon Senate walkout in state history were quietly signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday, officials say.
The governor’s office confirmed HB 2002 – was signed into law and will receive a ceremonial signing at a later date.
Provides Dangerous Gender Affirming Counseling and Treatments Without Parents’ Knowledge or Consent at Taxpayer Expense!
The law guarantees Oregonians ages 15 or older can access reproductive health care, including abortion. It also allows people of the same age to access care without parental permission in some cases and protects healthcare providers from out-of-state investigations and legal action.
The bill also backs more gender-affirming procedures in insurance coverage — including facial feminization surgery and hair removal treatments — and implements a fine of up to $6,250 and a prison sentence of up to 364 days for anyone who interferes with health care facilities.
• Eliminates any age of consent requirements for Gender-affirming treatment and procedures.
• Requires written permission from a child of any age for a parent to know what health services—including Gender-affirming treatment—are provided by a health care provider.
• Pharmacists will be authorized to provide Gender-Affirming Treatment medications without regard to the age of the patient.
• By mandating insurance coverage and protecting doctors, this bill sets Oregon up to provide treatments to patients from other states.
Republicans returned to the Senate floor June 15 after a multi-week walkout that stalled dozens of bills and left at least nine Repub
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the dangers of declining societal standards across various domains, including education, cultural identity, and public discourse. She highlights the consequences of initiatives like DEI in education, the economic ramifications of a poorly educated workforce, and the erosion of public discourse in a democratic society. Gallagher emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards to ensure cultural vibrancy and economic stability for future generations.
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In this conversation, Harry Pollak shares his experience of standing up for free speech at a school board meeting in Wyoming, where he faced repercussions for mentioning a superintendent's name.
He discusses the subsequent legal battle he undertook to defend his rights, culminating in a significant court ruling that protects citizens' rights to speak freely in public forums.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in governance and the need for parents to take an active role in their children's education, especially in light of perceived overreach by educational institutions.
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In this episode of Parents Rights Now, Suzanne Gallagher examines President Trump’s executive orders on parental rights in education and the controversy surrounding gender transition procedures for minors.
She highlights the long-term consequences of medical interventions on children and the importance of parental involvement in education.
The episode also explores the legal implications of these orders and the growing movement advocating for parental rights in schools.
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This conversation emphasizes the critical role of school board elections in shaping education policies and the importance of parental engagement in these local races. Suzanne Gallagher discusses how school boards influence curriculum, budget allocation, and community representation, urging parents to participate actively in these elections to ensure their voices are heard and their values reflected in education.
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Today's episode delves into the controversial topic of gender identity education for children, focusing on initiatives like the My Gender Dolls project at the University of Minnesota.
The discussion highlights the role of educational institutions in promoting gender identity concepts, the implications of such teachings on young minds, and the financial and cultural factors driving this agenda. Suzanne calls for community action and parental involvement to address these issues.
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There are lots of names we are called, mostly false and misleading. Suzanne lays out some of the specifics that Parents' Rights in Education stands for and fights for. This episode will briefly cover these topics!
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In this episode, we sit down with Heidi Sampson, a dedicated advocate for parents’ rights and education reform. Heidi shares her journey from homeschooling advocate to serving on the Maine State Board of Education and as a Maine State Representative for four terms. Today, she mentors school board members and champions parental influence in public education.
Heidi introduces the Maine Education Initiative, an organization she co-founded to support school board members in navigating their roles and advocating for policies that prioritize parental rights and local decision-making. We discuss the historical shifts in education, the challenges posed by centralized agendas, and the need for a return to foundational principles of academic excellence and civic education.
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Today's episode explores the evolution of gay rights, focusing on the historical context provided by Harvey Milk's activism and its implications for today's LGBTQ+ education in public schools.
It discusses the increasing influence of LGBTQ+ ideologies in K-12 education, the challenges to parental rights, and the role of government in protecting individual rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for parental involvement in education and critiques the current state of policies affecting minors.
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This episode features Suzanne Gallagher breaking down the changes in Oregon’s sexuality education, focusing on recent updates from the Oregon Department of Education that push support for student identities and peer relationships in the new Sexuality and Education Newsletter.
She critiques the promotion of certain health standards, like the HPV vaccine, and talks about how new policies impact minors. Gallagher also dives into the politics behind these changes, the funding driving them, and the lack of conservative voices in the discussion.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher breaks down President Trump's executive orders on K-12 education, focusing on removing radical ideologies and strengthening parental rights.
She talks about why parents need to stay involved and push for these changes to stick. The conversation dives into the growing movement of parents taking back control of their kids' education and what all of this could mean for future elections.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher highlights the crucial role parents play in shaping education policy through local school boards. She talks about the current political landscape surrounding parents' rights in education, the importance of flipping school boards that don’t align with parental interests, and how local elections can spark major legislative changes.
Gallagher also shares practical steps for parents to take back control of their children’s education, emphasizing the power of organization, collaboration, and long-term engagement in the political process.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Kate Anderson, the director of parental rights at Alliance Defending Freedom. They discuss the importance of parental rights in education, the release of a new Parental Rights Guide, and current legal cases affecting these rights.
The conversation also covers the implications of executive orders on school policies, the role of federal funding, and the need for parents to protect their children in the current educational landscape.
Kate emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and the resources available through Alliance Defending Freedom.
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This episode explores the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 public schools, raising concerns about political bias, accountability, and transparency.
Suzanne Gallagher breaks down recent federal efforts to address discriminatory practices and restore educational integrity, highlighting why parental involvement is crucial and why schools should prioritize academic excellence over ideological agendas.
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In this episode, Kristi Baker shares her journey of speaking up for student safety in the Tigard-Tualatin School District after dealing with bullying and violence firsthand.
She talks about her lawsuit against the district, what she’s learned about how bullying works, and how certain policies—like those related to gender identity—can affect students. Kristi also highlights how important it is for the community to get involved and push for change.
Her big message: parents need to have a voice in school policies to help create a safe space for all kids.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks about why parental rights in K–12 education matter so much—not just for parents, but for everyone. She shares how schools should be working with parents, not around them, and why transparency in what kids are being taught is so important.
Suzanne also touches on how schools are starting to get more involved in areas like healthcare and personal development, and she makes a strong case for parents staying involved there too. Her message is clear: voters and policymakers need to step up to protect parental rights and hold schools accountable.
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This episode dives into the ongoing debate about parents' rights in education. It looks at recent laws and court decisions that are changing how schools handle sensitive issues like gender identity and sex ed.
The big takeaway? There’s a lot of back-and-forth between what the state decides and what parents want, and it’s more important than ever for parents to stay informed and involved in what their kids are learning.
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This episode features Suzanne Gallagher interviewing Khush Brar, a member of the Lynden School Board in Washington state. Khush shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to advocating for girls' sports and the importance of Title IX.
She discusses the challenges school boards face in today’s political climate, the need for community involvement, and the importance of maintaining academic integrity. She also highlights why local advocacy is crucial in protecting girls' sports from state legislation. The episode wraps up with a call to action for community members to support amendments that safeguard girls' sports.
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This episode explores the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 public schools, raising concerns about political bias, accountability, and transparency.
Suzanne Gallagher breaks down recent federal efforts to address discriminatory practices and restore educational integrity, highlighting why parental involvement is crucial and why schools should prioritize academic excellence over ideological agendas.
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This episode dives into some big issues in education, starting with a lawsuit from a Connecticut student who says he graduated with honors but can’t actually read. It explores what this means for schools and how parents can advocate for their kids.
It also touches on the debate over transgender athletes in sports, focusing on a high school athlete who got in trouble for refusing to compete against a trans teammate.
Lastly, it looks at federal actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and why parental involvement in education matters more than ever.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Kate Anderson, the director of parental rights at Alliance Defending Freedom. They discuss the importance of parental rights in education, the release of a new Parental Rights Guide, and current legal cases affecting these rights.
The conversation also covers the implications of executive orders on school policies, the role of federal funding, and the need for parents to protect their children in the current educational landscape.
Kate emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and the resources available through Alliance Defending Freedom.
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In this episode, we break down the role of the U.S. Department of Education—what it does, what it doesn’t do, and how its policies impact students, teachers, and parents.
We explore recent executive orders, the ongoing shift from federal to local control, and what these changes mean for curriculum, funding, and educational equality.
Plus, we discuss why parental involvement and advocacy are more important than ever in shaping the future of education.
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This episode explores the ongoing tensions between federal and state policies on transgender athletes and parental rights in education.
We discuss a recent dispute between President Trump and Maine Governor Mills over transgender participation in sports, a Massachusetts court ruling on parental notification policies, and a proposed Parents' Bill of Rights in New Hampshire.
The conversation highlights the broader national debate on parental involvement and the evolving legal landscape surrounding these issues.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Jen Goddard, a new affiliate in Bangor, Maine, who's dedicated to empowering families in health and education. They discuss why parental involvement in education matters, challenges with school meal programs, and the need for transparency in school-based health clinics.
Jen shares the top concerns parents have, from nutrition to poor communication from schools. The episode highlights the importance of parents advocating for their children's health and well-being, especially when it comes to school policies and health treatments.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher highlights the crucial role parents play in shaping education policy through local school boards. She talks about the current political landscape surrounding parents' rights in education, the importance of flipping school boards that don’t align with parental interests, and how local elections can spark major legislative changes.
Gallagher also shares practical steps for parents to take back control of their children’s education, emphasizing the power of organization, collaboration, and long-term engagement in the political process.
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This episode dives into some big changes in education laws, especially around parental rights. We talk about new proposals in Iowa and California that would limit gender identity lessons and give parents more say in school curricula.
There's also discussion on federal COVID vaccine mandates for schools and some controversial policies in NYC regarding undocumented students. We wrap up with an announcement about an upcoming gala designed to support and empower parents in education.
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In this episode, narrative writer Anita Bartholomew joins the conversation to explore the growing influence of gender ideology in schools and its connection to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Anita shares her investigative insights on how schools are promoting cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, often without parental consent, and examines the societal and health implications of these policies.
The discussion delves into the emotional pressures faced by parents, the political underpinnings of gender education, and the urgent need for local community involvement to reclaim educational authority.
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In this episode of Parents Rights Now, Suzanne Gallagher examines President Trump’s executive orders on parental rights in education and the controversy surrounding gender transition procedures for minors.
She highlights the long-term consequences of medical interventions on children and the importance of parental involvement in education.
The episode also explores the legal implications of these orders and the growing movement advocating for parental rights in schools.
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In this episode of Parents Rights Now, Suzanne Gallagher explores the legal battles over transgender rights, including a lawsuit in Washington state challenging a federal executive order impacting funding for gender-affirming healthcare for minors. She also examines the implications of transgender athletes in sports and new legislative efforts in Oregon.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the rising demand for parental control in education and the growing movement for school choice as families seek alternatives to public schools.
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In this episode of the Parents Rights and Education podcast, special guest Anita Bartholomew, an accomplished narrative writer and author of the forthcoming book Sacrificial Lambs: A Liberal Reporter Exposes How the Progressive Left Harms Children in the Name of Gender Ideology, shares her journey and investigates the impact of gender ideology in schools.
The conversation delves into Oregon’s role in progressive education policies, the cultural implications of curriculum changes, and the legal challenges surrounding exposing children to mature content.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher breaks down President Trump's executive orders on K-12 education, focusing on removing radical ideologies and strengthening parental rights.
She talks about why parents need to stay involved and push for these changes to stick. The conversation dives into the growing movement of parents taking back control of their kids' education and what all of this could mean for future elections.
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We’re diving into big updates on parental rights laws across the country. From Washington’s Parents Bill of Rights to Oregon’s education struggles, plus new bills in Pennsylvania and Indiana aiming to give parents more say in their kids’ education and health decisions.
We also cover legal battles, school challenges, and why parents need to stay involved in shaping school policies.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher chats with Rob Schlapfer, founder of the Oregon Education Project, about why grassroots activism is essential to push back against woke education in Oregon.
They dive into how to build coalitions, navigate Oregon’s progressive landscape, and get communities involved in driving real political change. Rob and Suzanne highlight the power of smart resistance and teamwork in winning elections and shaping education policy.
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This episode features Suzanne Gallagher breaking down the changes in Oregon’s sexuality education, focusing on recent updates from the Oregon Department of Education that push support for student identities and peer relationships in the new Sexuality and Education Newsletter.
She critiques the promotion of certain health standards, like the HPV vaccine, and talks about how new policies impact minors. Gallagher also dives into the politics behind these changes, the funding driving them, and the lack of conservative voices in the discussion.
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This episode dives into the big shifts in education policy under the Trump administration, especially the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
It also covers the Oregon Department of Education’s push for more aggressive sexuality education and the struggles parental rights efforts are facing in Washington state.
The main takeaway? Community involvement and political action are more important than ever.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks with Russ Kautz, the Parents' Rights and Education leader in Medford, Oregon. Russ shares how the Community Impact Team is working to connect parents with their local school boards through town halls.
He opens up about his concerns with indoctrination in schools and stresses why community involvement in local governance is so important. They also dive into the challenges of rallying community support and why it’s crucial for parents to stay actively involved in their kids’ education.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks about why parents need to get involved in school boards, especially with big changes coming in 2025. She breaks down the challenges with current education policies and how President Trump is pushing for reform.
Suzanne also shares details about an upcoming event to empower parents and explains how Parents' Rights in Education is working to take back school boards and stand up for parental rights.
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This episode dives into big updates on parental rights and education, including a Supreme Court case about parents opting out of LGBTQ content in schools, Penny Schwinn’s nomination as Deputy Secretary of Education, a heated parental rights bill in Indiana, and Oregon’s kid governor making climate change a priority.
It highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between parents, school policies, and politics in education.
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Richard Burke, executive director of Western Liberty Network, talks about the upcoming Take the Offensive Leadership and Activist Training Conference. He breaks down why training is so important for grassroots activists and candidates, what kinds of workshops and tracks will be available, and who the featured speakers are. Burke also highlights the hands-on skills attendees will walk away with and the resources available for anyone who can’t make it in person.
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher dives into the Trump administration’s proposed education reforms, including Linda McMahon’s appointment as Secretary of Education.
She covers why education reform matters, the push for parental rights, school choice, and more technical education to get students workforce-ready. Suzanne also talks about the importance of keeping education decisions local and getting communities involved to make sure every student gets a quality education.
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In this episode, we break down big changes to teacher certification rules in New Jersey, a federal court ruling on Title IX and gender identity in sports, and what Trump’s pick for education secretary could mean for the future of education.
Suzanne also talk about concerns over dropping educational standards, why parental rights in schools matter, and the heated debate around gender identity in school sports.
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In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Winn, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in helping adults, couples, and families navigate the complexities of gender ideology and its impact on children and family dynamics.
Stephanie shares her journey from practicing the gender affirmation model to developing a critical stance, her experiences with detransitioners, and how she now works as a consultant and educator to empower parents.
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This episode takes a look at how the political scene in California is changing, especially when it comes to school boards and the impact of the parental rights movement.
Suzanne Gallagher talks about the wins conservative candidates have had in school board elections, what Donald Trump’s education policies mean, and why parents getting involved in education is so important. It also digs into the growing worries parents have about their rights and where the education system is headed, stressing the need to stay active in local elections.
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This episode dives into the growing push for parental rights in education, especially in New Hampshire, where a new bill is looking to spell out parents' roles in public schools.
It also touches on how federal funding affects school safety programs and digs into the ongoing debates over religious freedom and transgender rights in schools, unpacking a settlement for a teacher in Ohio who refused to use a student's preferred pronouns and name.
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In this episode, Tom Moyer, a psychologist and founder of Advocates for Truth in Our Schools, opens up about why parental rights matter so much when it comes to gender dysphoria and transgender policies in schools.
He shares the personal experiences that inspired him to start his advocacy group, talks about the challenges of rallying parents, and dives into the impact of Maine's LD 227 legislation.
Tom stresses the importance of parents being involved in addressing gender dysphoria and raises concerns about social transitioning in schools and how government policies are increasingly interfering in family life.
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This episode dives into how parental rights in education are changing, especially with recent legal battles and big Supreme Court decisions in the mix.
We talk about how COVID-19 got parents paying closer attention to what’s being taught in schools, the heated debates over critical race theory and gender identity, and what upcoming Supreme Court cases might mean for parents’ rights. It’s all about why parents need to stay involved and how public schools can be held accountable.
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In this episode, we’re talking about some big changes in education policies across the country. We’ll cover Ohio’s new rules around religious accommodations and tech in schools, Wyoming’s move toward education savings accounts, Arkansas’s push for more school choice, and California’s heated debates over parental rights and flag policies.
We’ll break down what these changes mean for students, parents, and teachers—and get into the ongoing debates about school choice, funding, and the role parents should play in education.
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In this conversation, Harry Pollak shares his experience of standing up for free speech at a school board meeting in Wyoming, where he faced repercussions for mentioning a superintendent's name.
He discusses the subsequent legal battle he undertook to defend his rights, culminating in a significant court ruling that protects citizens' rights to speak freely in public forums.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in governance and the need for parents to take an active role in their children's education, especially in light of perceived overreach by educational institutions.
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As we begin a new year in 2025, we wanted to lay out some of the specifics that Parents' Rights in Education stands for and fights for. This episode will briefly cover these topics!
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses significant developments in education and healthcare policies affecting minors, focusing on Florida's new database for classroom materials, concerns over school-based clinics in Maine, and the UK's ban on puberty blockers for minors.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and the implications of these policies on children's rights and health.
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In this conversation, John Klar discusses a significant legal case in Vermont regarding parental rights and vaccination consent. He expresses deep concern over a Vermont Supreme Court decision that limits parental authority in medical decisions for their children, particularly in the context of vaccinations administered in schools.
The discussion highlights the broader implications of state authority over parental rights, the role of education in health decisions, and the urgent need for parents to be informed and proactive in protecting their rights. Klar emphasizes the importance of reclaiming parental authority and the need for systemic change in public education.
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Today's episode delves into the controversial topic of gender identity education for children, focusing on initiatives like the My Gender Dolls project at the University of Minnesota.
The discussion highlights the role of educational institutions in promoting gender identity concepts, the implications of such teachings on young minds, and the financial and cultural factors driving this agenda. Suzanne calls for community action and parental involvement to address these issues.
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This week's Monday Briefing covers significant issues surrounding gender-affirming care for minors, the influence of DEI in education, recent controversies in Maine regarding a Parents' Rights in Education event cancellation, and innovative yet controversial educational practices at the University of Minnesota.
It emphasizes the importance of parental rights and the ongoing debates in these areas.
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In this episode, we sit down with Heidi Sampson, a dedicated advocate for parents’ rights and education reform. Heidi shares her journey from homeschooling advocate to serving on the Maine State Board of Education and as a Maine State Representative for four terms. Today, she mentors school board members and champions parental influence in public education.
Heidi introduces the Maine Education Initiative, an organization she co-founded to support school board members in navigating their roles and advocating for policies that prioritize parental rights and local decision-making. We discuss the historical shifts in education, the challenges posed by centralized agendas, and the need for a return to foundational principles of academic excellence and civic education.
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Today's episode explores the evolution of gay rights, focusing on the historical context provided by Harvey Milk's activism and its implications for today's LGBTQ+ education in public schools.
It discusses the increasing influence of LGBTQ+ ideologies in K-12 education, the challenges to parental rights, and the role of government in protecting individual rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for parental involvement in education and critiques the current state of policies affecting minors.
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The conversation covers significant legislative changes in Ohio regarding transgender rights in schools, the backlash against a gender identity curriculum in New York elementary schools, a case of failure to report sexual abuse in North Carolina, and the importance of parental rights in education.
The discussion highlights the ongoing debates surrounding education policies and the implications for students and parents.
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In this conversation, Rebecca Brooks discusses her resignation from teaching due to a controversial school policy regarding transgender students. She highlights the infringement of First Amendment rights and the chilling effect on educators and students.
Rebecca launched a petition to raise awareness about the policy, which many in her community were unaware of. The discussion also covers the challenges faced when addressing the school board and the broader implications for the community.
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In "I Demand the Affirmation of Normal!", we discuss the UK’s decision to stop routinely prescribing puberty blockers for minors, citing a lack of evidence on safety and effectiveness. The episode examines the origins and side effects of these drugs, rising concerns about medical experimentation on children, and growing calls for a cautious, evidence-based approach.
Challenging the current narrative around gender-affirming care, it advocates for protecting normal biological development and questions the ethics of allowing children to make irreversible decisions without adequate understanding or scientific support.
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In this week's interview, Lauren Sims shares her journey as a parent advocating for her children's rights within the school system. After a series of troubling incidents involving her daughters being pulled out of class without proper notification, Lauren sought to establish clear communication and expectations with school officials.
The discussion highlights the challenges parents face in navigating school policies, the importance of written agreements, and the legal implications of school actions against parents. Lauren's story serves as a call to action for other parents to be informed and involved in their children's education.
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The episode discusses the importance of distinguishing between a democracy and a republic. It references Bernard Dobski's article from The Heritage Foundation and Walter Williams' work. The founders of America chose a republican model over a direct democracy due to concerns about instability and tyranny of the majority. The episode emphasizes the need for a republican approach to protect minority rights and guard against the majoritarian vices inherent in a pure democracy.
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CALIFORNIA - High School History Teacher Yanked After Rant Comparing Trump to Hitler
https://www.thedailybeast.com/california-history-teacher-yanked-after-rant-…
OREGON - Parents, students in St. Helens call on entire school board to resign amid teacher sex abuse charges
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/st-helens-school-board-resignation-c…
INDIANA - Appeals Court Upholds Indiana Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Limits Parental and Medical Authority and Favors Power of the State
https://bloomingtonian.com/2024/11/14/appeals-court-upholds-indiana-gender-affirming-care-ban-limits-parental-and-medical-authority-and-favors-power-of-the-state/
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Amber Lavigne discusses her lawsuit against the Great Salt Bay Community School for transitioning her daughter without her consent.
The conversation explores the implications of parental rights in education, the importance of community support, and the need for parents to be informed and involved in school policies regarding gender identity.
Amber emphasizes the necessity of monitoring children's online activities and encourages parents to engage with school boards to protect their rights and their children's well-being.
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Join us as we dive into the evolving landscape of K-12 public education policy with a focus on President Trump’s proposed changes post-election.
We cover significant topics, from the potential end of DEI programs and Title IX revisions to school choice advancements and the momentum for universal private school choice.
Learn how Parents' Rights In Education is strategizing to empower parents, endorse school board candidates, and build a strong network through initiatives like THE ALLIANCE.
Discover how we’re preparing for 2025 and ensuring parental rights stay at the forefront.
Don’t miss insights on our advocacy efforts, upcoming March event, and ways to get involved!
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Episode Overview:
This episode dives into major changes in U.S. K-12 education, touching on policy updates, school choice, and shifting demographics. Perfect for parents, educators, and stakeholders.
Key Points:
Oklahoma’s Superintendent Ryan Walters champions parental rights, less federal control, and a patriotic curriculum to curb social indoctrination.
School choice remains contested. Recent efforts in states like Colorado and Kentucky have faced setbacks, revealing a rural-urban divide and union influences.
In Nevada, a teacher’s political remarks at Lied STEM Academy ignited concerns about classroom bias and parental rights.
Falling birth rates are leading to lower enrollments, financial challenges, and increased interest in school choice.
Final Thoughts:
The push for parental empowerment and local control in education continues. Up to 40% of students may soon have private school options.
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Jessica Tapia is a former physical education teacher from the Jurupa Unified School District in Southern California district. She who was fired for refusing to follow unconstitutional district directives to lie to parents and hide their children's gender transitions.
She sued the district citing discrimination on the basis of religion and won! The Jurupa Unified School District paid Tapia $360,000.
Jessica now is actively involved in activism to help other people stand up for TRUTH against transgender ideology and encourages other teachers to stand up against these unconstitutional policies!
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This conversation emphasizes the critical role of school board elections in shaping education policies and the importance of parental engagement in these local races. Suzanne Gallagher discusses how school boards influence curriculum, budget allocation, and community representation, urging parents to participate actively in these elections to ensure their voices are heard and their values reflected in education.
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Today's Monday Briefing discusses recent controversies in Wisconsin schools regarding a trans drag queen's visit to a middle school, which faced backlash from parents.
It points out the explicit goals of LGBTQ+ advocacy in schools and the implications of gender identity policies that allow students to make decisions without parental consent.
Suzanne emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and awareness in educational settings.
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In this conversation, Linda Eskridge discusses her experience as the first school board director to pass the Parents' Rights in Education Proclamation in Oregon.
She shares the backlash she faced from the community, particularly from LGBTQ groups, and the ethical concerns surrounding the actions of a dissenting board member.
Linda also highlights the policies she has implemented to support parents' rights and maintain appropriate curriculum in schools, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in education.
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This conversation focuses on the significance of Parents' Rights in Education Month, highlighting the historical context of parental rights in education through the landmark case Fields vs. Palmdale. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in education and introduces the Parents' Rights and Education Proclamation as a tool for fostering collaboration between parents and schools. The discussion also provides practical tips for parents on how to engage with school boards effectively and encourages sharing success stories to inspire others.
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The conversation explores the ongoing debates surrounding parental rights in education, focusing on recent polls, school choice, book bans in Colorado, and specific legislative measures like New York Proposition 1 and Wisconsin's gender policies.
The discussion highlights the divide between parental control and state intervention, emphasizing the importance of transparency and trust in the educational system.
The conversation also features an affiliate spotlight on Kiki Fuscher, who advocates against explicit content in K-12 education.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher and Lee Spiller discuss the critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, particularly in relation to mental health programs and consent.
They explore the implications of school policies, the impact of surveys on children, and the legislative efforts aimed at protecting parental rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for informed consent and the role of external programs in schools, highlighting the importance of community involvement and advocacy for children's welfare.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher emphasizes the critical role of K-12 education in shaping America's future. She discusses the importance of local control and parental rights in education, the need for civic education to foster informed citizens, and the necessity of high academic standards.
Suzanne also highlights the impact of local elections on education policy and encourages listeners to take action by voting to influence the future of education in their communities.
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This week's Monday Briefing explores critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, highlighting a legal case in Maine where a mother challenges a school district's handling of her child's gender identity without parental consent.
It also discusses a controversial incident in California where a teacher allegedly incentivized political bias among students during a mock election.
Additionally, the conversation addresses the growing trend of land acknowledgments in schools, which some argue presents a one-sided view of American history.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community advocacy in shaping educational policies.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher and Lee Spiller discuss the critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, particularly in relation to mental health programs and consent. They explore the implications of school policies, the impact of surveys on children, and the legislative efforts aimed at protecting parental rights. The conversation emphasizes the need for informed consent and the role of external programs in schools, highlighting the importance of community involvement and advocacy for children's welfare.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the dangers of declining societal standards across various domains, including education, cultural identity, and public discourse. She highlights the consequences of initiatives like DEI in education, the economic ramifications of a poorly educated workforce, and the erosion of public discourse in a democratic society. Gallagher emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards to ensure cultural vibrancy and economic stability for future generations.
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This week's Monday Briefing delves into the contentious issues surrounding school choice, parental rights in education, and the political landscape affecting these topics. It highlights the ongoing debate between Democrats and Republicans regarding the use of public funds for private education, the recent legal victories for parental rights in Pennsylvania, and the implications of transgender policies in schools in California. The discussion also touches on the upcoming Texas election and the candidates' stances on these critical issues.
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In today's episode, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Vanessa Wells, an Ohio affiliate leader who recently won a significant Supreme Court case regarding transparency in school district operations. Vanessa discusses her journey of filing open records requests, the challenges she faced with redacted information, and her concerns about the lack of transparency in her local school district.
She shares personal experiences that motivated her advocacy, including issues of school safety and the impact of a troubling superintendent. The conversation highlights the importance of parental involvement in school governance and the need for accountability in educational institutions.
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Today's episode explores the implications of allowing minors to vote in school board elections, highlighting recent legislative efforts in New Jersey and Maryland. It discusses the potential consequences of lowering the voting age, the historical context of voting rights, and the growing influence of student activism in education.
The conversation also addresses concerns regarding the maturity and decision-making capabilities of teenagers, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in educational governance.
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The newest installment of the Monday Briefing covers significant developments in education policy across various states.
Suzanne focuses on youth voting rights in New Jersey, the partnership between the Oregon Education Association and the Democratic Socialists of America, a Virginia teacher's settlement over pronoun use, and the broader implications of civil rights in educational settings.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of parental rights and advocacy in the face of changing educational policies.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Charles Ellis, a candidate running for State House District 128 in Maine. They discuss Ellis's motivations for entering politics, the importance of parental involvement in education, and the challenges facing the education system today.
Ellis emphasizes the need for parents to take an active role in their children's education and critiques the current state of public education, arguing that it fails to prepare students for the workforce. The discussion highlights the significance of civic engagement and the responsibility of citizens to participate in government.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the recent vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance, highlighting their qualifications and positions on public school policies.
She critiques the lack of discussion on critical issues such as K-12 education, religious liberty, and transgender policies. Gallagher emphasizes the need for accountability in education and advocates for reform at both local and federal levels, arguing that the Department of Education has failed in its mission.
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Today's Monday Briefing explores the recent developments in parental rights legislation, particularly focusing on Tennessee's new law that strengthens parental consent in children's healthcare decisions. It contrasts this with California's controversial Safety Act, which has sparked debates over parental oversight in education.
The discussion highlights various legal battles and community responses to educational policies that parents feel infringe on their rights, emphasizing the growing movement for parental advocacy across the country.
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In this conversation, Shawn Chummar discusses his candidacy for the Oregon House of Representatives, sharing his motivations for running, the key issues he aims to address, including the economy, education, and public safety.
He emphasizes the importance of civic duty and the need for effective representation in government. Chummar reflects on his personal experiences and the challenges faced by his community, advocating for better support for small businesses, improved educational standards, and enhanced law enforcement practices.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the controversial content provided by the Amaze.org website, which is used for sexual education in schools. She highlights specific videos that address sensitive topics such as masturbation and sexual orientation, raising concerns about the appropriateness of this content for young children.
Gallagher also critiques the involvement of minors in content creation for Amaze and the implications of organizations promoting sexual education. She advocates for an opt-in policy for controversial curriculums, emphasizing the need for parental consent and awareness.
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This week's Monday Briefing covers significant issues in education, focusing on racial equality, parental rights, and legal challenges regarding curriculum content.
It highlights a case of a teacher advocating against discrimination in California, the implications of a school board's stance on a controversial bill in Ohio, and a legal battle concerning parental rights in education related to LGBTQ+ content in Maryland.
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Colleen O'Neal, a candidate for state representative in Maine, discusses her motivation for running for office and her focus on parents' rights in education. She highlights the lack of access and input for parents in school board decisions and the need to address issues such as trans students playing on women's teams and the sexualization of children in schools. Colleen emphasizes the importance of returning to a focus on core education subjects and allowing parents to make decisions for their children's education.
Colleen O’Neal spent 30 years in public service before retiring in 2022. She has been married to her husband Steve for 32 years and has two children and four grandchildren. She holds a bachelor’s in Intelligence and Securities and a Master’s in Homeland Security. Colleen is a staunch believer in the Constitution and a lover of Liberty.
Top 3 Priorities:
1. Remove powers of the school boards and return the power to parents.
2. Remove children's access to porn - Pornography isn’t for children
3. No Secrets!
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This week's topic dives into the introduction of AI-based mental health counseling in schools through a program called Alongside Care.
Suzanne Gallagher highlights the alarming trends in student mental health and the shortage of counselors, leading to the development of this AI solution.
While the program aims to provide support to students, Suzanne raises significant concerns about privacy, parental involvement, and the implications of using AI for mental health counseling.
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This week's Monday Briefing focuses on recent controversies in education, focusing on the Miami-Dade School Board's problem with information getting leaked to Antifa, the Portland Public Schools' directive on political displays, and a troubling assignment given to middle school students in New York.
Each topic highlights the ongoing debates surrounding parental rights, political expression in schools, and the appropriateness of educational content.
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Jeff Scott, a candidate for school board in Hartland, Michigan, discusses his concerns about the school district and his reasons for running. He highlights issues such as dropping enrollment, lack of transparency, and controversial policies regarding gender and discrimination. Jeff emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and local control in education. He also mentions his conservative slate of running mates and the support they have received from the community. Jeff encourages listeners to visit his website and get involved in his campaign.
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The conversation is about public relations for parents and how they can make changes in their schools. The main focus is on sharing their stories and efforts with Parents' Rights in Education to get the publicity needed to win local issues. The conversation also covers steps parents can take to document their experiences, identify the issue, build a network of parents, compile evidence, and prepare for testifying before the school board. The key takeaway is that parents have the power to create change by sharing their stories and working together.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher discusses several education-related topics from different states. The principal themes include illegal campaign activities in North Carolina, transgender locker room policies in Nevada, a principal arrested for sexual exploitation in Arizona, and a lawsuit against a school district in Colorado for violating parents' rights.
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Suzanne Venker is back for another episode!
This conversation explores the rise of radical feminism in recent years and the impact it has had on politics and society. It discusses the influence of feminism in the 2016 election and the current election year.
The conversation also touches on the importance of open dialogue and communication in discussing political beliefs and the need for parents to assert their rights in the education system. The role of parents in shaping their children's values and beliefs is emphasized, as well as the need to challenge and question prevailing narratives.
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The conversation covers two main themes: the introduction of the term 'ace/aro' and the role of public schools in promoting sexual identities, and the controversy surrounding a principal's announcement of a personal lifestyle change. The conversation also touches on the importance of communication and sharing information with those closest to us.
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The conversation covers several topics related to education and LGBTQ+ issues. The principal of Sunset Primary School in Oregon legally changed her name and uses they/them pronouns. Ohio schools are inviting LGBTQ+ activists to talk to students about being trans and dealing with unsupportive parents. California allows students in grades 7-12 to receive confidential medical services without parental consent. The conversation also includes a shoutout to a candidate for the Oregon State House of Representatives.
PreScore ShoutoutName: Shawn Chummar, Candidate
Position: Oregon State Representative - House District 36
PreScore: 100%
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Shawn was just two years old when his parents immigrated from India to chase the American Dream! They came with very little, and he grew up watching his parents build a new life, brick by brick. Having lived in the same zip code for over 40 years, he is passionate and knowledgeable about local issues. Shawn is not a politician—he’s a businessman who is running for House District 36 because he wants to keep the American dream an achievable reality for all Oregonians.
Top 3 Priorities:
- Education
- Affordable Housing
- Economy
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Suzanne Venker is an author, public speaker, a weekly podcast host, and helps women reject bogus narratives about men, marriage, and motherhood that sabotage their success in life and in love.
Today, she discusses how the public education system perpetuates false narratives about men, marriage, and motherhood. She highlights the influence of schools in shaping children's beliefs and behaviors, emphasizing the impact of the woke culture. Venker explains that public schools often bypass parents and promote their own agenda, creating a conflict with biblical principles and undermining the parent-child relationship.
However, she is optimistic about the growing awareness and activism among parents to challenge the indoctrination in schools. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by teachers and the need for citizens to support parents in their efforts to reform the education system.
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The conversation discusses incidents where students' free speech rights were violated in schools. It highlights the importance of adults and influential figures standing up for students' rights.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of organizing conservative political student groups in K-12 schools and the need for parents and citizens to monitor district activities and policies. It emphasizes the need for public schools to focus on academics rather than becoming hotbeds for political activism.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher discusses three different news stories. The first story is about a high school student in Edmond, Oklahoma who was told he couldn't fly the American flag from his pickup truck.
The second story is about new policies passed by the Laramie County School District in Wyoming regarding parental rights and book procurement.
The third story is about the state achievement results in Colorado, showing low percentages of students meeting or exceeding expectations in English language arts and math.
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Position: Maine State Representative
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Bio: Colleen O’Neal spent 30 years in public service before retiring in 2022. She has been married to her husband Steve for 32 years and has two children and four grandchildren. She holds a bachelor’s in Intelligence and Securities and a Master’s in Homeland Security. Colleen is a staunch believer in the Constitution and a lover of Liberty.
Top 3 Priorities:
Remove powers of the school boards and return the power to parents.
Remove children's access to porn - Pornography isn’t for children
No Secrets!
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher interviews Richard Burke about the importance of school board elections and citizen involvement in local government. They discuss the role of school boards in setting policies and curriculum, the controversy surrounding content in schools, and the need for parents to be involved in their children's education. Richard emphasizes the importance of common sense and good decision-making skills in school board members, and encourages parents to run for school board positions. He also highlights the resources and training available through Western Liberty Network and Parents' Rights in Education.
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The conversation discusses the importance of being informed about elections and their impact on K-12 public education. It emphasizes the need for parents' rights and local school district control. The conversation also highlights the role of activism and testifying at school board meetings to bring about change. It provides five steps for offering effective testimony and suggests creating a book review committee to address concerns about controversial library books.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher discusses three news stories. The first story is about a Kansas school district censoring and mocking a mother for exposing pornographic books in schools. The second story is about the Supreme Court refusing to reinstate Biden's new Title IX rule. The third story is about the Montana Supreme Court striking down a law requiring parental consent for minors to obtain an abortion. The conversation also touches on the importance of parental rights and the inclusion of transgender students in school sports, after a ruling in Virginia.
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Katrina Smith, a member of the Maine House of Representatives, District 62, discusses her fight against a bill to make Maine a sanctuary state for minors struggling with gender dysphoria.
She shares her experience of winning the battle by exposing the bill early on and generating national pressure. However, she also talks about the challenges of dealing with a Democrat super majority in the state and the passage of a radical abortion bill that included transgender services.
The conversation highlights the importance of informed consent and the need to support legislators in their fight against controversial cultural issues.
Katrina serves on the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business committee, but the fight against cultural issues has been her primary concern. Katrina is currently running for re-election for her seat in the Main House of Representatives.
Recently she spearheaded, and won the fight against the first bill that tried to make Maine a sanctuary state for children struggling with gender dysphoria, LD 1735.
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Today, we are taking a look at who we are, how we got here, and what we are doing now for Parents' Rights in Education.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher discusses several news stories related to education. The principal themes include a lawsuit against a school district for negligence in a sexual assault case, controversy over banned books in Nebraska, the promotion of anti-Israel propaganda in Portland schools, parental rights in California, and a lawsuit in Colorado regarding transgender students. The conversation covers topics such as school safety, freedom of speech, parental rights, and transgender issues.
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Bio: Sara is a mother of two young men and a wife to a Navy Vet. She is running for the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School Board in 2025. Her goal is to leave a legacy not only to her children and grandchildren but for all kids!
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This Friday, we are revisiting an interview from last year with our Parents' Rights in Education Affiliate Allen Sarvians from Maine!
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As the new school year approaches, it is important for parents to be involved and informed about their child's education. This conversation provides practical tips and advice for parents to navigate the school system.
It emphasizes the need to establish lines of communication with the school, familiarize oneself with school policies and guidelines, attend school board meetings, volunteer in the school or classroom, and stay engaged with the curriculum.
The conversation also highlights the importance of being aware of and advocating for parental rights in areas such as health, safety, privacy, and curriculum content.
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In this conversation, Suzanne Gallgaher covers various news topics related to parents' rights and education.
The principal themes include the selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's vice president, the censorship of pro-Trump parking spots in Keller, Texas, the dismissal of a complaint in an accidental COVID-19 vaccination case in Vermont, and the Biden administration's new Title IX regulation. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding school district policies and advocating for parents' rights.
Trans Refuge Bill: https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/07/dont-fall-for-tim-walzs-centrist-facade/
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Running for: Maine House of Representatives, District 41
Bio: Cory is a proud native Mainer and his most important job is being a father to his 7 year old daughter and a husband. He works in a healthcare setting and has served on Norway, Maine and Winthrop, Maine Fire Departments.
His Top 3 Priorities are:
Reinvigorate Education
Make Maine more affordable
Prioritize Public Safety
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Morgan Collier is the PRE Affiliate in TALCO Texas. She and her husband Dewey, are highly involved in political advocacy. She is a fighter and has the resolve and determination of a rock star leader.
Morgan Collier discusses a new initiative in Texas that involves using affidavits to hold government trustees accountable for deviating from the Constitution.
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In this episode, Suzanne discusses the concept of overreach and its application to parents. She explores the rights of parents and citizens in relation to government institutions and experts.
Next, the conversation addresses the role of school boards and the right of citizens to petition governing bodies. It delves into the definition of experts and their influence on decision-making.
Suzanne concludes with a discussion on a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in schools and the importance of parental rights in education.
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The conversation covers various topics related to political campaigns, sports, controversy over the LGBTQ+ agenda, and parents' rights. It discusses instances of drag demonstrations with minors, controversial performances at the Olympic Games, and the use of children in public performances. The conversation also touches on the selection of political leaders and the importance of participating in the selection process. It highlights a lawsuit filed against the state of California regarding a law that restricts teachers from disclosing a student's gender identity to parents.
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Location: Hartland, Michigan
Role: Candidate for Hartland School Board
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BIO: Jeff is a proud family man with three children in the Hartland School District. He is seeking to serve his community by joining the local School Board because he is concerned about schools restricting parent involvement in the district, an issue widely known within the community.
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Rebekah Schultheiss, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, discusses a case involving an Oregon mom, Jessica Bates, whose adoption application was denied because she would not affirm her support for her child's gender identity. The case is currently at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Schultheiss explains that the case has implications for parental rights, religious freedom, and freedom of speech. She warns that if the state can deny adoptive parents based on their beliefs, it sets a dangerous precedent for the state interfering with biological parents as well. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of the case on the public school system and the rights of parents to control what is taught to their children.
Guest: Rebekah Schultheiss, Attorney Defending Parents Rights
Email: rschultheiss@freedomfoundation.com
Current / Relevant Case: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-mom-claims-adoption-application-was….
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Today's conversation covers the 2024 GOP platform and its implications for K-12 education. The platform includes support for universal school choice, parental rights over education, ending teacher tenure, and prohibiting transgender girls from playing girls' sports.
It also addresses topics such as critical race theory, discipline in schools, and the role of religion in education. The platform proposes closing the U.S. Department of Education. The conversation highlights the key points of the platform and their potential impact on K-12 education.
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In this Monday Briefing, Suzanne covers the following:
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Safety Act, which prohibits school districts from requiring staff to disclose information about a student's sexual orientation or gender identity to parents. The act also protects school staff from retaliation if they refuse to notify parents of a child's gender.
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and X will be relocating to Texas due to the Safety Act and other laws that he believes attack families and companies.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition appealing a decision that dismissed a lawsuit where a school allegedly helped a student with their gender transition without parental knowledge.
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Location: Cumberland, Maine
Running For: Main House of Representatives - House Seat: District 110
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Bio: Scott is running for the US House of Representatives to represent Maine District 110 and received a 100% on the PreScore. Scott's top 3 priorities are: Academic Excellence, Fiscal Responsibility, and Protecting Medicare and Social Security. You can learn more about Scott and his race at his PreScore profile page.
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Nick Sawka, an affiliate leader in Linden, Washington, discusses his program called All Pro Dads and Parents, which promotes parent and child quality time together. He also talks about his experience running for school board and his commitment to advocating for parental rights in education. One of his main concerns is the changes to Title IX and the impact it will have on women's sports. Nick emphasizes the importance of fairness and protecting women's rights in athletic competitions. He encourages parents to get involved and voice their opinions to make a positive change.
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In today's episode, Suzanne highlights key moments from NEA President Becky Pringle’s speech at the National Education Association (NEA) Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly, where Pringle lays out the NEA's plan to weaponize the public schools system for activism.
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In this Monday Briefing, we cover the appointment of a new superintendent in the Tigard-Tualatin School District and a transgender notification bill in California.
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Ben Edtl, a candidate for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 37, discusses his activism and reasons for running for office. He shares his experiences defying lockdown orders as a business owner and the backlash he faced. Edtl also talks about the issues he is passionate about, including parents' rights and the problems in the public education system.
He criticizes the current Democratic representative in his district and highlights the corruption and grift in Oregon politics. Despite facing opposition from the Republican establishment, Edtl is determined to bring about change.
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Independence Day is not just about celebrations, but a commemoration of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. This event marked a point in history when Americans said individual human rights MUST be protected at all costs.
In this episode, Suzanna shares stories of what American Revolution leaders were willing to put on the line to make sure these rights were protected, and gives a charge to make sure we make the same choice today.
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In this Monday Briefing, Suzanne Gallgaher discusses recent developments related to parental rights in education and gender-affirming care. The conversation covers the Texas Supreme Court's ruling on gender-affirming care, the battle over state board of education seats in New Jersey, and the federal court's halt of Biden's Title IX regulations in four states.
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Clayton Cuteri is a software engineer by trade and had a successful career in California, but he felt something was missing. After taking some time he felt called to, "Do What You Fear Most." After that realization, he took 3 crucial actions:
- He quit his job
- Traveled the world
- And started his own podcast, Traveling to Consciousness, where he discusses consciousness, ancient wisdom, and how to tap into your inner power and manifest your unique human experience.
He is now currently taking on his next pursuit of running for the US House of Representatives for the 17th District of Pennsylvania
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Today's topic is the national education crisis and the role of the Department of Education. In this episode, Suzanne highlights the influence of the federal government and the United Nations in controlling K-12 schools, as well as the skyrocketing cost of public schools and the declining academic outcomes.
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This week's Monday Briefing: Suzanne Gallgaher discusses various topics related to parental rights issues. She starts by discussing the Washington State Parents' Bill of Rights law, which is facing legal challenges.
Then, she mentions the American College of Physicians' statement on defining 'family'.
The conversation covers the Ohio Parents' Bill of Rights and its impact on education.
And finally, Suzanne discusses allegations of doctors pressuring parents to give their children transgender medical interventions at a children's hospital in Houston, Texas. Link 1 | Link 2
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Marquis Phillips, also known as Lightbulb Initiative HQ, exposes inappropriate content in K-12 public schools through his YouTube channel. He started the Light Bulb Initiative in 2020 after questioning the government's response to the pandemic and facing backlash for asking questions.
Marquis focuses on discussing and exposing the materials and curriculum being used in schools. He emphasizes the importance of protecting children and engaging in conversations about what is being taught. Marquis has faced censorship on platforms like YouTube and Facebook but continues to educate and inform through his channel.
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Today's conversation discusses the national K-12 education crisis and its impact on children. Suzanne covers two documents promoted by the Oregon Department of Education and the Teachers Union.
The first is on school-based sexuality education and the other on teaching and organizing for Palestine. Suzanne emphasizes the need to address these issues at the national level and regain parental rights in education.
It also explores the history of the federal Department of Education and the possibilities for education reform. The conversation concludes with the recognition that the national K-12 education crisis is now a federal campaign issue.
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In this Monday Briefing, Suzanne discusses a ban on requiring schools to notify parents of a child's pronoun change in California, a recall effort for a school board director in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and a surgeon in Houston, Texas accused of illegally obtaining private patient information.
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In an engaging interview, Suzanne Gallgaher talks with Norma Rivera, a proactive grandmother from Damascus, Oregon, who is deeply involved in educational advocacy. Norma shares her firsthand experiences and concerns about the public school system, highlighting an incident involving her son. He was injured during a baseball practice, and despite the seriousness of his injury, the school's principal was unaware and even planned to suspend him for absenteeism. This situation sparked Norma's advocacy for more parental involvement and awareness in school affairs.
Norma also discusses her troubling observations while working temporarily at a school. She mentions a "secret room" where conversations between students and teachers were kept confidential, away from parents' knowledge, which she found inappropriate. Her main argument is that schools are overstepping their boundaries by handling matters that should be the responsibility of parents and by providing services beyond basic education. This, she argues, dilutes the academic focus and encroaches on parental rights, making a strong case for the necessity of active parental involvement in schooling to ensure that children's education aligns with family values and expectations.
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In this pivotal episode, as the U.S. heads into a presidential election year, the conversation around parental rights takes center stage. We delve into the controversial stance of libertarian candidate Chase Oliver, who advocates for parental consent in administering gender-affirming treatments to minors. Meanwhile, we contrast the American debate with developments in Europe where countries like Sweden, Norway, and France have begun to classify such treatments as experimental. These nations recommend prioritizing psychological support and are cautious about the physical interventions, pointing out the significant risks and uncertain benefits associated with them. Join us as we explore these complex issues and their implications on parental rights and child welfare.
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On today's episode, we delve into Washington State's contentious 'Parents' Bill of Rights,' facing legal hurdles for potentially leading to school discrimination. The new law, set to empower parents over their children's curriculum and health records, is challenged by a coalition including the ACLU, claiming it's unconstitutional and vague. The case, heading to court, could reshape parental involvement in education.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 2749, bolstering parents' rights in guiding their children's upbringing, education, and health care, and elevating these rights to the level of free speech and religion. The bill aims to curb government overreach, but also sparks debate on the extent of parental control, particularly concerning the health care of minors, amid concerns about the potential for medical decisions that could harm children's well-being.
In California, a proposed measure requiring schools to notify parents if their child wishes to change their gender identity failed to qualify for the ballot. The initiative, which also sought to ban transgender girls from participating in female sports and restrict gender-affirming surgeries for minors, fell short by over 146,000 signatures. Opponents argued it threatened the safety of transgender youth in non-supportive households.
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Join Suzanne Gallagher on The Parents' Right in Education Podcast as she interviews Morgan Collier, a passionate advocate for parental rights from Talco, Texas. Morgan shares her journey in political advocacy alongside her husband and discusses her involvement with Parents' Rights in Education. They delve into the challenges faced by parents in rural areas, the importance of grassroots movements, and the critical role of community involvement in school board meetings. Morgan's unwavering commitment to protecting children's education and encouraging others to stand up for their rights makes this episode an inspiring listen. Don't miss this powerful conversation!
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The non-profit organization Pornography Is Not Education reveals concerns about explicit content in school and public libraries targeting minors. Commercial providers like EBSCO, Cengage, and Gale are criticized for embedding harmful advertising and explicit links within educational resources, bypassing internet filters. This issue has triggered legislative responses in states like Mississippi and Utah, though many struggle with enforcement and accountability.
In Texas, despite the U.S. Supreme Court's support for age verification laws, the challenge persists with providers continuing to expose students to inappropriate content. Schools employ "single sign-on" systems that shield student activities from parental view, complicating oversight.
There's also a troubling trend where schools partner with public libraries to share digital resources, enabling them to deny direct responsibility for the content accessed by students. This partnership model, funded significantly during the Obama Administration, is expanding nationwide, further diluting parental control over the educational content their children are exposed to.
Parents are encouraged to engage directly by requesting access to their children's online school portals, communicating with district administrators, and advocating at school board meetings to ensure a safer digital environment for their children.
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The New Hampshire Senate has passed HB1205, which restricts transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in public schools from grades 5 to 12. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, also prohibits athletic associations like the NHIAA from addressing complaints about gender segregation enforcement in sports. Additionally, it allows students harmed by non-compliance to sue schools. Governor Sununu has expressed agreement with the bill's goals but has not confirmed if he will sign it. Advocates urge the public to contact the Governor's office to support the bill.
The Cobb County School Board in Georgia, facing backlash for removing books with sexually explicit content from school libraries, has stood firm. Since September 2023, when explicit materials were first removed, critics have pushed to oust Superintendent Chris Ragsdale. Despite this, in early 2024, the board reviewed 23 additional books for explicit content. Superintendent Ragsdale maintains a strict stance against such materials in education, emphasizing a moral binary in the debate. Supporters are urged to contact him and board members to express backing.
A federal appeals court ruled that Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools do not have to let parents opt their K-5 children out of LGBTQ-related curriculum. The 2-1 decision by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's denial of a preliminary injunction, arguing that exposure to contrary ideas, even for religious reasons, does not violate the First Amendment. The court stated that this exposure is part of the compromise of public schooling. This decision affects parents from various faiths and a parental rights group.
California's Assembly Bill 1955, introduced by Assemblyman Chris Ward, prohibits school districts from mandating staff to notify parents if a student appears to be transgender. This bill aims to prevent "forced outing" of LGBTQ students and protect employees from district retaliation. It includes provisions for counseling and mental health services for affected students and families. Having undergone significant amendments, AB1955 will require further approvals in both the Senate and Assembly before potentially being signed by the governor.
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Welcome to the Parents' Rights in Education Podcast with your host, Suzanne Gallagher. Today, we have an inspiring guest, Lisa Chaffee, the Ohio affiliate for Parents' Rights in Education (PRE). Lisa, a dedicated mother and advocate, shares her journey from a concerned parent to a formidable activist in Ohio's education landscape.
In this episode, Lisa discusses her involvement with significant legislative efforts, including House Bill 8, which aims to ensure schools cannot withhold crucial information from parents about their child's health, and House Bill 68, the Safe Act, which seeks to ban puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors. Despite facing challenges, including a veto from Governor DeWine and ongoing legal battles, Lisa remains steadfast in her advocacy.
Lisa's passion for restoring parental rights led her to testify before school boards and the state legislature, overcoming initial fears to become a powerful voice for change. She emphasizes the urgency of her mission, motivated by the desire to protect future generations from losing critical thinking skills and freedoms.
Lisa also highlights her work with immigrant communities in Ohio, helping them navigate educational rights and combatting intimidation. She shares her plans to collaborate with Moms for Liberty to host a summit, equipping parents with the tools to advocate effectively.
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Campus protests and May graduations have highlighted concerns over public school curricula at Parents' Rights In Education. The scrutiny includes perceptions of male/female roles and the overselling of women being able to do everything, while boys can be girls.
Two articles inspired this commentary. The first is a commencement address by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College, which emphasized traditional roles for women and the importance of motherhood over career ambitions. Butker's speech suggested that women have been misled about their roles, with his wife, Isabelle, exemplifying fulfillment in her vocation as a homemaker and primary educator of their children. However, he overlooked key realities such as infertility, the importance of a "Plan B," and the possibility of balancing careers and family.
The 1970s feminist movement aimed to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for women's equal protection under the law. Though it passed the House and Senate, it failed to gain enough state ratifications due to fears of unintended consequences. Today, individual states have adopted similar policies, leading to ongoing debates about gender roles and parental rights.
Butker's success and ability to support his family are commendable, but his views miss important points about modern realities. Homemaking is not a formal vocation, careers can wait, and technology offers new income options. The new feminist dynamic has created a Gender Gap, as highlighted by Kay Hymowitz in City Journal. Young women are increasingly left-leaning, creating a significant political divide. Mistrust between young men and women is growing, as seen globally, with high expectations from women not yet met by society.
Dating and marriage norms have shifted, with women often discriminating against men from opposing political parties. This dynamic raises concerns about the future of relationships and the responsibilities of raising children. Government schools must represent community values, promoting the importance of two-parent families for the stability of US culture.
The commentary concludes by questioning what values local schools are teaching and advocating for the representation of traditional family structures to provide security, love, leadership, and guidance for children, roles that the government cannot fulfill.
Butker AddressGen Z's Gender Stalemate
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The Grants Pass School Board is updating its policy on parental rights to align with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The revised policy, which was discussed in a second reading and vote, ensures parents can request educational materials, excuse students from specific activities, and access syllabi and reading lists. Additionally, the board will host annual "listening sessions" to foster communication with parents.
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In Temecula, California, the local school board faces division over curriculum and parental rights ahead of a recall election for School Board President Joseph Komrosky on June 4. Tensions rose after the 2022 ban on teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) by three newly elected conservative board members. A lawsuit by students, parents, and the teachers' union seeks to overturn the ban. Supporters of the ban, like parent Daniel Molina, argue for local control, while opponents, including father Dave Berry, worry about the restrictive impact on teachers. The district approved new textbooks after state intervention to ensure compliance with educational standards.
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The Lakeside Union School District in California unanimously approved a new "Parents Bill of Rights," sparking debate among attendees. The policy grants parents the ability to restrict book access, opt out of certain topics, and receive notifications on bullying, suicidal intent, academic achievement, and sexual transitioning. Concerns about LGBTQ student safety and potential lawsuits were raised. Board President Andrew Hayes emphasized the need to represent local constituents rather than follow state mandates, advocating for increased parental involvement in education.
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The Biden Administration's Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating Katy ISD's policy on parental rights regarding gender transition notifications. Katy ISD's policy requires staff to inform parents if their child requests a gender
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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher, interviews Kate Anderson, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and Director of the Center for Parental Rights. They discuss President Biden's recent rewrite of Title IX, which redefines sex discrimination in schools, potentially impacting federal funding for educational programs. Kate Anderson explains that this redefinition undermines equal protections for women, originally intended by Title IX, and poses significant legal concerns.
Anderson mentions ADF's involvement in multiple lawsuits across various states to challenge these regulations. She highlights the participation in a case in Louisiana and involvement in coalitions in Missouri and Kansas to protect women's sports and parental rights. Anderson also discusses the actions of conservative states like Arkansas, where Governor Sarah Sanders issued an executive order to uphold state law against federal regulations.
The conversation shifts to the federal government's enforcement of these regulations, where schools risk losing federal funding if they do not comply, potentially leading to overreactions by schools that infringe on free speech and parental rights.
In Oregon, public schools have been required to teach about sexuality and gender identity, which Gallagher notes has been contentious. Anderson asserts that the Constitution protects parents' rights to direct their children's education and highlights the need for legislative solutions and parental opt-out rights.
Finally, Gallagher and Anderson discuss the need for model policies and bills to combat unconstitutional laws, emphasizing the importance of legislative efforts and providing resources to school boards to counter misinformation. Anderson assures that ADF will continue to support parental rights and educational transparency through legislative and legal actions.
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In this episode of The Parents' Rights in Education Podcast, we tackle the whirlwind of end-of-school-year activities and the transition into summer. With so much happening, it's easy to feel like you're running in circles. Our focus is on getting out into the community and laying the groundwork for action in the fall. Summer is prime time for community events such as civic parades, festivals, and political activities, offering a great opportunity to spread the word about Parents’ Rights in Education (PRE). Advocacy groups are welcoming to like-minded organizations, so check your calendar and sign up for local activities. Only 1-3 people are needed to start a local PRE Affiliate. Visit the PRE website, click on Free Membership, and fill out the information. Monthly national calls update and connect leaders nationwide. Access to branded materials, flyers, articles, and official PRE merchandise is available. With schools promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion agendas, PRE aims to help parents navigate these issues and take appropriate actions. Engage in local events, host speakers, and get involved in the movement to take back school boards one district at a time. For more information, visit the Parents’ Rights in Education website.
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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order directing state institutions to ignore the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which expand sex discrimination definitions to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Sanders criticized these rules as "plainly ridiculous" and harmful to women's sports and private spaces. She emphasized upholding state law and threatened legal action against federal financial penalties. This follows similar actions by Texas Governor Abbott and highlights growing state-level opposition to federal mandates in education. Sanders urges local institutions to reject the revisions and parents to actively engage with their school districts.
At least 15 states have sued the Biden administration over changes to Title IX, which now include gender identity under sex discrimination protections. Critics, such as the Oklahoma State Superintendent, call this move radical and illegal, arguing it unfairly impacts women's sports and safety. The lawsuits highlight the clash between federal overreach and state laws, with states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and others maintaining laws requiring restroom use based on biological sex. Some states also protect teachers and students from penalties for not using preferred pronouns. This issue, escalating to a national crisis, underscores the conflict over parents' rights and federal mandates.
New Hampshire's SB341, which aimed to improve parent-school relationships by requiring teacher disclosures, narrowly failed in the House with a 185-176 vote. Republican Sen. Tom Lang, the bill's sponsor, expressed disappointment, noting the ongoing divisiveness between parents and schools. The bill sought to address concerns of parents feeling disenfranchised by schools.
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On the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher speaks with Allen Sarvinas about his efforts in promoting parental rights through technology and grassroots initiatives. Allen shares his journey into advocacy, which began with observing policy changes in education that affected parental rights. He explains how these experiences led him to affiliate with organizations that emphasize parental involvement and rights. The discussion highlights a recent successful event where they engaged participants using interactive technologies like computers and big screens to facilitate training and support. Allen emphasizes the effectiveness of this approach in activating and educating parents at a grassroots level. The conversation also covers the strategic use of a platform that allows for scoring and publishing responses of political candidates on parental rights issues, further engaging the community and ensuring accountability. Allen's dedication to the cause reflects a broader movement to empower parents and uphold their rights within the educational system.
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In this crucial episode of the Parents' Right in Education podcast, we dive deep into the escalating trend of student protests across college campuses and their potential to infiltrate K-12 education. The recent violent protests at institutions like Columbia, City College, and UCLA, driven by issues such as the conflict in Gaza, underscore a shift toward increasing activism within our schools.
We'll discuss how organizations like Advocates for Youth are actively recruiting young individuals, training them in advocacy for topics like reproductive justice and LGBTQ rights, further blurring the lines between education and activism. Special focus is given to the situation in Portland, Oregon, where public schools have adopted a curriculum deeply rooted in critical race theory, portraying America in a negative light and pushing students toward a race-based revolutionary mindset.
Our guests will explore Christopher Rufo's insights into how this "pedagogy of the oppressed" replaces traditional education with political activism, creating a "school-to-radicalism pipeline." This systemic approach not only fosters division but potentially qualifies as a betrayal of the very principles upon which the American education system was founded.
Join us as we discuss the implications of these educational practices, the need for mental health support for students indoctrinated under these ideologies, and the critical importance of restoring traditional American educational values to counteract this disturbing trend. This episode is a call to action for parents and educators alike to stand up for local control of education systems and teach students to honor the U.S. Constitution, law and order, and individual freedom.
The article, published in May of 2021, titled Child Soldiers of Portland, by Christopher Rufo described the Oregon city, known for its political protesters: Anarchists, Communists, ecofascists, and other agitators denouncing police, and America itself.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency to disregard new Biden administration Title IX rules that extend sex discrimination protections to include LGBTQ+ students. The revised rules, effective August, redefine discrimination to cover gender identity, among other updates. Abbott criticizes this as a move that protects male athletes identifying as female over biological females, arguing it misinterprets the original intent of Title IX, which was to protect women from sex-based discrimination.
Ohio's House Bill 8, initially aimed at parental notification of sexually explicit materials in schools, has been amended to be more stringent. Now termed "sexuality content," it includes any sexual concepts or "gender ideology." The bill now also requires schools to inform parents if a student identifies with a gender different from their biological sex, removing previous exceptions for suspected abuse and neglect. Parental consent is mandated for all school-provided health care.
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New Hampshire's House Bill 1312, aiming to expand parental rights in education, narrowly passed the House and is under Senate review. It requires a two-week notification for teachings on human sexuality, including terms related to gender and sexual orientation. Critics argue the bill is overly broad and could harm LGBTQIA students by potentially fostering dishonesty between educators and parents. Proponents believe it ensures parental oversight on sensitive subjects. Critics, including teacher unions, warn it may limit educators' ability to provide a full academic experience.
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In this episode of the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher welcomes guest Daniel Suhr to discuss the legal battles surrounding teacher strikes and union influence in public education. Suhr, an advocate for constitutional rights in education, shares insights into his legal career, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the constitutional framework within K-12 public schools.
The conversation highlights the challenges posed by teacher unions, which Suhr believes have an outsized influence on public institutions, often surpassing legal boundaries. He explains that while teacher strikes are illegal in many states, unions sometimes disregard procedural safeguards, which can lead to broader, unauthorized demands during strikes. Such actions, according to Suhr, not only disrupt educational processes but also undermine lawful governance by enabling unions to overstep their roles.
Suhr's firm actively represents parents in lawsuits across the country, seeking to enforce legal standards and ensure that educational disruptions do not harm students and parents. He articulates a vision where parents and elected school boards, rather than union bosses, make decisions about educational policies and school management.
The episode delves into the specifics of a case in Portland, where teacher strikes challenged legal and procedural norms, discussing the broad implications of such strikes on the educational system and parental rights. Suhr advocates for a legal strategy ("law-fare") to correct systemic abuses of power by teacher unions, aiming to restore authority to parents and legal guardians in the educational domain.
Overall, the podcast underscores the significance of legal advocacy in defending parents' rights and the necessity of holding unions accountable for their actions within public education systems. Suhr and Gallagher encourage listeners to engage with and support efforts to ensure that educational environments respect legal and constitutional parameters.
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In late 2023, the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) led a strike that lasted nearly a month, resulting in significant disruption to educational routines and extracurricular activities in Oregon. This strike, considered illegal under Oregon law, led to a lawsuit aimed at seeking compensation for affected families. Oregon law stipulates that public employees can only strike over mandatory subjects of bargaining. However, PAT's demands exceeded these subjects, suggesting an intent beyond mere negotiation for better wages or conditions, aiming for a broader change in educational policy.
The consequences of the strike were severe: students lost learning opportunities, parents incurred additional childcare costs, and the daily routine of many families was disrupted. The legal actions initiated in response aim to address these disruptions and the broader implications of such strikes. While teacher strikes are illegal in many states, including Washington D.C. and 37 others, enforcement varies, with penalties ranging from fines to termination or even jail time.
National teachers' unions have been criticized for politicizing their agendas, often going beyond traditional labor issues to advocate for broader social policies within schools and influencing local and state educational policies. This has led to a divide among teachers, with some choosing not to support their local unions.
The broader debate around the legality and morality of teacher strikes hinges on the balance between protecting workers' rights and ensuring uninterrupted educational services for students. The use of strikes by teachers raises questions about the appropriate avenues for addressing grievances in the public sector, where the impact extends beyond the employees to affect students and the broader community. The concept of "law-fare," using legal strategies to address political or organizational challenges, emerges as a potential means of navigating these complex issues, aiming to redefine the boundaries and responsibilities of educational stakeholders within the legal framework.
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America First Legal (AFL) has disclosed documents from a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealing efforts by Assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levine to transform healthcare data collection concerning sex and gender identity. The documents detail a taxpayer-funded presentation advocating for nonbinary sex classification, part of a broader strategy by the Biden Administration to redefine statistical and legal concepts of gender under federal health policies. This initiative involves 19 federal health entities and has been criticized for using public funds to support what some view as a radical alteration of established biological and health standards.
New Hampshire's SB 341, a bill mandating school employees to fully and truthfully answer parental inquiries about their children, has divided House lawmakers, resulting in a 10-10 vote. The bill sparked significant opposition, with over 30 people, including representatives from teacher unions and the ACLU, testifying against it due to concerns about potentially forcing teachers to disclose students' sexual orientations or gender identities prematurely. Proponents, like Rep. Arlene Quaratiello, argue the bill simply enforces honesty in communication. The bill, unresolved in the House Education Committee, is set for a future full House vote.
New Hampshire Senate passed SB 375, a bill to segregate interscholastic and collegiate sports by biological sex, following a 14-10 party-line vote. The legislation, now before the House Education Committee, drew sharp criticism from State Senator Debra Altschiller who labeled it as violent against transgender youth. Conversely, Senate President Jeb Bradley supported the bill, citing incidents involving transgender athletes causing injuries in sports as justification. Critics, including Democrats in the Senate, have dismissed these injury reports as exaggerated fears. Supporters of the bill argue it protects the integrity and safety of women's sports in New Hampshire.
At a Massachusetts drag queen story hour, a drag queen led a chant of "Free Palestine," sparking controversy. Critics argue that such events shouldn't push political agendas on young children, emphasizing that guest storytellers should avoid using their platform for political influence.
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Welcome back to the "Parents Rights in Education" podcast, where we unite parents and allies in the mission to protect children's educational rights. Today, we delve into a pivotal conversation with Austin Daniel, a House District 46 candidate from Oregon. Austin, a former far-leftist turned moderate, shares his transformation and insights on identity politics. As a gay person of color, his experiences in Portland's progressive milieu shaped his nuanced views on modern activism and educational approaches. Join us as we explore the real impacts of critical race theory in schools and the potential for more inclusive dialogues.
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In 2015, the Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon was canceled due to public outcry over its content, including discussions on porn and drug use during sex. Recently, similar figures re-emerged at the Joining Our Youth (JOY) Conference held at Oregon State University. This event, focusing on school-based health clinics, aimed to empower youth to access a range of health services, including mental health and gender-affirming care.
The JOY Conference, supported by the Oregon School-Based Health Alliance and the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, brought together over 200 attendees, including youth leaders, educators, and health practitioners. The conference provided interactive activities and workshops aimed at promoting health services through youth-adult partnerships and included discussions on culturally responsive clinical approaches and policy sustainability.
However, the event has been met with criticism. One example involves Shantel Waddell, who discussed extending day programs for community schools. This follows a recent lawsuit where a program she was involved with was accused of mishandling a sexual assault case involving minors. Another presenter, Nicole Mayer, focused on enhancing youth/adult partnerships, emphasizing her diverse identity and commitment to various social issues, which some may see as a push towards activism rather than education.
Furthermore, Haley Hedrick from the Doernbecher Gender Clinic discussed supporting gender diverse youth, emphasizing resilience amidst political and cultural challenges. She offered insights into both medical and non-medical pathways for gender affirmation, emphasizing youth-centered decision-making models.
Critics of the JOY Conference argue that its strong focus on youth empowerment and engagement could veer into activism, potentially sidelining parental involvement in the developmental and educational processes of their children. The conference literature notably lacked any mention of parental roles, raising concerns about the exclusion of parents from discussions about their children’s health and education.
This event reflects ongoing tensions between educational initiatives aimed at inclusivity and community responses that demand more traditional approaches to education and parental involvement.
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In Portland, parents filed a lawsuit against the Portland Association of Teachers for over $100 million, citing a November 2023 strike that led to nearly a month of school closures for 44,000 students. The suit claims the strike was illegal under Oregon law, which limits strikes to mandatory bargaining subjects. Parents allege severe disruptions to their children's education and well-being, seeking compensation and legal measures to prevent future occurrences. The lawsuit was initiated by attorneys Patrick Hughes and Daniel Suhr, known for their significant legal battles in Supreme Court cases.
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For GLSEN's 2024 Day of Silence, the theme is "Rise Up, Take Action," encouraging students to actively fight censorship and discrimination rather than remaining silent. Resources include participating in the Rainbow Writes Award, joining the GLSEN Youth Membership, taking the National Student Council Survey, hosting events, and leveraging ACLU resources against LGBTQ+ discrimination in schools. Critics argue this promotes activism over education. Parents are urged to review school materials for activist content.
In Sherwood, Oregon, transgender high school athlete Aayden Gallagher sparked controversy by winning a girls' track event, outrunning biologically female competitors. Critics, including former NCAA champion Riley Gaines, accused adults involved of promoting unfair competition. The incident raises questions about the Oregon School Activities Association's policies on trans athletes, which aim to balance gender identity respect with fair competition. Debate intensifies over whether biological males should compete in female sports.
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In Osseo, Minnesota, hundreds of students opted out of a school lesson on LGBTQIA+ history and culture, following the school board's progressive "LGBTQIA+ History and Culture Resolution." The community has shown significant pushback against the resolution, which includes recognizing Pride Month and supporting gender-affirming practices. Critics, including the group 279 Parents United, argue the curriculum represents political indoctrination, prompting widespread student opt-outs and parental protests.
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In the U.S., a national push to reform K-12 education through policy and law changes is gaining momentum, driven by organizations, NGOs, and lobbyists. This movement is notably propelled by the SIECUS initiative, originally established in 1964 to promote comprehensive sex education. SIECUS has evolved, promoting sex education as a vehicle for broad cultural shifts towards sexual and reproductive freedoms. Their "Sex Ed for Social Change" campaign aims to influence societal norms and rights related to sexual health by integrating these lessons into school curriculums. Critics argue that this approach promotes a liberal agenda, extending beyond education to include broader social influences.
The campaign has led to a significant rise in legislative actions with SIECUS at the helm of the Sex Education Policy Action Council (SEPAC), collaborating with various state entities to propagate comprehensive sex education policies. This coordinated effort seeks to increase the adoption of these policies at all levels of government and boost the number of policymakers supportive of comprehensive sex education.
Despite the advocacy for educational and social change, there has been a notable backlash with a marked increase in parental rights bills and restrictive legislation concerning sexual and reproductive health education. This resistance highlights a growing divide over the role of education in shaping societal values and the rights of parents in overseeing their children's education. The battle lines are drawn as both sides mobilize to shape the future cultural landscape through the educational system.
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In January 2023, the New York legislature passed a proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) for the second time, setting a ballot date for November 2024. The amendment seeks to ban discrimination based on various identifiers including sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, among others. Proponents emphasize its potential to enhance abortion access post-Roe v. Wade. Critics, however, argue that the ERA could also advance gender ideology and weaken parental rights by enabling minors to access gender-affirming treatments without parental consent. They express concern that this could include treatments as significant as puberty blockers and genital surgery, facilitated by a broad interpretation of "person" in existing laws which include minors. Critics urge public awareness of these implications before the vote.
The Louisiana House Committee on Education recently advanced House Bill 121, termed the "Given Name Act," which mandates the use of transgender and nonbinary students' birth names and pronouns in public K-12 schools, barring written permission from parents. This bill, passed along a 9-3 party-line vote, also allows school employees to refuse using certain pronouns contrary to their religious or moral beliefs. Further, it includes provisions for parents to request a teacher transfer if there's a disagreement on pronoun use based on teacher's convictions. The bill has been amended and progresses through the House, urging public engagement and monitoring.
In Montana, a lawsuit has been filed by students, educators, and organizations challenging the 2021 law mandating parental notification 48 hours before discussing "human sexuality" in schools. The plaintiffs argue the law is vague, stifling free speech and educational quality, and threatens privacy and due process rights under the state Constitution. They contend the law prevents open dialogue on topics like gender identity and sexual health, limiting educational opportunities and potentially exposing LGBTQ+ students to further discrimination and bullying. Montana's government defends the law as protecting parental rights to oversee their children's exposure to sexually explicit content.
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In this episode of the Parents Rights in Education podcast, Hanna introduces the podcast's mission to empower parents in their child's education through free trainings and community support. Suzanne Gallagher then speaks with guest Amy Breitenstein, a new school board member from Moses Lake, Washington. Amy shares her motivation for running, driven by a desire to enact change rather than just complain. She discusses a contentious issue in her district— the construction of a smaller, project-based learning school instead of a second traditional high school, which has caused community frustration due to mismanagement and underutilization.
Amy and Suzanne discuss the importance of parental voice in education decisions, highlighting how endorsements from organizations like Parents Rights in Education can influence school board elections. Amy emphasizes engaging the community to address bullying and improve school policies, recognizing the need for clear consequences for misbehavior. Suzanne advises leveraging supporter networks for effective community engagement. The podcast closes with an invitation for parents to join their movement and utilize their resources for effective school board involvement.
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In this episode of The Parents' Rights in Education podcast, we dive into the contentious debate over whether local school board elections should be partisan. Traditionally, these races have been non-partisan, intended to keep the focus on educational issues rather than political ideology. However, the reality often paints a different picture, as candidates typically come with ideological leanings and party affiliations, which can be misleading to voters.
We explore how proponents of partisan elections, like Arizona Senator Justine Wadsack, argue that such transparency is necessary to give voters clear, honest information about where candidates stand on crucial educational policies. This could potentially lead to better-informed decisions that directly impact children's education.
On the other hand, critics worry that introducing explicit partisanship could heighten tensions and further politicize school boards, making these roles even more contentious and potentially deterring qualified candidates.
We also discuss the impact of low voter turnout in these elections and how clearer party affiliations might encourage greater voter engagement by making it easier for voters to understand candidates' platforms.
Join us as we unpack the complexities of this issue, looking at both sides of the argument, and consider what the future of school board elections might hold. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how this change could affect educational governance and what it means for parental rights in education.
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Ohio's House Bill 183, termed the "Bathroom Bill," mandates that K-12 public schools and higher education institutions designate bathrooms based on biological sex. Introduced by Republican Representatives Beth Lear and Adam Bird, it aims to ensure safety, according to its proponents. However, the bill has encountered significant opposition, with over 100 detractors arguing it discriminates against transgender students. A committee vote is imminent, with significant Republican support anticipated.
Arizona's SB1097, proposed by Senator Justine Wadsack, seeks to make school board elections partisan. The bill has passed initial stages with party-line support in the Republican-majority Senate and House committee. The Arizona School Boards Association opposes the measure, citing concerns about partisanship in educational governance. Advocates argue the change would better inform voters by revealing candidates' political affiliations. The full House vote is pending, with significant implications for party representation in elections.
A Pew Research Center survey reveals that 51% of Americans believe public K-12 education is heading in the wrong direction, citing insufficient focus on core academic subjects, politicization by teachers, and inadequate funding as key concerns. Only 16% see it as moving in the right direction. Partisan differences are notable, with Republicans and Democrats diverging on the reasons for their dissatisfaction. The survey highlights a growing discontent with the direction of educational policy in the U.S.
In Portland, Oregon, a lawsuit has been filed against Portland Public Schools, Multnomah County, and a nonprofit after a 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped by classmates at Scott Elementary School and its after-school program. Seeking $9 million, the suit claims negligence in monitoring and training, failing to report the incident promptly, and inadequately handling the victim's complaints of earlier sexual harassment. The legal action underscores serious concerns about student safety and response protocols in educational settings.
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Suzanne talks with Missie Carra about school choice in Texas and how not-so-obvious language is injected into new bills that will adversely impact education and parents’ rights.
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Parents’ Rights in Focus
Engagement in local education is crucial for shaping public school policies. Here’s how to get involved effectively:
Stay Informed: Access and read school and district communications through websites and newspapers. School board agendas and minutes are publicly available and are essential for understanding upcoming decisions.
Understand the Process: Learn about policy development, budgeting, and curriculum approval processes. Districts encourage public input, yet actual community participation is often low.
Volunteer and Network: Participate in school events and activities to connect with the community. Volunteering for events or Career Day can make a significant difference.
Attend School Board Meetings: Active participation in school board meetings allows you to observe and influence the district's direction. Engaging in the curriculum approval process and voicing concerns about educational materials are ways to contribute.
Run for School Board: If the current board does not reflect community values, consider running for a position. School boards make critical decisions regarding education policies, curricula, and district management.
There are over 90,000 school board members in the U.S., making them a significant force in education. By taking part in school board elections, individuals can ensure educational policies align with community standards.
This approach combines staying informed, engaging in governance, volunteering, participating in board meetings, and potentially running for a board position. Through these steps, individuals can play a pivotal role in the educational landscape.
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The new Wyoming law, SF0009, mandates parental consent for teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. It requires districts to share well-being questionnaires and health screening tools with parents/guardians for consent before use and mandates teacher notifications to parents about changes in students' health. Critics argue it could lead to legal issues for educators from unsatisfied parents. The law outlines a complaint resolution process, takes effect on July 1, and encourages proactive familiarization with its provisions.
The Murrieta Valley school district is under investigation for a policy requiring staff to inform parents if a student identifies with a gender different from their birth certificate, termed "forced outing." This has drawn comparisons to a previous issue in Chino Valley. State and federal probes were triggered by complaints from district teachers. The California Department of Education demanded the policy's end, threatening funding withdrawal. Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the district, citing discrimination. There's a call to action supporting parental rights against state interference.
The Roxbury School Board voted 6-4 to potentially rescind a policy allowing transgender students to self-identify their gender without parental consent, use preferred restrooms, and participate in activities matching their gender identity. Initiated in 2019 to align with state guidelines, this decision awaits a final vote. Advocates for rescinding argue it restores parental rights. They urge public support for board members favoring the repeal, recommending attendance at the next reading, social media advocacy, and direct expressions of gratitude to these members.
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Suzanne Gallagher welcomed Sunday Shibley from Willis, Texas, to discuss parents' rights in education and local school district activism. Shibley shared her journey from being unaware of school content issues to becoming a state Grassroots Coordinator and advocate for parental rights. She emphasizes the importance of educating parents on school happenings and actively works to remove inappropriate books from schools, facing challenges such as being labeled "unhinged" for directly quoting controversial material at school board meetings. Shibley’s efforts include attending school board meetings, campaigning, and using social media platforms to inform and rally support. Despite setbacks, such as surgery and pushback from school authorities, she perseveres in advocating for book removals and engaging in legislative efforts. Her work has sparked community support, leading to increased parental involvement and prayer groups for schools. Shibley emphasizes the need for protecting children from inappropriate content, challenging school book selections, and advocating for parental oversight in educational content. Gallagher praises Shibley's dedication and suggests broader community actions, like petitions, to support school change. The conversation underscores the importance of parental involvement, transparency in school materials, and the ongoing struggle to ensure educational environments align with community values.
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The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution upholds free speech, including at school board meetings and within schools, albeit with certain limitations. School board meetings, being public forums, cannot legally restrict speech based on content. However, they can impose restrictions on the place, time, and manner of speech, provided these restrictions are content-neutral. Instances of violation include a Louisiana teacher's removal from a meeting for speaking on salary issues, and a Washington state parent barred from school grounds, both situations highlighting the critical balance between free speech and school policy enforcement.
For students, the Supreme Court has recognized their right to free speech in schools, except where it disrupts learning or infringes on others' rights. Landmark cases like Tinker v. Des Moines established that students do not lose their free speech rights at school, but subsequent rulings have nuanced this stance. For example, Bethel School District v. Fraser allowed schools to prohibit vulgar or lewd speech, and Morse v. Frederick permitted the restriction of speech promoting illegal drug use.
Noteworthy cases reflecting these principles include Addison Barnes, who was disciplined for wearing a political T-shirt, leading to a lawsuit and a settlement affirming his free speech rights. Similarly, Jaiden Rodriguez faced disciplinary action for displaying patches, including the Gadsden flag, on his backpack, which was initially perceived as violating the dress code due to its historical connections. This decision was later reversed, acknowledging the importance of historical context and free speech.
These examples underline the evolving dialogue around free speech rights for parents, students, and teachers, emphasizing the need for awareness and advocacy to ensure these rights are protected and respected in educational settings.
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Alabama - Senate Bill 129
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 129, banning "divisive concepts" in education and restricting DEI programs, effective from October 1, 2024. Citizens are urged to monitor compliance and report violations.
Washington State's Senate Bill 5462 mandates teaching LGBTQ history in schools from 2025, aiming for a more inclusive curriculum. Critics argue it promotes explicit content. Citizens are encouraged to express concerns to representatives.
Virginia Governor Youngkin criticized the Loudoun County School Board's decision to turn off cameras during public comments, arguing it diminishes transparency. He emphasized the board's duty to parents and announced plans to enhance parental notification regarding school incidents. Citizens are urged to personally record school board meetings.
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In this podcast episode from the "Parents Rights in Education" series, Suzanne Gallagher converses with Camille Kiefel, founder of the nonprofit organization D Trans Help. Kiefel shares her personal journey through gender identity struggles, including undergoing a non-binary mastectomy funded by Medicaid, which ultimately led to worsening mental health and physical health issues. She speaks about her extensive experience with mental health treatments, including dialectical behavior therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation, none of which provided relief until she focused on her physical health. This led her to question the fast-track process for gender transition surgeries and the lack of support for those wishing to detransition.
Kiefel's organization, D Trans Help, aims to provide support for detransitioners, highlighting the medical and bureaucratic challenges they face, such as the absence of an ICD-10 code for detransition, which complicates insurance billing for necessary medical care. The discussion touches on broader issues around gender transition policies, the quick diagnosis and recommendation for major surgeries without exploring underlying health issues or alternative treatments, and the financial and ideological motives that may influence the healthcare system's approach to gender dysphoria. Kiefel's testimony against a conversion therapy bill in Oregon underscores the complex landscape of legal and medical standards affecting individuals with gender dysphoria and those considering detransitioning.
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In this episode titled "I Demand the Affirmation of Normal!", we delve into the recent pivotal decision by the United Kingdom to halt the routine prescription of puberty blockers for minors, a move reported by the BBC as a response to an independent review's findings on the lack of evidence regarding their safety and effectiveness. Highlighting a significant shift in the approach towards gender identity treatment for children, this development raises critical questions about the use of such medication, especially given the profound increase in referrals to the Gender Identity Development Service. The discussion also touches upon the historical context of puberty blockers, originally developed for entirely different medical purposes, and the concerning side effects associated with their use.
The podcast challenges the current narrative surrounding gender-affirming care, particularly for pre-pubescent children, and questions the medical and ethical implications of administering such treatments without adequate evidence of their safety. It brings to light the concerns over medical experimentation on children, citing the increasing recognition of these issues across various states in the U.S. and the call for a more cautious and evidence-based approach.
Furthermore, the episode scrutinizes the broader societal and medical discourse on normalcy, puberty, and the concept of gender transitioning, advocating for a return to common sense in health protection and a reevaluation of what constitutes normal biological development. It critically examines the implications of allowing children to make life-altering decisions about their gender identity at a young age, underscoring the importance of basing medical treatments on solid scientific evidence and a thorough understanding of human development.
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The episode of the Parents' Rights in Education podcast discusses the movement's efforts to support and empower parents in their role in their children's education. It introduces a bill, the Parents Right to Know Bill, passed by the Alabama House with bipartisan support, requiring transparency from educators by posting curriculum online and allowing parents to review instructional materials. The episode also addresses a study on transgender surgery and suicide risk, indicating a doubled suicide rate post-surgery, questioning the narrative that gender reassignment is life-saving. Additionally, it covers the Department of Justice's handling of documents comparing concerned parents to the KKK and the Southern Poverty Law Center's inclusion of parental rights groups on a hate map. The podcast encourages listeners to support parents' rights by joining their movement and contributing to their cause, with a preview of an upcoming interview with a de-transitioner offering insight into the issue.
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News:
* Washington's Initiative 2081 boosts parents' rights in education, allowing material review and opt-outs. Leaked WPATH files expose risky practices in gender medicine, lacking evidence-based standards, and hint at a global medical scandal.
* Oregon superintendent engaged members of a national coalition of progressive activists for "research" on parents, which she used to sway the school board.
* America First Legal Sues Fairfax County Public Schools for Sex and Religious Discrimination, and Violation of Free Speech Rights
Today’s Topic:
Today, Suzanne underscores the vital importance of K-12 education and safeguarding parents' rights from opposing ideologies. She critiques the impact of leftist ideologies in schools and advocates for local control and educational content that instills national pride. Emphasizing the collective responsibility in shaping the education system, she calls for active local involvement to prevent indoctrination. Suzanne rallies for unity among supporters to effect change, emphasizing perseverance with the motto: "Don’t give up, and never give in."
Interview:
Ted Lamb, a conservative teacher with over 27 years of experience, engages in activism through wearing yellow on Thursdays to support like-minded educators and foster a sense of community without fear of backlash. As an admin for Conservative Teachers of America, he extends this symbol of solidarity to homeschoolers and other organizations, emphasizing the need for support in diverse educational environments. Lamb also runs "History Moments with Ted," focusing on primary sources to teach U.S. history and economics, aiming to provide factual and unslanted education. He highlights the importance of understanding the Constitution and economics in daily life, advocating for education that prepares students for practical decision-making and citizenship.
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In Illinois, the Parents Matter Coalition opposes HB 4876, which criminalizes denying certain services to children. They seek 500,000 signatures for a referendum requiring parental consent for minors' non-emergency medical procedures, including gender-related treatments.
Oregon Senate approves SB 1583, barring book bans in schools/libraries, aiming to protect content on diversity. Critics say it limits parental rights to challenge explicit materials.
West Virginia's HB 5036, a "Parents' Bill of Rights," introduced to give parents final authority on children's health/welfare, including medical treatments and mental health decisions.
The podcast from Parents' Rights In Education raises concerns about "grooming" in schools, where kids are being taught about sex and gender in ways that might not align with what their parents think is appropriate. It highlights the problem of schools going beyond educating, to influencing children about sensitive topics without parental consent. The discussion points out signs of grooming, like adults asking kids to keep secrets or talking about adult topics, emphasizing that these behaviors are being spotted in educational settings. The podcast strongly opposes materials and clubs in schools that encourage kids to explore sexuality and gender identity secretly, challenging the safety and science behind gender-transition treatments promoted in schools. It calls for parents to take a stand against what it sees as harmful teachings and practices in public schools, urging a movement to safeguard kids and parental rights in education.
A Discussion with Cindy Allen:
In a discussion on the Parents' Rights in Education podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher welcomes guest Cindy Allen to discuss her activism in McMinnville, Oregon. Motivated by concerns over explicit content in school books, Allen details her efforts to support local school board candidates and spread awareness through a community newsletter. Despite challenges in mobilizing widespread engagement, Allen and Gallagher emphasize the importance of informing parents and leveraging organizational resources to advocate for educational transparency and parental rights, including opposition to legislation limiting parental influence over school materials.
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Westwood school board moves to revive gender policy. Critics call it 'parental exclusion' - Westwood Board reignites debate by reversing 'parental rights' policies, reinstating a transgender student policy without parental notification, per state guidelines. Focus on inclusivity and privacy supported by Superintendent.
Teachers Sue Gavin Newsom Over Policy Forcing Them to Lie About Student’s Transgender Status to Parents - CA teachers sue, including Gov. Newsom, over policies that bar them from revealing students' transgender status to parents, citing First Amendment rights.
Libs of Tiktok - Models of Pride LGBTQ+ Center Ads in K-12 - LA school criticized for promoting LGBTQ+ event with drag shows for youth. Critics decry mixing drag with education, highlighting inclusivity vs. community standards debate.
Affiliate Shoutout: Nick Sawka from Lynden Washington
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Suzanne discussed the idea the K-12 Costs $1 Million Bucks per Classroom and shares how this number is calculated.
Links to articles referenced:
NY Post Article, April 11, 2023: NYC school spending soars 33% as enrollment, test scores dwindle By Carl Campanile
Forbes: Another Article April 2023, titled, NYC Will Spend $38,000 Per Pupil Next Year. What Does That Buy? by Frederick Hess
New Hampshire’s cost per pupil reaches new record, January 10, 2024
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Suzanne talk with Kate Anderson to talk about laws the protect parents’ rights to raise their children as they see fit.
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West Virginia: Drag Queen Teacher Arrested on Child S*xual Abuse Charges
Knowledge or Consent, and After New Evidence Proving the Scale of the Deception
Eyes on Education - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
Topic: Why Testifying Before a Woke Board Works
Testifying before the Oregon Senate Education Committee against Senate Bill 1583, which seeks to centralize control over school curriculum decisions, underscores the importance of civic engagement even in seemingly predetermined outcomes. The effort to oppose this bill, despite the Committee's majority support for it, highlights several key reasons why participating in such testimonies is beneficial.
Firstly, it provides an opportunity to build relationships with sympathetic committee members, laying groundwork for future advocacy. The mobilization effort by Parents’ Rights In Education, including in-person and online testimonies, press releases, and social media outreach, amplifies the message on a national level. This exposure is crucial for publicizing the opposition's stance, which might otherwise remain unheard.
Furthermore, the act of testifying serves as a training ground for developing skilled advocates who can articulate reasoned arguments against policies they oppose. It emphasizes the value of individual voices in influencing public opinion and policy, illustrating how a single person's efforts can have a broad impact.
The involvement in such actions since 2018 has spurred a growing awareness among individuals previously disengaged from political activism, highlighting the educational system's influence and the importance of participation in governance. This movement not only fosters a community of activists but also emphasizes the necessity of standing up for one’s rights and the potential to enact change through collective action.
In conclusion, testifying against unfavorable legislation, despite the odds, is a vital act of resistance that educates, mobilizes, and empowers individuals and communities to advocate for their rights and influence policy. It's an affirmation of the belief in the power of advocacy and the importance of active participation in the democratic process.
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The Parents' Rights in Education podcast delves into contentious educational policies across the United States, highlighting significant debates on parental rights and inclusivity in schools.
In Oregon, Senate Bill 1583 is discussed for its aim to eliminate discrimination in selecting educational materials, requiring inclusivity of contributions by various races, disabilities, and the LGBT community. Critics argue it could prevent objections to explicit content by equating them to discrimination.
In Madison, Wisconsin, the partisan divide is evident in the passage of the "Parental Bill of Rights" (AB 510), granting parents the right to exempt their children from lessons on gender identity, sexual orientation, and racial issues. This sparks a debate between protecting parental control and the risk of censoring educational content.
Lastly, the podcast discusses America First Legal's lawsuit against the Pine-Richland School District in Pennsylvania for its policy on student gender transitioning without parental consent, labeling it as radical and unconstitutional. This case highlights the complex balance between supporting student rights and maintaining parental oversight in education, reflecting broader national debates.
In this podcast episode titled "We Got 'Em Runnin' Scared! Tips for Nailing Main Thing When Others Attack," we discusses Oregon's SB1583, a law that limits local schools from selecting educational materials, arguing it overlooks parents' rights and religious views. Critics say it centralizes control over education, sidelining parents' input. The episode emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in schooling, calling the law a mistake for removing local choice.
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On January 10th, Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland unanimously passed a policy, driven by parental rights groups, prohibiting sexually explicit content in instructional materials. This policy defines such content as detailed or graphic descriptions of sex or sex acts. The unanimous school board vote reflects a bipartisan agreement among parents to shield children from such exposure in schools.
The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a Title IX complaint against North Carolina's education authorities over the "Parents’ Bill of Rights," arguing it discriminates against LGBTQ students by banning affirming content, risking outing transgender students, limiting their healthcare access, and excluding transgender girls from sports. They claim the law creates a hostile environment for LGBTQ students, violating Title IX protections.
Reps. Stalker and Camuel filed House Bill 376 in Kentucky to create a supportive LGBTQ+ school environment, reversing SB 150's restrictions on transgender care and pronoun usage. The bill ensures privacy around students' gender identity, allows pronoun requests, and mandates inclusive restroom and locker room accommodations, aiming to respect and protect LGBTQ+ students' identities and rights.
In this episode of "Parents' Right in Education," Suzanne Gallager tackles the vital issue of parental rights in the U.S. education system amidst government and educational establishment challenges. We delve into Supreme Court rulings like Pierce v. Society of Sisters and Wisconsin v. Yoder, affirming parents' primary role in their children's education and upbringing. Highlighting federal laws like FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Rights Act, we explore how these protect family privacy and ensure educational materials' accessibility to parents. This discussion emphasizes the constitutional foundation of family rights and the critical importance of parental involvement in education, illustrating the legal landscape that supports parents' authority over their children's moral and educational development.
Our guest today is Kate Anderson. Kate serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is the director of the Center for Parental Rights.
Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Intake Form: Ask for the Center for Parental Rights.
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Undercover DEI Investigation: Project Veritas conducted an undercover investigation into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in schools. They found that DEI staff members were hiding information from parents and implementing gender support plans for students, which included changing names/pronouns and deciding whether to inform parents.
Social Justice Day in Schools: A school hosted a "Social Justice Day," which was described as a training camp for leftist activism. Activities included discussions on banned books, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, and visits to Black-owned businesses, along with learning about protest music and creating their own.
Missouri's 'Parents Bill of Rights' Amendment: The “Parents Bill of Rights” in Missouri was amended to include restrictions on transgender students using restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity. The original bill required school staff to report to parents if a minor expressed discomfort with their gender identity or desired to change pronouns, and prohibited school personnel from encouraging students to adopt a gender identity or sexual orientation. An amendment to involve the Missouri Department of Social Services in cases where a child's LGBTQ status is disclosed to parents was proposed but faced opposition.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' Policy Decision: The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board declined to adopt two provisions of the new Parents’ Rights in Education Law related to discussing gender identity and alerting parents about students' requests for name or pronoun changes. Instead, the board directed staff to develop guidance allowing educators more flexibility.
Maine Legislative Document (LD) 1735 Update: LD 1735, which would have granted Maine emergency jurisdiction over minors from other states seeking gender-affirming healthcare against parental opposition, was killed. The bill included a range of procedures from breast binders to surgeries like mastectomies and castration.
Episode Topic: Discussion on Democracy vs. Republic in the U.S.: The episode discusses the importance of distinguishing between a democracy and a republic. It references Bernard Dobski's article from The Heritage Foundation and Walter Williams' work. The founders of America chose a republican model over a direct democracy due to concerns about instability and tyranny of the majority. The episode emphasizes the need for a republican approach to protect minority rights and guard against the majoritarian vices inherent in a pure democracy.
Affiliate Shoutout: Laurie Kimball from Milton, Vermont, was highlighted for her involvement in Parents’ Rights in Education, advocating for students and challenging school practices.
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Texas Book Bans and Constitutionality: A federal appeals court has ruled that the Texas law (READER Act) requiring sexual content ratings on books for public schools likely violates the Constitution. This law is challenged by Texas bookstores, national trade associations, and a legal defense fund, citing freedom of speech concerns and potential harm due to compliance costs.
Discrimination Lawsuit in NY STEM Program: Asian parents have filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the New York State Education Department. They claim the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), which admits around 11,000 students annually for classes at various institutions, discriminates against Asian and white students. While Black, Hispanic, and Native American students can apply regardless of income, Asian and white students must meet low-income criteria.
Maine's "Transgender Trafficking" Bill: LD 1735, titled “An Act to Safeguard Gender-affirming Health Care,” aims to prevent police from reuniting minors with their parents if they were brought to Maine for gender-affirming care against parental wishes. The bill faced a deadlocked committee vote and further discussion is postponed.
Affiliate Shoutout: Ginger Larcom from Corvallis, Oregon, is recognized for her contributions to Parents’ Rights in Education, particularly for starting a local affiliate group and serving as Board Chair.
Episode Topic – Judeo/Christian Nation Debate: The podcast addresses whether the US is a Judeo-Christian nation. It discusses the nation's founding principles, the influence of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and the impact of various philosophical, religious, and political influences. Key topics include the Great Awakening, European Enlightenment, and the role of the Bible in shaping American values and laws. The Constitution's principles, including popular sovereignty and separation of powers, are highlighted. The episode concludes that the US is not a theocracy but is a Judeo-Christian nation in terms of its foundational values and worldview.
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Yarmouth school board to vote on parents’ rights policies
In Yarmouth, Massachusetts, the school board is set to vote on a policy allowing parents to restrict their children's access to certain books and learning materials. Superintendent Andrew Dolloff states that this formalizes existing practices of honoring parental requests. However, resident Steve O’Grady argues that this approach could inadvertently limit access for all students, including those whose parents have no objections. The writer criticizes this policy, highlighting its impracticality and the ease with which students might circumvent such restrictions. They argue that controversial books are widely available outside schools and question the criteria for deeming a book controversial, suggesting that community concern should be sufficient.
Goldwater Urges Supreme Court to Give Parents Their Day in Court
The Goldwater Institute is urging the Supreme Court to allow parents to challenge a Montgomery County Board of Education policy. This policy lets school officials create "transgender support plans" for students without informing parents, based on the officials' judgment of parental supportiveness. The institute argues this violates parents' constitutional rights to direct their children's upbringing. The policy has sparked nationwide concern, with similar cases in Maine, Massachusetts, and Florida, where schools make decisions about students' gender identities without parental knowledge. The writer highlights various organizations, including the Goldwater Institute, that assist parents in these legal battles, emphasizing the importance of parental rights in education.
Goldwater Institute! I also recommend Child and Parental Rights Campaign, Alliance Defending Freedom, Liberty Counsel, Pacific Justice Institute, America First Legal.
Judge Orders California District to Reinstate Teachers Who Refused to Hide Students’ Gender Transitions]
In San Diego, California, Federal Judge Roger Benitez ordered the Escondido Union School District to reinstate two teachers, Elizabeth Mirabelli and Lori Ann West, who were suspended for refusing to adhere to a policy requiring secrecy about students' gender transitions. The policy, which was implemented without public input, involves school counselors guiding student transitions and instructing staff on how to hide these changes from parents. This case reflects broader tensions in California over parental rights in education, including initiatives to prevent schools from keeping children's gender-related decisions secret and to restrict transgender students' access to certain sports teams and facilities. Activists are rallying to address these issues through ballot initiatives.
Grooming, Pedophiles, and Public School Porn
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Conrad Woodall, K-12 Public Schools Are GroomingStop Messing With Our Kids!
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This episode of the "Parents' Rights in Education" podcast with host Suzanne Gallagher covers three main news topics:
- Lawsuit Against California Attorney General: Parent activists in California plan to sue Attorney General Rob Bonta over a ballot initiative's title. This initiative, known as the "Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth Initiative," would require schools to inform parents of a child's gender identity requests and proposes banning gender transition treatments for minors. Gallagher criticizes the initiative's title, arguing it misrepresents its intent to protect parental rights and minors. Email the Attorney General.
- Parents’ Rights Law and Child Abuse Prevention Program in North Carolina: In North Carolina, two school districts suspended the "Safe Touch" program, aimed at aiding children in identifying and reporting sexual abuse, due to concerns about conflicting with a new law. Following a review, the program was found to be lawful. There are worries about certain sexuality curriculums encouraging improper behavior in minors and conflicting with anti-forced sex messages. Link to video.
- Response to 'Parent Rights' Permission Requests in North Carolina: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, adhering to the Parents’ Bill of Rights, now mandates parental consent for student participation in health services, surveys, and sex education, shifting from opt-out to opt-in. This change resulted in fewer consent forms being submitted. Concerns are raised about budget impacts and a possible conflict of interest with Panorama, the survey provider, linked to the son-in-law of Attorney General Merrick Garland. Link to 12-page bill. Link to NY Post Article.
Throughout the episode, Gallagher emphasizes the importance of parental oversight in educational content and criticizes programs she views as promoting harmful ideologies to children. She encourages listeners to be vigilant and proactive in reviewing school curriculums and policies affecting their children.
Suzanne Gallagher and Greg Burnett focus on the shift in public education from traditional academics to a social justice agenda. It underscores the need for parental engagement in education and advocates for schools to align with community values without ideological bias. The episode addresses conflicts between government-run schools and family values, encouraging parents to be involved in school board decisions and educational content to ensure alignment with their expectations.
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- Controversy in Seattle: Gender Identity and Classroom Quizzes
Overview: A Seattle high school student fails a quiz titled "Understanding Gender vs. Sex" for stating that men can't get pregnant. The incident at Chief Sealth International High School raises questions about inclusivity and factual accuracy in education.
Discussion Points: The role of educators in teaching about gender identity, the balance between inclusivity and traditional viewpoints, and the implications for parental rights in education.
- Washington's Movement for a Parents' Bill of Rights
Overview: Let’s Go Washington submits over 420,000 signatures for Initiative 2081, designed to empower parents in the educational process, including reviewing materials and opting out of certain health education.
Discussion Points: The significance of Initiative 2081, its potential impact on educational transparency, and the debate over parental involvement versus educational autonomy.
- Ohio's Debate Over a Parents' Bill of Rights
Overview: Opposition emerges in Ohio against a bill that would increase parental control over education, particularly regarding sexuality and gender identity content.
Discussion Points: The perspectives of school counselors and psychologists on the bill, concerns about student privacy and safety, and the broader implications for teacher autonomy and classroom inclusivity.
Suzanne talks about the decline of public schools and the rising influence of parents in education. She criticizes the "experimental policies" of the left and their negative impact on schools, emphasizing the growing frustration of parents and teachers. Suzanne compares the significance of winning in sports to political causes, highlighting the importance of Parents' Rights in Education. The movement is portrayed as non-partisan and a unifying force, transcending party lines and ideologies, with a focus on shaping America's future.
In an interview with Greg Burnett of Burnett Media, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the importance of parent and ally involvement in education, framing it as a civil rights issue. They emphasize individualism and the nuclear family's role in child-rearing. Their organization supports local communities by providing a national platform, training tools, and collaborations with other groups. They focus on empowering parents in their children's education, especially in school board participation. The organization has expanded, offering online resources and training for effective advocacy at school board meetings and for running for school board positions. The interview highlights the crucial role of parental engagement in educational matters at the local level.
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In today’s episode, Suzanne discusses:
Portland Public Schools Must Now Consider Race, Gender Identity When Disciplining Students
The new agreement between Portland Public Schools and its teachers requires considering a student's race, trauma, gender identity, and sexual orientation in disciplinary decisions, replacing mandatory suspensions for violent behavior with class removal and a "self-regulation space" within the school.
Colorado parents protest after daughter told to share bed with male student on school trip
Colorado parents are protesting a school district's transgender policy after their daughter was told to share a bed with a transgender girl on a school trip, claiming the policy violates their constitutional rights and lacked proper notification and opt-out options.
Girl, 11, Given No Protection After Violent Bullying at New York Arts School Where Kids ‘Destroy’ Competition
An 11-year-old girl at a Brooklyn arts school, victim of violent bullying and a physical attack, was offered only a "safety transfer" rather than addressing the bullies, highlighting concerns over policies that disrupt victims' education instead of disciplining aggressors.
Oregon's new law, House Bill 2281, mandates the appointment of Civil Rights Coordinators in school districts to oversee compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws in education. This move reflects the evolving role of K-12 schools, influenced by various stakeholders like teachers' unions and healthcare industry, in defining educational standards. The coordinators are responsible for monitoring discrimination, overseeing investigations, providing guidance on civil rights issues, and coordinating efforts to prevent civil rights violations. Additionally, the law specifies required training for these coordinators, including identifying and responding to discrimination, conducting investigations, and preventing retaliation in schools.
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The "Parents Rights in Education" podcast episode delves into pressing issues in the U.S. educational system, focusing on how they affect children's welfare and parental rights. Highlights include:
Oregon's Civil Rights Monitoring: Discussion on Oregon House Bill 2281, raising concerns about potential overreach in enforcing social justice ideologies in schools.
Race-Based Education in Illinois: A critique of segregated classrooms in Evanston, Illinois, and their impact on students' learning and inter-racial interactions.
LGBTQ+ Education Lawsuit in Iowa: Examination of a legal challenge against Iowa's restrictions on LGBTQ+ content in schools.
Parental Rights in Texas: Insight into Texas laws governing parental rights in education, particularly in health care and medical consent.
Medical Care in Schools: An exploration of the often controversial medical services provided to minors in schools without parental consent.
Gender Identity Laws: Analysis of Oregon's legislation on gender identity and sexual orientation, discussing its impact on parental rights and children's health.
Sexual Education Controversies: Guest Missie Carra shares her experiences with sexual health education in Fort Worth, Texas, highlighting concerns about curriculum content and external referrals.
The Role of Parents: The podcast emphasizes the vital role of parental involvement and advocacy in children's education, offering strategies for effective participation.
This episode is a must-listen for parents and educators alike, offering a critical lens on current educational policies and their implications for parental rights and children's well-being. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that not only informs but also empowers listeners to engage more actively in the educational landscape.
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Episode News:
- New Jersey to Drop Basic Skills Test For Teachers
- Grant High School Teacher (Portland, OR) threatens kids who don’t show up to support teachers on the picket line.⠀
- Parents, Teachers and Lawmakers speak their piece on parental rights in committee meetings
Episode Topic:
In today's episode of Parents' Rights in Education, we're talking about the importance of parental involvement in education. We're also discussing a troubling trend of states lowering the basic skills requirements for teachers.
Our host, Suzanne, emphasizes that restoring local control to school boards is the key to fixing the problems facing public education. She believes that states should not be passing blanket parental rights laws, as these laws are often ineffective. Instead, we need to focus on holding our local representatives accountable for protecting our rights.
Suzanne also highlights the fact that many states are now removing basic reading, writing, and math skill requirements for student graduation and teachers. This is a dangerous trend that could have a negative impact on the quality of education that our children receive.
We need to stand up for our rights as parents and demand that our children receive the best possible education. We can do this by getting involved in our local school districts and supporting candidates who share our values.
Episode Guest:
Suzanne talks with Sue Smith, a retired school teacher about her experience in the classroom and about current happenings in the classroom.
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Las Vegas Teen's Death: A 17-year-old, Jonathan Lewis Jr., was beaten to death by fellow classmates from Rancho High School. Parents, not only is it a right to guide the education and upbringing of our children, but more importantly, it is a responsibility. This horrific incident is a prime example of what happens when you don’t take on that responsibility. Las Vegas teen dies after group attacks him near high school: police
"Parents' Right to Know Act": Congressman Matt Gaetz's "Parents’ Right to Know Act," a legislative response to the Biden administration's guidance limiting parental access to student health records without the student's consent. Gaetz's bill seeks to grant parents access to their children's medical and counseling records, subject to certain state protective order limitations. This development raises key questions about student privacy versus parental rights in education. Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces “Parents’ Right to Know Act
California's New Parents’ Rights Policy: a new policy adopted by Roseville high schools in California, which is framed as a 'balanced' approach to parents' rights, particularly around gender identity issues. This policy only requires parental notification if a student visits the wellness center during class hours, leaving parents uninformed about visits at other times. Critics argue that the policy falls short of truly balancing parents' rights with students' rights, suggesting that it's more of a symbolic gesture rather than a practical solution. The policy raises questions about the balance of rights and responsibilities between parents and educational institutions. Roseville high schools pass new ‘balanced’ parents’ rights policy, skirting gender identity
In today's episode, we focus on Gail Grobey, an English teacher in Newberg, Oregon, and her alignment with the NEA, highlighting the tension between teacher autonomy and parental expectations. Grobey's stance, especially against the school board's efforts to minimize political influences, raises significant questions.
We also discuss the broader educational landscape, with insights into how Progressive ideologies, especially in Portland, Oregon, impact school curriculums. A key topic is Inquiry by Design (IBD), a curriculum Grobey introduced, which is widely used but controversial in its content and methodologies.
The episode urges parents and allies to critically evaluate school curriculums and offers resources to combat woke indoctrination. We conclude with insights from Becky Wallis, Parent, Newberg OR whose son is in Grobey's class, shedding light on the real-world implications of such educational approaches. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the role of activism in education and the complex dynamics within our classrooms.
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The Carteret County Board of Education will conduct a second reading and potentially give final approval to policy updates related to the "Parents' Bill of Rights" law, as mandated by the N.C. General Assembly. The updates, advised by the NC School Boards Association, focus on parental involvement in issues like gender identity and sexual education, with provisions for responding to student-initiated questions. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on November 8th.
For more details, you can read the full article on Carolina Coast Online.
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) appealed to the 9th Circuit Court to uphold parents' rights in upbringing decisions, particularly in a case involving Chico Unified School District's failure to inform a mother about her child's name and pronoun usage at school.
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The podcast discusses a disturbing incident in the Tigard Tualatin School District where a 6-year-old was assaulted by an older student on a school bus, leading to a Traumatic Brain Injury. The school's response is criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability, including a hastily concluded investigation and failure to communicate with families. The episode highlights systemic safety issues in schools, criticizing the emphasis on diversity and inclusion over actual student safety. It advocates for equitable safety measures and stronger parental involvement in children's well-being, echoing concerns from over 100 district parents about similar incidents.
In this episode of "Parents' Rights in Education," host Suzanne interviews Kristi Baker, the mother of the child who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in the Tigard Tualatin School District incident. Kristi provides a poignant account of her family's ordeal, emphasizing the challenges they faced with the school's lack of cooperation and transparency. The segment is particularly informative for parents, as it offers guidance on how to effectively investigate a school incident when facing resistance from educational authorities. Kristi's insights shed light on the necessity for parental advocacy in ensuring accountability and obtaining justice in situations where a school may be uncooperative or misleading.
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The summary of the "Parents' Rights in Education" podcast episode with Suzanne Gallagher covers several key topics:
Student Protests Against Israeli Actions in Gaza:
Berkeley High School: Over 150 students participated in a walkout protesting the Israeli bombardment in Gaza. They marched to UC Berkeley, advocating for Palestinian rights and an end to the occupation.
Fairfax High Schools: In a similar vein, Muslim students at Fairfax High Schools conducted protests, reflecting a broader youth concern about the conflict in Gaza.
Debate Over CRT Assignment in Texas:
An assignment from the Whiteness Project in Katy, Texas, became a focal point of controversy. This assignment, part of a larger discussion on the role of whiteness in American society, faces criticism for potentially reducing people to racial categories. The incident highlights the ongoing debate over Critical Race Theory (CRT) in education, especially relevant in states like Texas where it is banned.
Discussion on "Schizophrenic Leftists Use Our Kids to Further Agenda":
The episode discusses the response of students in higher education to the Israel-Hamas conflict. It criticizes anti-Jewish sentiments and questions the influence of American education.
The episode argues that public schools are teaching divisive racial narratives, contradicting the principle of equality and inciting discrimination. This approach is likened to schizophrenic behavior, suggesting it promotes confusion and militant tendencies among students.
The podcast calls for a shift in educational focus towards US exceptionalism and criticizes current educational policies for creating anger and divisiveness among students.
Interview with Emily Diefenbaugh:
Suzanne Gallagher talks with Emily Diefenbaugh, the Wisconsin Affiliate Leader, about issues faced by her group.
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In today’s episode, Suzanne covers:
1. Parental Notification Policy in California School District:
In the CVUSD, a judge partially blocked a policy requiring schools to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender, deeming it discriminatory. The policy is temporarily halted, except for changes in student records. The district vows to continue the legal battle. Source: Fox News
2. GOP Pushes for Parental Control in Education:
Republican lawmakers in Washington D.C. advocated for more parental control over educational materials to protect students from explicit content, sparking debates on First Amendment Rights and the role of local school officials. Source: The Fulcrum
3. Kentucky School District’s Book Ban Controversy:
Boyle County Public Schools removed over 100 books following Kentucky’s Senate Bill 150, igniting a debate between the district and parents. Critics argue the ban sends a harmful message, while librarians advocate for book selection, not censorship. Source: WTVQ
In the "Why Staying in Our Lane Works" episode of the Parents' Rights in Education podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher outlines the mission of Parents’ Rights in Education (PRE) to restore and preserve parental rights in K-12 public education. She emphasizes the importance of local control and parental engagement in school boards, providing parents with resources and support for advocacy. Gallagher clarifies PRE's non-partisan, non-religious stance, and its readiness to refer legal cases when necessary. She also discusses the careful vetting process for partnerships and highlights PRE's commitment to informed, active participation in local governance for the benefit of education.
Greg Burnett from Burnett Media joins the conversation to talk how the national organization works to help parents reclaim control of their children’s education.
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In today’s episode:
Scholastic's Response to Legislation: Scholastic Corporation is modifying its book fair offerings at public schools due to new legislation targeting age-appropriate content, particularly impacting the availability of LGBTQ+ themed books. The company has been a vocal supporter of PRIDE and LGBTQ+ representation in children's literature. Read More
Dress Code Protest at School Board Meeting: A father demonstrated his protest against a lax school dress code by wearing a crop top and Daisy Dukes to a Higley Unified School District board meeting, highlighting the power of appearance in public testimony. Read More
Community Review Board for Children's Books: In Huntington Beach, a community review board of parents and residents will assess children's books for sexual content, aiming to protect young readers. Read More
The episode focuses on the significance of local school board elections, emphasizing the responsibility of school boards to represent the majority wishes of their communities and create an inclusive learning environment. The host highlights the bureaucracy hindering boards from fulfilling their roles and the need for public involvement, particularly from parents, in shaping school policy.
Past challenges with school boards' lack of control over curriculum decisions and the influence of external experts are discussed, with a critical view of their performance. The host asserts a national effort to limit parental influence in schools, referencing the National Education Association's (NEA) controversial partnerships and curriculum choices against the wishes of various stakeholders.
The episode also covers a specific incident in Newberg, Oregon, where a school board’s decision to limit displayed banners in classrooms led to significant backlash and targeted harassment of board members, highlighting the challenges faced by those seeking to influence school policy.
The host calls for an organized effort to win school board elections and support reform, introducing Dave Brown, a former school board president from Newberg, to share his experiences and insights.
Interview with Dave Brown
In this conversation between Suzanne and Dave, Dave Brown discusses his journey from a career in coaching to serving on a school board. He talks about his initial minority position on the board, where he consistently voted his conscience despite losing every vote. He explains how a shift in the board's composition and the events of the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in their approach.
Dave highlights their decision to pass a policy that removed political flags and banners from classrooms, a move that attracted controversy and opposition. He also discusses the importance of parental involvement and the need for parents to engage in the education system. Dave emphasizes the significance of individuals taking action and getting involved in their local civil government for positive change.
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In this Parents' Rights in Education podcast episode, we explore a disturbing incident that underscores the challenges confronting parents and students in the current education system. We discuss the implications of Restorative Justice and Critical Race Theory in schools, a troubling assault case, and the ongoing struggle for parents' rights in education.
News Highlights:
- Tigard/Tualatin School Board Meeting Goes Virtual: The Tigard/Tualatin School District shifted from in-person to virtual meetings following a student assault incident, leading to controversy. [Source: KGW] Tigard/Tualatin School Assault
- Challenge to Parents' Rights Law: North Carolina's SB 49, critiqued for limiting certain school discussions and mandating parental notifications, faces opposition from the Campaign for Southern Equality. [Source: myfox8.com]. CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY vs. SB49
- California Court Case: The California Attorney General has initiated a lawsuit against the Chino Valley School District, raising questions about the authority to make decisions in the best interests of children: parents or the state. [Source: ocregister.com]. California AG Lawsuit Against Chino, California SD
Episode Topic: Trans Assaults at School:
This segment delves into a disconcerting incident in which a transgender student assaulted a female classmate at Hazelbrook Middle School. We explore how the implementation of Restorative Justice and Critical Race Theory may have exacerbated tensions within schools, leading to chaos and violence. We also examine the issue of accountability and the ramifications of divisive policies for students and educators.
Guest Interview:
Our guest, James, shares his experience as the father of a child who was assaulted by a transgender student. He discusses the incident's impact, the challenges he faced in seeking justice, and the real-world consequences of these educational policies.
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In today’s episode of the Parents' Rights Podcast, the K-12 education landscape in the U.S. is brought into focus. The story starts with a troubling event at a Tigard-Tualatin school where a boy attacked a girl. This incident stirs up a debate: some believe schools are muddling the waters by teaching about many genders and ignoring basic biology. Switching scenes, we hear about the "Banned Book Week" by the American Library Association, a movement against hiding books in schools and libraries.
Over in Wisconsin, parents have a win. A legal decision says schools can't let students change their gender identity without telling their folks. In Ohio, a different kind of battle rages. Some students believe "Anti-Harassment" rules are silencing their voices and clashing with their beliefs.
The podcast also gives us a peek into the changing world of public schools. The big bosses (like teachers' unions) are gaining power, and everyday folks, especially parents, feel left out. But not all hope is lost! The episode ends with a chat with Jackie Mendez from Evington, Virginia. She's a local hero, keeping a close eye on her school board and reminding us that change often starts from the ground up. Through these stories, the podcast paints a picture of the challenges and triumphs in today's U.S. schools.
Jackie talks with Suzanne about her effort to propose November as Parents’ Rights in Education Month and about her efforts to run for her local School Board. To learn more about JACKIE MENDEZ, please visit her campaign website at jmendez.org.
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Welcome to another episode of the Parents' Rights Podcast. In today's episode, we dive into recent developments in education that have raised concerns about parental involvement and the influence of ideological agendas in schools.
First, we discuss a significant event in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill preventing schools from banning or censoring books over concerns about racial or sexual themes. This law imposes fines on schools that disobey it, sparking a debate about freedom of speech and education.
Next, we explore the case of Montgomery County Public Schools blocking the Twitter account of "Inside the Classroom," a watchdog group that exposed a teacher condemning the concept of parents' rights as "fascism." This incident sheds light on the growing presence of leftist ideologies in schools.
We also touch on Christopher Rufo's latest expose, "Cluster B Society," which discusses the infiltration of psychological dysfunction in our institutions. This leads us to reflect on the ideological saturation in K-12 public schools, highlighting unfair policies and incidents that raise questions about justice and morality.
In the second part of the episode, we discuss the significance of November as Parents' Rights in Education Month. We encourage parents across America to challenge their school boards to adopt a proclamation supporting parental involvement in policy and curriculum decisions. We also delve into the importance of presenting diverse viewpoints in education to create truly inclusive environments.
Lastly, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to advocate for parental rights within your local school board, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and collaboration.
Join us in our mission to recognize November as Parents' Rights in Education Month and ensure that parents have a vital role in shaping their children's education. Check the show notes for more information and resources to support this cause. Thank you for tuning in to the Parents' Rights Podcast.
In the final segment Suzanne talks with Allen Sarvinas, state leader, Maine, about the PRE training programs he has attended and how they have helped his efforts.
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In this episode, we dive into the latest legislative developments impacting parents' rights in education.
North Carolina: We begin with an update on Senate Bill 49, also known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights." In a recent budget proposal, districts now have until January 1 to implement policies required by the new law, a significant extension from the original deadline of September 15. Notably, the law exempts certain student surveys from parental consent requirements and clarifies school officials' ability to provide emergency medical care. It also requires schools to inform parents if their child changes their name or pronoun and restricts instruction about gender identity and sexuality in K-4 classrooms.
Massachusetts: Next, we discuss the intriguing case of Foote v. Ludlow School Committee. This lawsuit centers around parents who discovered their 11-year-old daughter had transitioned to "genderqueer" at school without their knowledge. The school's policy required staff to keep such transitions secret from parents unless the child consents, raising important questions about parental consent and minors' rights. The case is currently under review by the First Circuit Court of Appeals, with a focus on the school's "no-disclosure" policy.
In our organizational news, we introduce a new site feature and invite listeners to become affiliate leaders. Plus, don't miss our upcoming event, "The Great Northwest Awakening," on October 21st, featuring discussions on safeguarding parental rights.
In the second segment, we discuss strategies for connecting with strangers on the topic of parental rights in education. Learn how to engage in meaningful conversations with friends and family, and discover the power of personal stories to initiate dialogue.
In the third segment, we feature Jacqueline Myers, who serves as the Local Affiliate Leader in Rathdrum, Idaho. Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fight to protect parents' rights in education in her community. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation as she shares valuable insights into this critical mission. Join us in our collective effort to defend and safeguard parental rights in education.
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Segment 1 (Around the Country - Updates): In this segment, Suzanne discusses updates and organizational news related to Parents' Rights in Education (PRE). Suzanne emphasizes the importance of official PRE membership and highlights the option for active members to choose a local affiliate group. She also mentions the formation of small grassroots groups within school districts and encourages listeners to become affiliate leaders.
Events: The podcast announces upcoming events, including Zoom training calls and "The Great Northwest Awakening" event in Ridgefield, Washington.
Legislation/Lawsuit: Suzanne discusses recent developments in North Carolina, where Senate Bill 49, known as the "Parents Bill of Rights," was passed. The bill includes provisions related to the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools and parental consent for healthcare. Opposition and challenges to the bill are mentioned.
The podcast also covers Policy 5756 in New Jersey, which previously restricted schools from informing parents about their transgender-identifying children. The policy is being reconsidered in several districts following clarification that it is not mandatory.
Segment 2 (Parents’ Rights at the Federal Level): In this segment, Suzanne focuses on the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), a federal law protecting parents' rights in public schools. She explains parents' rights under the PPRA, including the right to review curriculum, opt-out of certain activities, and inspect curriculum materials. The segment provides guidance on how parents can exercise their rights and report violations.
Segment 3 (Affiliate): Suzanne addresses PRE Affiliates and encourages them to share information about their school districts. She mentions the Leadership Center, a resource for affiliates, and provides links for submitting videos, press coverage, news articles, and information on legislation related to parents' rights. The segment closes by encouraging affiliates to request Leadership Center access if they don't already have it.
Links mentioned in the episode:
America First Legal PPFR Toolkit for Parents https://aflegal.org/resource/ppra/
If schools do not fulfill their obligations under the PPRA, parents can report violations to the U.S. Department of Education using the form provided at https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/file-a-complaint. Complaints must be made within 180 days (6 mos) of the date of the violation.
Affiliate Submission Link (Comprehensive) https://parentsrightsineducation.com/affiliate-submission/
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This episode delves into the intricate topics surrounding parental involvement in education, spotlighting recent events and legal confrontations. It zeroes in on a case in California where a school district's policy was questioned for not alerting parents when their children opted to change their pronouns or gender identity.
In this episode, Suzanne discusses a lawsuit lodged by a parent against a California school district. The parent claimed that the school had covertly facilitated a social transition for her child without her knowledge or consent. Suzanne elaborates on the specifics of the case, highlighting the school's policy which concealed certain details about students' gender identity and expression from their parents. Additionally, the podcast touches upon other comparable cases and settlements across various California regions.
Suzanne offers actionable advice for parents eager to stay updated and active in their child's educational journey. This includes attending school board meetings, perusing the curriculum, and networking with fellow parents. The importance of fostering transparent communication between parents and children is accentuated.
This episode also presents an interview with Michelle Cooper, a leading figure from Chico, California. She articulates her reasons for associating with Parents Rights and Education and the challenges her local community has encountered concerning parental rights in education. Michelle provides a deeper understanding of a particular case in which a child's gender transition was kept confidential from the parent, an incident that ignited her passion and active participation in the movement.
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Welcome to the Parents' Rights in Education Podcast, your source for all things related to defending parental rights in education. In this episode, aired on Monday, September 9, 2023, we cover a variety of important topics and questions.
In Segment 1, we start with exciting announcements and updates. Discover upcoming PRE events, including speaking engagements, Zoom calls, and free training sessions. Whether you want to get involved or stay informed, PRE has something for everyone.
Segment 2 is all about empowering parents to take action. Learn how to start a PRE Affiliate in your school district and become a member of Parents' Rights in Education. We guide you through the process, emphasizing the importance of local engagement.
Segment 3 dives into crucial parent questions. We address concerns from parents like Amy, Johnny, and Adam, offering advice and strategies to protect their children's education rights.
Segment 4 delves into a critical topic: Free Speech Rights Matter for Kids Too! We discuss a recent case where a 12-year-old student faced expulsion for expressing his beliefs through a backpack patch. We highlight the importance of protecting students' free speech rights and share insights on similar cases from the past.
Join us as we navigate the complex landscape of parental rights in education and empower you to advocate for your children's education. Stay informed, get involved, and stand up for your rights!
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In this episode, the focus is on a united effort to protect children's education while highlighting the critical role parents play. Parents are encouraged to access free tools, training, and community support available on parentsrightsandeducation.com, and to help boost the cause by leaving a five-star review.
Host Suzanne Gallagher shares news of forthcoming events, including interactive speaking sessions and Zoom meetings tailored for parents. With the "back to school" season in mind, she emphasizes the importance of having "pre affiliates" in every school district to ensure parents have local points of contact and support. The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) is discussed in depth. It's a tool that allows parents to keep tabs on the curriculum, selectively opt out of activities, and secure their child’s privacy. Suzanne underscores the importance of parental intervention in curriculum choices and survey decisions to safeguard children's personal boundaries.
A significant part of the episode also covers the hot topics of vaccine mandates and mask requirements in schools. Suzanne stresses that parents have the right to file exemption forms for their children and calls upon parents to challenge mandates that contradict their beliefs. She also speaks about the potential adverse effects of continuous mask-wearing on children's physical and emotional health.
Later in the episode, listeners are treated to an insightful chat with Kirryn Jensen, a hopeful school board candidate from Washington State. She explains her reasons for running, particularly her concerns about bullying, violence, and ensuring a safe environment in schools. Kirryn also emphasizes the need for clear communication between school boards and communities and the necessity for accountability.
The episode concludes with a rousing call to action, urging listeners to join the movement and vocalize their concerns. The end goal? To solidify parents' rights and ensure a safe, nurturing learning atmosphere for every child. This episode is tailored to resonate with parents with a conservative perspective and a 10th-grade education level.
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In this podcast episode, hosts Suzanne Gallgaher and Allen Sarvinas discuss recent legislative developments and local policies related to education in California and North Carolina. They address various bills and policies, focusing on issues like parents' rights, transgender and gender expansive policies, and informed consent for minors.
In California, they discuss Senate Bill 596, which passed in May and aims to address threats, assaults, and disrespectful behavior towards school employees. They emphasize the importance of respectful communication while also highlighting concerns about the broad language of the bill and its potential impact on parents' rights to communicate with school officials.
Moving on to North Carolina, they cover a bill that aimed to ban gender-affirming treatments for minors. The bill was initially vetoed by the governor but later overridden by the legislature. They mention the ongoing debate around this issue and the potential legal challenges from LGBTQ rights advocates.
The conversation shifts to a local policy in Maine that deals with transgender and gender expansive students. They highlight the expansion of privileged communications, allowing teachers and others to keep secrets from parents. They discuss the importance of parents' rights and due process, and they urge parents to get involved with their school boards to protect these rights.
Throughout the episode, they stress the need for parents and concerned citizens to engage with their local school boards, communicate their viewpoints, and rally for parents' rights. They also emphasize the significance of having a grassroots support group like Parents' Rights in Education to advocate for parental involvement and push back against policies that could undermine parents' rights.
The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reach out to their school boards, engage in local advocacy, and stand up for parents' rights in education.
School Board Meeting
DATE:Wednesday, September 6
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: Mount Ararat High School, 68 Eagles Way, Topsham, Maine 04086
Topsham School Board Contact Details
https://cdnsm5-ss11.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_500596/File/District/School%20Board/BdMbrsRevised11092022.pdf
MAINE Policy ACAAA, Transgender and Gender Expansive Students:
Cited in Maine lawsuit Goldwater/Lavigne v Great Bay School District after a student was provided a chest suppression device (CHEST BINDER) w/o parental consent.
The unconstitutional policy violates parent’s fundamental right to guide the upbringing of their child. Last week, the district’s board attorneys provided legal opinion stating the policy does not address parental notification, while providing sample verbiage to roll into the policy. The District Superintendent is not a judge, and parents require due process.
Maine PRE demands full application of parents’ fundamental rights, evidence of actual and substantive risk to the child by notifying the parents, at which point mandatory reporting applies.
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Upcoming Events:
- Oct 21: "The Great Northwest Awakening" in Richfield, WA.
- Weekly Parents' Rights & Education Zoom trainings on Saturdays.
- Visit website for more details.
Legislation & Lawsuits:
- New "Parents' Bill of Rights" highlights curriculum transparency, student social transitioning reports, and religious exemptions.
- California under scrutiny over school district's gender identity policy.
Organizational News:
- Updated membership form for selecting local affiliate groups.
- Drive for increased representation in schools through "pre-affiliates."
ACLU Actions:
- ACLU challenges transgender restroom policies in Missouri and Texas.
- ACLU counters Indiana's "Education Matters Law" due to vagueness and First Amendment concerns.
Spotlight on Conrad and Kate:
- Collaborating on parental rights legislation in Idaho.
- Backgrounds: Conrad, ex-Sacramento police with a master's in forensic psychology; Kate, education law attorney with 10+ years of experience.
- Concerns: Lack of parental say in school curriculum and decisions.
- Key legislation: Ban on sex and gender education below fifth grade; enhancing parental voice in school board meetings.
- Catalyst: The formation of the Parents' Rights and Education Group in Coeur d'Alene after parents were denied input at a school board meeting.
- Update: One bill passed the Senate last year but was halted in the House; another is in its nascent stages.
Links:
The Pacific Justice Institute: pacificjustice.org
Conrad Woodall: conradwoodall@yahoo.com
The Great Northwest Awakening event
Zoom Calls
Legislation: Parents Bill of Rights
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In this episode of the Parents Rights Podcast, Suzanne Gallgaher provides updates on upcoming events, such as The Great Northwest Awakening and regular Zoom meetings. The episode delves into legislation matters with two major bills under discussion:
- Indiana's House Bill 1608, known as the "Education Matters Bill", which prohibits teaching K-3 students about human sexuality and requires teachers to notify parents if a child wishes to be referred by a different name or pronoun. There was also an unsuccessful motion to get a preliminary injunction regarding how human sexuality is taught.
- Ohio's House Bill 8, known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights". This bill mandates schools to provide parents with information regarding their child's mental, emotional, or physical health. It also compels schools to inform parents prior to teaching sexuality content. A detailed discussion of this bill highlights the importance of definition in legislation, especially in terms of what "sexuality content" encompasses.
Suzanne also talks about organizational growth, urging listeners to become members and join or create local affiliate groups. She emphasizes the need for greater transparency between schools and parents, especially regarding students' well-being.
The episode features Lisa Chaffee, an affiliate from Ohio, who shares her journey with Parents' Rights in Education and her role in pushing forward Ohio's House Bill 8. Lisa's testimonies, activism, and insights are highlighted, giving a real-life example of a parent's influence on legislation. The conversation underscores the significance of parental involvement, understanding legal frameworks, and making sure educational entities prioritize parental rights.
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Welcome to another episode of Parents' Rights in Education with your host, Suzanne Gallagher.
In our first segment, we're touching base with the state of education around the country. Highlighted events include The Great Northwest Awakening and our regular Zoom calls and trainings - don't miss out! Visit our website for more details. We are also tracking critical legislation like Virginia's SB 1072, aiming to better address bullying, and Texas' controversial SB 14, which deals with youths' access to transgender medical treatment. In organizational updates, we've introduced a new feature to select your affiliate group and celebrate the addition of 5 new affiliate leaders in Oregon and Washington.
Returning to our second segment, we've got good news - our movement is making strides! In 2022, 85 parents’ rights bills were introduced across 26 states, while 2023 has already seen 62 bills in 24 states. All of these efforts aim to increase parental involvement and transparency in education. This shows we're making an impact and will continue fighting for parents’ rights.
In our final segment, we delve into a topic of much debate - Comprehensive Sexual Education. Promoted as an inclusive and age-appropriate approach, it is being seen by many as explicit and incentivizing early sexual activity. Organizations like Planned Parenthood, the WHO, and the ACLU are backing this. As an example, programs like EXCLAIM! suggest that young people need varied sexual experiences for their health. This raises concerns about parental involvement and when a child should learn about sexual activity.
As we wrap up, remember that joining our cause ensures you have a say in your child's education. Become a member today and join the fight for parents’ rights in education. Until next time, stay strong and engaged. Thank you for tuning in.
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Civil Rights Claim Signals Overreach by Biden Admin
"As we have stated numerous times, removal of controversial offensive literature from school libraries is not only a right, but an obligation of school boards. Local boards are elected to represent the values of their constituents. They have the power to determine what curriculums are appropriate for their districts. It is not "banning" to select the most appropriate books for the minor children and families they serve. Parents are free to choose to purchase controversial materials for their children. Clearly, this is a blatant illegal move by the Biden administration to steal the rights of school boards to represent parents in their districts!"
Suzanne Gallagher, Parents' Rights In Education, National
Civil Rights Seeks Control Over School Libraries1,000's of DEI OFFICERS LAID OFF!
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Longest Drag Show Ever!PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The bill that sparked the longest Oregon Senate walkout in state history were quietly signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday, officials say.
The governor’s office confirmed HB 2002 – was signed into law and will receive a ceremonial signing at a later date.
Provides Dangerous Gender Affirming Counseling and Treatments Without Parents’ Knowledge or Consent at Taxpayer Expense!
The law guarantees Oregonians ages 15 or older can access reproductive health care, including abortion. It also allows people of the same age to access care without parental permission in some cases and protects healthcare providers from out-of-state investigations and legal action.
The bill also backs more gender-affirming procedures in insurance coverage — including facial feminization surgery and hair removal treatments — and implements a fine of up to $6,250 and a prison sentence of up to 364 days for anyone who interferes with health care facilities.
• Eliminates any age of consent requirements for Gender-affirming treatment and procedures.
• Requires written permission from a child of any age for a parent to know what health services—including Gender-affirming treatment—are provided by a health care provider.
• Pharmacists will be authorized to provide Gender-Affirming Treatment medications without regard to the age of the patient.
• By mandating insurance coverage and protecting doctors, this bill sets Oregon up to provide treatments to patients from other states.
Republicans returned to the Senate floor June 15 after a multi-week walkout that stalled dozens of bills and left at least nine Republican and one Independent senator ineligible for re-election under the voter-approved Measure 113.
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"SPLC Hate Group" status, a Badge of Courage, OREGON LAW, THE MOST RADICAL
Parents' rights group warns Southern Poverty Law Center 'hate group' label will lead to increased violenceFOX Interview
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Hopefully this is the beginning of the end of LGBTQAI+ influences in our public schools.
March
• March: Bisexual Health Awareness Month
• Week varies in March: National LGBT Health Awareness Week
• March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility
April
• April 6: International Asexuality Day
• April 10: National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• Third Friday of April: Day of Silence
• April 18: National Transgender HIV Testing Day
• April 18: Nonbinary Parents Day
• April 26: Lesbian Visibility Day
May
• First Sunday In May: International Family Equality Day
• May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
• May 19: National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• May 22: Harvey Milk Day
• May 24: Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day
June
• June: LGBTQ Pride Month
• June 1: LGBTQ Families Day
• June 12: Pulse Remembrance
• June 15: Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court Bostock decision expanding protections to LGBTQ employees
• June 26: Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court legalizing marriage equality
• June 27: National HIV Testing Day
• June 28: Stonewall Day
• June 30: Queer Youth of Faith Day
July
• Week of July 14: Nonbinary Awareness Week, culminates in International Nonbinary People’s Day on July 14
• July 16: International Drag Day
September
• September 18: National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day
• Week of September 23: Bisexual+ Awareness Week, culminates in Celebrate Bisexuality Day on September 23
• September 27: National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
October
• October: LGBTQ History Month
• October 8: International Lesbian Day
• October 11: National Coming Out Day
• October 15: National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• October 19: National LGBT Center Awareness Day
• Third Wednesday in October: International Pronouns Day
• Third Thursday in October: Spirit Day
• Last week in October: Asexual Awareness Week
• October 26: Intersex Awareness Day
November
• First Sunday of November: Transgender Parent Day
• November 13 - 19: Transgender Awareness Week
• November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
December
• December 8: Pansexual/Panrom
Idaho Story
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Thinking Sex: Notes for a Radical Theory of the
Politics of Sexuality by Gayle Rubin
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Consider this: In an effort to help others, have we gone too far? Parents’ Rights In Education defends all students. They should be required to respect one another, and bullying of any kind, toward anyone should not be tolerated.
PRE takes a strong stand for tolerance, inclusivity, and equality for all students in the public schools. Our concern stems from the many complaints from students, parents, and teachers of inequities in these areas. Unfortunately, the extreme focus on LGBTQ initiatives has created an unintended backlash, as some students feel marginalized and threatened for holding their 1st Amendment right to traditional viewpoints.
https://time.com/5613276/glaad-acceptance-index-lgbtq-survey/
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Oregon HB 2002B, Senate Walkout!Maine - Transgender Bill Infringes on Parental Rights
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We are in the last week of campaigning for school board positions in the state of Oregon. We are busy with endorsements and GOTV efforts right now.
Those who have never been involved in the election process are involved. They are astounded how much work it is, and how mean the other side can be. Everything from stealing or destroying campaign signs to outright slander applies to these contests. Candidates have called me saying they want to die, or I never would have done this had I known… these are folks who vowed they would stand up for their convictions, and nothing could deter them.
Please know that a political race is never personal. It sure feels personal because you values are under attack, but those attacks are because of your stand, not you personally. What does it mean to take a stand. For me that means to decide exactly when enough is enough, and where will I draw the line. It is about principle, not compromises. The Left has no intention of stopping until they have full control. When you open the door to compromise, it is the beginning of a slippery slope to loss of individual freedom and rights.
Your opponent will do whatever it takes to keep you from gaining their seat. Once you win you ma be compelled to hold your seat without much ability to achieve your goals until the next election. The reason is, unless you have a majority of like minded individuals on your board, your power is limited.
You might be wondering why this seems to be a new revelation… Young parents are just learning about the School Board. They weren’t aware of the policy changes in just the last 5-10 years taking away their rights and mandating curriculum without their input. Maybe some earlier board members did not anticipate the radical implications to their decisions. My belief is the role of education has been stretched out of control, to the point we no longer have educational institutions. It’s time to restore the proper role of education, and get the ball rolling at the local level.
School Boards can do it by passing policies that reflect the wishes of the parents, but parents have to speak up and ask!
LAKELAND, IDAHOPOLICY GAME PLAN
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It's no surprise that K-12 public schools now are social service agencies instead of educational institutions and have nearly succeeded in controlling every aspect of our children’s lives.
Stop messing with our kids! It ends here.
There’s one more factor evident here. What we are seeing now is a departure from the original Constitutional form of government. The framers understood true freedom, and the nature of man. They devised a plan which provided for strict limits to the role of government, and the rest was up to the individual to either succeed in life or fail on his own terms.
It is NOT the proper role of government to take care of individual citizens from birth to death. Providing food, shelter and health care is not the proper role of government. Unfortunately, our legislators have acquiesced to these radical distortions and we are now paying the consequences. Suzanne Gallagher
TUCKER CARLSON HERITAGE FOUNDATION DINNER SPEECH, APRIL 21
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LINK TO LAKELAND ARTICLE
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It Stops Here!
Say what? What stops here? The stealing of parents rights. It has to stop! Messing with our kids while they are in school is not acceptable. Stop messing with our kids!
If it doesn’t stop, the government will eventually achieve complete and total control of our children. Don’t think it can happen? You bet it can. History is full of examples.
Ask your elders if they remember WWII. My grandparents immigrated to the US from Germany after WWI. My dad served in the Army Air Force in WWII. I remember at age 10 listening to my grandmother’s cousin talk about the Nazis storming into her home during the war.
The only way we are going to stop it is IF we never give up. And I mean NEVER!
I know, because I did give up, more than once. I discovered the reality of the government called public school in the early 90’s when our three children were in grade and Middle school. The school board made it clear, they did not have anything to do with curriculum. Welcome to the bureaucratic shuffle!
So I gave up, because of that AND the lack of interest by most people. They didn’t seem to care. Decided to start an art and interior design business.
Later, I ran for the Oregon House of Representatives. Lost by a handful of votes. Quit agin.
Ran again for Senate, lost. Quit again.
Do you see the pattern? Losing an election is not really quitting.
Parents’ Rights In Education has always been the issue for me. When I took the role of Executive Director in 2018, I determined we can never give up. There are no election dates related to our rights. No one can put a hard stop on this cause.
Parents rights are natural inalienable rights which should be protected, not taken away by the government.
It stops here!
HITLER YOUTH
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TUCKER CARLSON and ANDY NGO INTERVIEW
K-12 Public School Activism Responsible for Tennessee School Murders
by Suzanne Gallagher, Parents’ Rights In Education
Parents Rights In Education (PRE) is opposed to the teaching and promotion of Gender Identity beginning in kindergarten. Unfortunately, the Nashville, Tennessee school shooting this week is an outgrowth of the activism now present in most public schools across the country.
The Tennessee shooter, a confused young adult female, was in counseling. According to Nashville’s chief of police, John Drake, investigators believed the shooting stemmed from “some resentment” the suspect harbored “for having to go to that school” as a younger person. We want to know what advice she was getting.
School counselors and psychologists today, encourage parents to begin social transitioning in kindergarten. Parents are bombarded with the message their children should be encouraged to explore their “real identity.” I recently received a call from a concerned a father whose five year-old son was seen by the Philomath, Oregon grade school psychologist, who recommended Dad consider “social transitioning.” Although Dad and son discussed biological reality, his son was influenced by female siblings to wear long hair and feminine clothing. Dad needed to be reminded he is the father, and has the right to mentor his son. What if he had not contacted PRE?
What seemed like an effort to protect individuals struggling with “gender dysphoria,” has rapidly developed into a highly volatile political issue, and minor children are the target. Parents’ rights to direct the education of their minor children, and manage their healthcare decisions, have been stolen and sacrificed on the altar of Gender Identity Rights. These are pseudo “rights” fabricated out of a false premise. Humans cannot medically change their sex.
The average voter is unaware of the purposeful solicitation and recruitment of minors by public school staff and volunteers to change their sex. Students are inundated with messages about their “gender identity” rights daily. National Education Association member teachers wear badges encouraging students to seek them out for one-on-one counseling about sexuality and gender identity. In addition, LGBTQIA++ activist teachers adorn their classrooms with Gay Pride, Transgender, and Black Lives Matter political flags and posters.
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Clubs, a project of the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network, are now in K-12 schools. GSA Network is a political organization using local public school districts as distribution centers for their trans political agenda to "leverage the collective power of thousands of trans and queer young people in the United States who connect with us through our network.”
Parents are not informed of their child’s membership in these clubs. Abigail Shrier, author of Irreversible Damage, confirms the influence of these clubs in decisions students are making to explore gender transition. PRE featured a parent speaker whose daughter was influenced to change her sex at age 14 because of her GSA Club’s friend’s decision to do the same. As independent journalists Colin Wright and Christina Buttons have documented, many teachers who serve as adult 'advisors' to these clubs are intentionally concealing the sexual and political nature of their activities from parents, deliberately misleading families with vague language about 'acceptance, tolerance, diversity, and identity." If parents
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House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care
Public Hearing
Monday, March 20th, 3 pm, Oregon State Capitol, Salem
Please voice your opinion! Testify in person, virtually, or submitting written testimony by email to committee members.
To testify, just follow this link.
EMAIL COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
Rep.RobNosse@oregonlegislature.gov rep.ChristineGoodwin@oregonlegislature.gov Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.BenBowman@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.CharlieConrad@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.MaxineDexter@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.EdDiehl@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.CyrusJavadi@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.LilyMorgan@oregonlegislature.gov
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Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
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STOP HB 2002! Provides Dangerous Gender Affirming Counseling and Treatments Without Parents’ Knowledge or Consent at Taxpayer Expense!
• Eliminates any age of consent requirements for Gender-affirming treatment and procedures.
• Requires written permission from a child of any age for a parent to know what health services—including Gender-affirming treatment—are provided by a health care provider.
• Pharmacists will be authorized to provide Gender-Affirming Treatment medications without regard to the age of the patient.
• By mandating insurance coverage and protecting doctors, this bill sets Oregon up to provide treatments to patients from other states.
House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care
Public Hearing
Monday, March 20th, 3 pm, Oregon State Capitol, Salem
Please voice your opinion! Testify in person, virtually, or submitting written testimony by email to committee members.
To testify, just follow this link.
EMAIL COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
Rep.RobNosse@oregonlegislature.gov rep.ChristineGoodwin@oregonlegislature.gov Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.BenBowman@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.CharlieConrad@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.MaxineDexter@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.EdDiehl@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.CyrusJavadi@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.LilyMorgan@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.HaiPham@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
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Oregon HB 2002 **SECTION 20. (1) As used in this section:
(a) “Carrier” has the meaning given that term in ORS 743B.005.
(b) “Gender-affirming treatment” means a procedure, service, drug, device or product that a physical or behavioral health care provider prescribes to treat an individual for incongruence between the individual’s gender identity and the individual’s sex assignment at birth.
(c) “Health benefit plan” has the meaning given that term in ORS 743B.005.
(2) A carrier offering a health benefit plan in this state may not:
Deny or limit coverage under the plan for gender-affirming treatment that is:
(A) Medically necessary as determined by the physical or behavioral health care provider who prescribes the treatment; and
(B) Prescribed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
(b) Apply categorical cosmetic or blanket exclusions to medically necessary gender- affirming treatment.
(c) Exclude as a cosmetic service a medically necessary procedure prescribed by a physical or behavioral health care provider as gender-affirming treatment, including but not limited to:
(A) Tracheal shave;
(B) Hair electrolysis;
(C) Facial feminization surgery or other facial gender-affirming treatment;
(D) Revisions to prior forms of gender-affirming treatment; and
(E) Any combination of gender-affirming treatment procedures.
(d) Issue an adverse benefit determination denying or limiting access to gender-affirming treatment unless a physical or behavioral health care provider with experience prescribing or delivering gender-affirming treatment has first reviewed and approved the denial of or the limitation on access to the treatment.**
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"...MPS officials are advancing a scheme to use taxpayer-funded resources to help left-wing groups conduct targeted voter registration efforts inside Milwaukee’s public schools. Instead of using resources to promote academic achievement, resources are being used to promote a get-out-the-vote scheme to benefit the left. While Milwaukee is the first city where this scheme has been uncovered, it certainly won’t be the last." David Craig
In Milwaukee Public Schools, ‘A’ Is For Activism
Biden's Executive Order Promoting Access to Voting
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STUDENT VICTIM BEATEN, SUSPENDED and ACCUSED OF HARASSMENT!FB POSTCALL TO ACTION!
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ALASKA WATCHMAN ARTICLEWHAT IS DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION? LET'S TALK ABOUT IT
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MINNESOTA TO BAN CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, JEWS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING
Minnesota will soon ban faithful Christians, Muslims, and Jews from teaching in public schools by requiring that every state-certified teacher “fosters an environment that ensures student identities such as … gender identity … are … affirmed.” Once the new requirements clear a final procedural hurdle, they will be immediately challenged in state and possibly federal court, a civil liberties lawyer told The Federalist on Tuesday.
“We have lots of parents who are upset by this sort of thing in schools already,” said Doug Seaton, president of Minnesota’s Upper Midwest Law Center, in an interview. “They’re going to be even more upset with how their teachers are going to be licensed. Their teachers are going to have to be faced with hiding their beliefs or getting denied [for a state teaching license].”
Seaton said it was accurate to describe the nearly finalized regulations as communicating: “Christians, Muslims, and Jews need not apply for Minnesota teaching jobs.” That is unconstitutional, he said, so UMLC plans to sue once the changes go into effect.
The state agency that composed the changes disputed they would effectively ban religious Americans from teaching in Minnesota schools through a spokeswoman on Wednesday. The spokeswoman did not respond to a follow-up asking how Christians, Jews, and Muslims could adhere to their faith while complying with the licensing requirements that all new teachers publicly reject their faiths’ declaration that God has created only two sexes, male and female.
FEDERALIST Article:
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2/09/23: SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT, BOOK REVIEW 1/29/23: GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY, HUDSON, WI 9th GR. ENGLISH CLASSES
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NEW, Parents' Rights In Education website "Parents’ do have rights! They have natural rights and Constitutional rights. When your baby is born everything changes, doesn’t it? Suddenly, the world gets serious, We start paying attention to what’s important, and how our children will be impacted by what they are taught. The heart of a school is the curriculum!
Many activists are submitting Parents’ Bills of Rights to their legislatures. In most cases, these are redundant and the politicians are doing it for publicity.
We don’t need to pass a Parents’ Bill of Rights! The internet is full of US, state, and local statutes supporting your parental rights.
Our US constitution already covers it. And if you check into your state law, you will find multiple statutes allowing for parents to access curriculums and weigh in on policy decisions at the school board level.
The US Supreme Court ruled five times in favor of parental rights, overturning state control of children.
“The child is not the mere creature of the state... the state of Oregon, by forcing parents to place their children in public school] unreasonably interfere[d] with the liberty of parents and guardians **to direct the upbringing of their children under their control.” -Pierce v. Society of Sisters
According to the ACLU, all kids living in the United States have the right to a free public education. And the Constitution requires that all kids be given equal educational opportunity no matter what their race, ethnic background, religion, or sex, …**
What we are seeing today is blatant verbal and discriminatory attacks on certain people groups based on sex (gender, sexual orientation- Heterosexuals), race (skin color, white is a color), religion (Christian, Muslim, Jewish).
These are the very issues Progressives are claiming they support, however they are practicing discrimination themselves!"
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NEWS ALERT, JUDGE RULES for CONSERVATIVE TEACHERS' RIGHTS to FREE SPEECH Story about Addison Barnes, T-Shirt Law SuitPRE 2018 NEWS ALERT
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"Teach Acceptance not Exclusion!"
HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND?
The ruling on this case should send a strong message to all of us! We agree...Teach Acceptance not Exclusion!
Acceptance and Inclusion of our views, too!
It's time for all teachers, students, and school employees to don their favorite t-shirts, and caps. Support your candidates and causes!
We can proudly be on the Offense, now!
Teachers, adorn your rooms with symbols representing family, Parents' Rights In Education, and other groups! Promote patriotism!
Send us photos and images of signs you suggest teachers put up in their rooms, now!
NEWS ALERT, JUDGE RULES for CONSERVATIVE TEACHERS' RIGHTS to FREE SPEECH
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DEFENDING PARENT'S RIGHTS: GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY, NOT IN HUDSON WISCONSIN!Let’s unpack this…
The group psychotherapy model is not appropriate in the public school setting.
Psychotherapy (sometimes called "talk therapy") is a term for a variety of treatment techniques that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Most psychotherapy takes place with a licensed, trained mental health professional and a patient meeting one-on-one or with other patients in a group setting.
Psychoeducational groups are led by a therapist who takes on the role of a teacher and trainer (Brown, 2018). This contrasts with process-oriented groups, where the therapist takes a background role as a facilitator of the group experience.
Psychoeducational groups are a form of education-based group therapy. Rather than focusing on individual client relationships, psychoeducational groups focus on providing education, training, and support.
Normally thee kinds of groups are led by licensed, trained mental health professionals. The English teachers are not trained sufficiently to facilitate this project.
2.The books listed are sensitive and controversial, introducing students to subjects and risky behaviors, which in many cases students may not have known about until reading one of these books, participating in the group discussion, or reading the research-based, news-style article produced by fellow 9th graders.
Is the school ready to take legal responsibility for decisions students make as a result of introducing them to these themes, including “violence, depression, racism, sexuality, substance abuse, rape, and language?”
When teaching minors to engage in risky behavior of any kind, the answer to the question is, “age appropriateness depends on the child, and the context of the instruction.
3.Students are not capable of dealing with adult level decision making at this age. We believe the lack of cognitive and developmental maturity levels of young people have been grossly overlooked by educators and curriculum authors.
Scientific findings regarding mental and emotional maturity are stunning. Conservative estimates indicate maturity at age 25. This is well known, throughout education, psychotherapy, and mental health circles.
Sandra Aamodt, neuroscientist and co-author of the book, Welcome to Your Child's Brain.
“Neuroscientists have found the brain scans show clearly that the brain is not fully finished developing until about age 25. The changes that happen between 18 and 25 are a continuation of the process that starts around puberty, and 18 year olds are about halfway through that process. Their prefrontal cortex is not yet fully developed. That's the part of the brain that helps you to inhibit impulses and to plan and organize your behavior to reach a goal.”
“We see that motor control, meaning the myelination of the motor pathways, occurs around 15 on average. Then the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, responsible for cognitive control and executive function, is pretty much myelinated by 25,” she says. “But then you start talking about emotions—and everyone realizes the impact of emotions on cognitive control. They can change how much control you have. So, when you look at the medial and orbital surfaces of the frontal lobe, which some call the ‘social’ brain, the mean age of myelination of those connections between the limbic system and those frontal areas is about 32. That’s a far cry from 18."
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Out of Line! Gender Expansive Guidelines, PART 4: Helping Parents Dodge the Psychologist
**WALT HEYER STORY, THE PURPLE DRESS
SCHOOL BOARD GAMES**GENDER EXPANSIVE GUIDELINES
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OUT OF LINE! GENDER EXPANSIVE GUIDELINES,
PART 3: BEWARE! SCHOOLS KEEPING SECRETS FROM PARENTS!
OHIO: Hilliard Schools Law SuitPRESS RELEASE
Oregon Want Schools to Hide Students Gender Identity From ParentsOut of Line! Gender Expansive Guidelines
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Doernbecher Children's HospitalAbout Chest BindingAbout Puberty BlockersChanging Your NamePreserving your FertilitySafe TuckingScientific Studies show the brain does not mature until age 25…or later
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These are links to the two News Alerts featured in today's episode.
Oh...the Games People Play!More Games People Play!
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The following is adapted from remarks delivered on November 3, 2022, at a Hillsdale College reception in Santa Clara, California.Education as a Battleground
by Larry Arnn, the twelfth president of Hillsdale College. He received his B.A. from Arkansas State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in government from the Claremont Graduate School. From 1977 to 1980, he also studied at the London School of Economics and at Worcester College, Oxford University, where he served as director of research for Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill. From 1985 until his appointment as president of Hillsdale College in 2000, he was president of the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy. From October 2020 to January 2021, he served as co-chair of the President’s Advisory 1776 Commission. He is the author of several books, including The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection Between the Declaration and the Constitution and Churchill’s Trial: Winston Churchill and the Salvation of Free Government.
"Public education is an important component of the prevailing administrative system. The roots of the system are in Washington, D.C., and the tendrils reach into every town and hamlet that has a public school. These tendrils retain some measure of freedom, especially in red states where legislatures do not go along automatically. In some red states, the growth of administrators has been somewhat slower than average. But this growth has been rapid and large everywhere. In every state, the result has been to remove authority and money away from the schools where the students learn. In every state, the authority and money drained from the schools have flowed toward the bureaucracy.
The political battle over this issue is fraught with dishonesty. Any criticism of public education is immediately styled as a criticism of teachers. But as the numbers show, the public education system works to the detriment of teachers and for the benefit of bureaucrats. The teachers unions themselves, some of the largest of the public employee unions, claim to be defending teachers and children. That cannot be more than half true, given that they are defending an administrative system that has grown by leaps and bounds while the number of teachers has grown very little.
Worse even than this is the tendency the system sets in all of us. Bureaucracy is a set of processes, a series of prescribed steps not unlike instructions for assembling a toy. First this happens, then that happens, and then the next thing. The processes proceed according to rules. It is a profession unto itself to gain competence in navigating these rules, but nobody is really competent. Today we tend too much to think that this kind of process is the only thing that can give legitimacy to something. A history curriculum is adopted, not because it gives a true account of the unchangeable things that have already happened, but because it has survived a process. The process is dominated by “stakeholders”—mostly people who have a financial or political interest in what is taught. They are mostly not teachers or scholars but advocates. And so we adopt our textbooks, our lesson plans, and our state standardized tests with a view to future political outcomes once the kids grow up.
I have said and written many times that the political contest between parents and people who make an independent living, on the one hand, and the administrative state and all its mighty forces on the other, is the key political contest of our time. Today that seems truer than eve
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More Than Prayer and A Vote
For the Record...
I must address the obvious up front. it may be construed by some that my story is just a reflection of a “sour grapes” attitude, because the outcome of my electoral race was a loss. if i had won, would the message be any less necessary? uh...no!
True, the election was a grand disappointment. however, i will admit and others concur that my personal life is much better because i did not win. if that sounds selfish, it is. Serving in the legislature is no picnic. i might have driven my fellow legislators crazy with my get to it attitude and efficient use of time and extreme dislike for rambling verbiage. i know that the media is upset as they would have loved attacking me as they generally do with politicians of integrity and conviction to moral principles.
Nonetheless, my loss for a house seat was critical. it brought us closer to losing the majority. it was the house of Representatives who kept many pieces of liberal legislation from making their way to the governor’s desk and becoming law. Final straw: During the next election cycle we did lose it, all of it!
Alas, in 2007 all three branches of the legislature were controlled by the liberals. The majority rules and they certainly did. They revealed their real agenda by passing domestic partnership laws overriding the initiative passed by the voters in 2004 to protect traditional marriage. They continued to move oregon further into socialism threatening the middle class, while not enforcing laws to report and arrest illegal immigrants jeopardizing the basic protection of citizenship and liberty.
We lost everything because the other side slowly and persistently took control. Where were you? god’s people have been asleep at the switch when it comes to elections. We are not really committed to winning, unless you consider football. no, that doesn’t count when future lives are at stake! Some very good people have been let down, people we should be helping and supporting. We are being intimidated and run out of town by those who are committed to winning; secularist liberals!
Apathy is not just an Oregon phenomenon. it is common knowledge within national policy and legal organizations that god’s people have lost much of their “chutzpah” when it comes to engaging the culture and getting involved in defining the laws that govern them, er...us.
About the time our original thirteen states adopted their new constitution in 1787, Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the university of edinburgh, had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years earlier:
“A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury.
From that moment on, the majority always vote for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship.
This is serious. it is happening, but we can and we must stop this trend toward socialism and a godless society. We can and we must get energized and get moving, or the freedoms and opportunities we cherish will be forever lost!
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Drag Queen Story Hour—in which performers in drag read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores—has become a cultural flashpoint.
Families with children find themselves caught in the middle. Drag Queen Story Hour pitches itself as a family-friendly event to promote reading, tolerance, and inclusion. “In spaces like this,” the organization’s website reads, “kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.” But many parents, even if reluctant to say it publicly, have an instinctual distrust of adult men in women’s clothing dancing and exploring sexual themes with their children.
News Alert: TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, Code for Legalizing BoyLovers
Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hours
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Drag Queen @Beaverton School PromDrag Queen Workshops Recruiting GSA Club Members
Adult Exploitation of Newberg Students, Fundraiser Drag Show
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Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hours
Check out these previous PRIE articles:
Drag Queen @Beaverton School PromDrag Queen Workshops Recruiting GSA Club Members
Adult Exploitation of Newberg Students, Fundraiser Drag Show
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Drag Queen Story Hour—in which performers in drag read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores—has become a cultural flashpoint.
Families with children find themselves caught in the middle. Drag Queen Story Hour pitches itself as a family-friendly event to promote reading, tolerance, and inclusion. “In spaces like this,” the organization’s website reads, “kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.” But many parents, even if reluctant to say it publicly, have an instinctual distrust of adult men in women’s clothing dancing and exploring sexual themes with their children.
Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hours
Check out these previous PRIE articles:
Drag Queen @Beaverton School PromDrag Queen Workshops Recruiting GSA Club Members
Adult Exploitation of Newberg Students, Fundraiser Drag Show
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Oregon Department of Education criticized for 'picking winners and losers,' prioritizing racial ideology
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Book Banning, Nothing Wrong With That!
PARENTS' RIGHTS In EDUCATION MONTH!
What Does the Law SAY?
The Supreme Court has not ruled on how Boards of Education choose books to place in a library. However, once a book is in a library, school boards may remove it only under certain circumstances.
The Legal Standard for Banning Books https://www.findlaw.com/education/student-rights/banning-books-and-the-law.html
The Supreme Court set the standard for banning books in 1982 (Island Trees School District v. Pico). In that case, the school board attempted to ban a number of books because they were "anti-American, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic, and just plain filthy.”
The Justices were unable to come to a majority agreement and instead issued what is known as a "plurality" opinion, in which some combination of justices signed on to three different opinions in order to render an outcome. The standard from Pico which governs book banning decisions is that school officials may not remove books from the school library simply because they dislike the ideas in the book. However, school officials may remove a book from a school library if it is inappropriate for the children of the school. For example, if Lolita was in an elementary school library, the school board could probably remove it because of its highly sexual and violent content.
There is no doubt the stunning increase complaints about removal of “inappropriate” books from K-12 schools is fueled by the introduction and promotion of three curriculums: Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Social Justice and Race Theory, and Gender Identity. All of these themes have been fueled by a concerted effort to produce complementary literature for students as young as Pre-School/Kindergarten.
Something more is taking place. The curriculum companies have much to gain if these additional books are available and promoted in the school library for students and school staff to supplement their narrative. We know their goal is to change the culture. SEICUS new by line is Sex Ed for Social Change. Between breaking down our children’s inhibitions, sexualizing them, and indoctrinating them to embrace gender and race theory pedagogies, the K-12 public school cabal IS accomplishing what they strategized for a century.
However, they underestimated the resolve and commitment of the nuclear family in America and beyond. We are not about to just take it lying down. The campaign to rid our libraries of anti-family literature in the name of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice is just one initiative to roll back the progressive plan. Parents who have been censored by their school boards are not giving up. We are laying the groundwork for a program to ignite local communities to take their control of school districts back.
So, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, you are correct. The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, and that’s just the beginning!
K-5 No More Boys and Girls!
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CLICK HERE for INFORMATION! Proclamation
In recognition of the vital importance for
education excellence, and meaningful collaboration
between the school district and families,
we recognize NOVEMBER as
Parents’ Rights in Education Month
WHEREAS, we acknowledge parents are a child’s first and foremost educator, and have the
primary responsibility for the education, care and training of their children,
and WHEREAS, education is comprised of a range of activities by which families and
communities teach knowledge and skills, including ethical and behavioral norms and traditions,
and WHEREAS, fairness and equality must be afforded to all students and families in the
school district,
and WHEREAS, public schools need cooperation and support of all parents,
and WHEREAS, the parent-child relationship shall be honored and supported by teachers,
counselors, administrators, and school board members,
THEREFORE, we declare NOVEMBER, Parents’ Rights In Education Month affirming the
constitutional right of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children.
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GSAS Network TOOLKIT
How to build a GSA to talk "really explicitly and seriously about sexuality and gender" to childrenThis is an audio clip of an April 26th virtual panel titled “Creating and Sustaining GSAs in Elementary Schools.” In this clip, a teacher is heard discussing how to start a GSA/Rainbow Club by seeding questions "organically" in order to recruit young children into a GSA club where they talk "really explicitly and seriously about sexuality and gender."
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Virtual Digital Organization ToolKitNews Alert: Gender Sexuality Clubs Ain't What You Think
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AMERICAS NATIONAL CRISIS!ENDORSING CHRISTINE DRAZEN NEA - LGBTQ+ CAUCUSSOLICITATION and RECRUITMENT
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We, the National TRUTH Council of 2017-18, draft this document in the radical tradition of creating manifests in order to define our revolution and achieve liberation. The manifesto was inspired by and builds upon the Black Panther Party’s Ten-Point Program, the Young Lord’s 12 Point Program and Platform, and the Third World Gay Revolution. The manifesto is not a static document, but a living one, so that it may be updated and changed to reflect the council’s increasing understanding of the systems of oppression and the changes in the language we use to describe both ourselves and these systems.
We are in a moment which calls for us to bravely and ferociously fight for our communal liberation. In this moment, in the name of our transgender and gender nonconforming ancestors who struggled before us, in our blood, bones, and our spirits, we claim our right to existence and our future victory with these frameworks to guide our own work and the work of future generations on our collective, continuous journey towards liberation.
1) We Call for the Right to Self-Determination and Control of Our DestiniesWe as trans youth have the right to control our narratives, spaces, and all aspects of our lives. Resources to achieve this trans empowerment must be made more readily accessible and available.
2) We Call for the Abolition of the Police, ICE, Borders and the Judicial System
We demand abolition! Abolition of the police, abolition of borders and ICE, abolition of the current punishment-based justice system. We demand for our communities to be empowered to take care of themselves, for no borders, for rehabilitation and healing justice. Abolition is a process that we are committed to fight for.
3) We Call for an End to Disposability Politics and a Commitment to Transformative Justice
We believe in establishing a culture of accountability that is transformative in nature and creates opportunity for growth. We must take responsibility and hold space for the collective wellbeing and unity of our people.
4) We Call for an End of the Cisgender Heterosexual Patriarchy
We recognize that the current state of the world centralizes the stories of white cisgender heterosexual men. We call for the end of a social structure that separates or determines the value of people on gender expectations from historical Europe. We demand that queer and/or TGNC people no longer be oppressed by these frameworks, institutions, and their enablers.
5) We call for Decolonization and Reparations for all Indigenous and Black Peoples
We call for the payment of reparations that are owed and the reclamation of cultural practices by the communities from which they originated. We call for the active and complacent perpetrators of cultural appropriation and colonization to be held accountable and to recognize the privilege they maintain through the oppression of others.
6) We Call for Comprehensive Education that Reflects our Histories and Needs
We call for the use of informed educational practices that provide access to curriculum to help build opportunities for historically erased peoples. We call for free and non-compulsory education for all ages and for all access levels....
ADVISOR HANDBOOK
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Wouldn't it be great if everyone would listen to us and do what we tell them? Ain't gonna happen! We can to compel them with information, but they have to make their own decisions.
Take a look at the blogger's post. We know she has a right to her opinion, however when you poke the bear, be aware.
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STOP THE NEW TITLE IX!SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS
- Be sure to put the Docket ID: ED-2021-OCR-0166 at the top of your comment.
- Comments can be uploaded in Microsoft Word or “print to PDF” format by clicking the Green “+ Add a File” button.
- Educate your family, friends, and members on the threats posed by these regulations and encourage them to submit comments to the USDOE by September 12.
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Biden’s proposal is the most egregious and dangerous use of federal power in history, because it places control of minors in the hands of government employees, taking parents completely out of decision-making for their children. It doesn't matter what some states have done to protect parents, the administration will claim its federal rules take precedence.
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Back to School '22, Danger: BIDEN'S TITLE IX: SORRY, NO OPT OUT ANYWHERE!
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TEEN VOGUE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE!
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Public Testimonies are not dialogues. They are monologues by design.
Presenting a good argument never goes unheard. Remember your testimony is often for the other citizens in the room or watching on line.
1.Do your homework. Research the topic and think through your options.
2.See the situation from all angles. Try to understand the viewpoint held by the other side. Can their arguments be justified or not?
3.Clearly define your goals. Be clear about what you want.
4.Remain calm and avoid getting emotional. If you become emotional, and do not have majority support, the other side wins.
5.Ask for what you want. Don’t be afraid to explain your needs and what you’d like as an outcome, but do so calmly and non confrontational.
6.Avoid finger-pointing. Focus on the issues, not personalities. Name calling is what the other side does, not us.
7.Find a creative solution. Think win/win, not that someone must walk away a winner and the other a loser. Public schools are for everyone. Point out why your solution benefit everyone.
8.Remember that there will always be a tomorrow.
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JULY 27, 2022
IN PORTLAND, THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION STARTS IN KINDERGARTEN
"The curriculum begins in kindergarten with an anatomy lesson featuring graphic drawings of children’s genitalia. The lesson avoids the terms “boy” and “girl” in favor of the gender-neutral variants “person with a penis” and “person with a vulva,” because, according to the curriculum, some girls can have penises and some boys can have vulvas. “Any gender and kid can have any type of body,” a related presentation reads.
In first and second grade, students are introduced to the key tenets of gender-identity theory. “Gender is something adults came up with to sort people into groups,” the curriculum states. “Many people think there are only two genders, girls and boys, but this is not true. There are many ways to be a boy, a girl, both or neither. Gender identity is about how you feel about yourself inside.” Next, students work through a lesson called “Our Names, Genders, and Pronouns.” The lesson tells them that “gender is like outer space because there are as many ways to be different genders as there are stars in the sky.” Students, the curriculum explains, can “change their name to match who they are, like their gender, culture, or just what they like better.” They can be “boys,” “girls,” “cisgender,” “transgender,” or “nonbinary,” and experiment with pronouns such as “they/them” and “ze/zir,” according to their personal preferences. “Only you can know what your gender is,” they are told."
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SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMIT! ECIS WEBSITE: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & JUSTICE
WHY WE EXIST AND WHAT WE AIM TO DO
ECIS is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in our world.
"The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) commitment of ECIS is wholly aligned and is integral to our work. ECIS aims to highlight best practices, signpost to excellent teaching and learning resources, offer mentorship for everyone wishing to lead and engage with this work, and to promote and effect changes within international schools to conduct a self-study, and work towards equal and just practices...."
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NATIONAL SAFE SCHOOLS SUMMIT, REGISTERMost states have adopted standards which include these basic provisions: Medically Accurate, Healthy, and Age Appropriate. We have found these standards are not followed by most CSE curriculums. Healthy is inaccurately defined, encompassing questionable medical treatments for mental health issues without parental permission. Medical accuracy is a subjective and often underrated requirement often lacking in the whole picture. Because Age-appropriateness can only be determined best by parents, these lessons should only be offered by written parent permission.
Senate Bill 818 added personal health and safety education standards in K-5, and made comprehensive health education more inclusive in grades 6-12. School districts do not have to adopt the voluntary standards unless they are teaching comprehensive sexual health education. Parents can choose to opt out.
Course material and instruction help students learn about concepts like consent. It develops self-advocacy skills for effective communication with parents or guardians, health and social service professionals, other trusted adults and peers about health and relationships. The Illinois State Board of Education developed and adopted these new voluntary learning standards.
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to affirming that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.[1] It is acknowledged as the institutional voice of these concerns and a pioneer of the comprehensive sex education program.[2]
Planned Parenthood is behind all of the efforts to embed K-12 Sexuality Education in Public School.
SIECUS, based in Washington, D.C. was founded in 1964 by Mary Calderone, medical director at Planned Parenthood, to challenge the American Social Hygiene Association's sex education program.
https://siecus.org/resources/national-sexuality-education-standards-first-edition/
https://siecus.org/resources/national-sex-ed-standards-second-edition/
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Safe Schools Summit, Register NOW!Sex Ed Is NOT CSENews AlertAccording to Woodall, "Modeling and observational learning behaviors, now called 'gender expression' are used falsely to justify gender instruction as age appropriate. Teaching Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Gender Identity in K-4th grade can lead to sexual abuse. Grooming steps by child molesters are identical to current K-12 classroom instruction, constituting pre-grooming. Molesters are enabled by access to more vulnerable children as an entire generation of children are pre-groomed by the public schools."
"Long standing, child development research theory does NOT support teaching sex ed and gender identity to young children. Public schools rob parents and children from protective safety measures for identifying and preventing molestation," said Woodall. In addition, public schools follow the Seicus model empowering children to believe they have a right to sexual expression, and activity if there is consent. MORE info here. Sex Ed Is NOT CSE
Public schools have molestation issues. Both the U.S. Department of Education and the Government Office of Accountability published research findings to this end.
- 1 in 10 children will experience school employee sexual misconduct.
- By taking away innocence, the schools remove the child's intuition, the most protective tool for avoiding the grooming process.
- Public schools are implementing the "Molester's Manifesto," calling it Education!
Woodall states, "I can assure you this information is academically sound, supported by research, and unbelievably disturbing when one considers the fact teachers themselves are a common perpetrator of child molestation."
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Don't miss the second annual Safe Schools Summit, August 6, Sheraton Hotel, Portland Airport!
Get Connected, Get Empowered, and Get Motivated. K-12 Education is the heart of our nation, and we are fighting for it!
Our friend and partner, Rebecca Friedrichs, producer of Whose Children Are They? will share the truth about the Teachers Union takeover, and how to stop it! You will learn how to fire up your local community, run an initiative campaign, recruit candidates, run for school board, land lobby your representatives. Registration information coming this week.
The Gender Variant Universe, Christopher F. Rufo
https://christopherrufo.com/the-gender-variant-universe/
A consortium of publicly funded nonprofits wants to "decolonize gender" and normalize male genitalia as a form of authentic womanhood.
Transgender activism has been making inroads into America’s public institutions. The Biden administration has recently promoted neo-pronouns and gender reassignment surgery for minors, government agencies have celebrated the expansion of identity categories such as “pansexual” and “non-binary,” and public schools across the country have adopted curricula teaching students about transitioning from one gender to another. Trans activists often present their ideological program through a series of euphemisms and tautologies, such as “gender diversity,” “LGBTQ inclusion,” “love is love,” “protect trans kids,” and “comprehensive sexual education.” But these slogans obscure more than they reveal. The deeper nature of trans ideology is much much more radical and the public should have a clear-eyed understanding of what trans activists believe, beyond the protective layer of obfuscatory language....
Though this kind of ideology might appear to be the work of a fringe minority, it is becoming increasingly mainstream in activist and educational institutions. The host organizations for the “Decolonizing Gender” presentations have been remarkably successful in securing taxpayer funding and gaining access to children through educational and social service programs. TRACTION conducts education programs for transgender-identifying youth and has received funding from Washington State. Gender Justice League has received funding from King County and runs a housing program for transgender-identifying homeless minors. The Lavender Rights Project and Black Trans Task Force provide legal services for LGBT youth and have received funding from King County. UTOPIA Washington provides services for sex workers, runs an after-school
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OPRF to implement race-based grading system in 2022-23 school yearSchool board members discussed the plan called “Transformative Education Professional Development & Grading” at a meeting on May 26, presented by Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning Laurie Fiorenza.
In an effort to equalize test scores among racial groups, OPRF will order its teachers to exclude from their grading assessments variables it says disproportionally hurt the grades of black students. They can no longer be docked for missing class, misbehaving in school or failing to turn in their assignments, according to the plan.
“Traditional grading practices perpetuate inequities and intensify the opportunity gap,” reads a slide in the PowerPoint deck outlining its rationale and goals.
It calls for what OPRF leaders describe as “competency-based grading, eliminating zeros from the grade book…encouraging and rewarding growth over time.”
Teachers are being instructed how to measure student “growth” while keeping the school leaders' political ideology in mind.
ENGLISH TEACHER RESIGNS AT LYINS TOWNSHIP HSEffective June 2nd, 2022, I, Tom Stukel, resign from my English teaching position of 17 years at Lyons Township High School because I cannot, in good moral standing, teach students well based on current administrative policies. I care too much about education and too much about students to abide by these policies. Based on my 24 years of experience as a high school teacher, it is my opinion that it is immoral to teach the way LT teachers are being asked to work. "Parents! I write this to you, not the administration. I care about your students. I care that they get the quality education that they deserve and you expect. Parents! Be aware and be proactive to what is happening at your school and your student's' classrooms. Quality change will not come from the administration, the board, or even the teachers. The teachers here at LT are wonderful, caring people, but they don't have a strong enough communal voice to fight against lame policy.
Parents! It is up to you to make the change you want for your student. Parents! Demand that the policies that are harming your children's education change."
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Texas Association of School Boards to Leave National OrganizationBy Brandon WaltensMay 23, 2022
McKinney School Board President Sued for Squelching Free SpeechBy Erin Anderson
May 18, 2022
"The school administration refuses to allow any public debate concerning this book. Parents have been silenced. The most recently conducted zoom meeting on March 4th continued to make it clear that what they say goes, no one else was allowed to speak. All of us were muted by the school administration, questions that were sent by me amongst others were ignored. The meetings are fully orchestrated theatrical performances that fail to address parents’ concerns.
Parents’ rights have been violated and we demand immediate intervention.
The Bill of Rights published on the DOE site unambiguously states:
Parents have the right to:
Participate in regular written or verbal communication with teachers and other school staff and share concerns regarding their child’s academic, social and behavioral progress;
Participate in meaningful and productive parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child’s progress in school and have access to other school staff, as appropriate, throughout the school year to discuss concerns;
have their child learn in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and bigotry.
Parents have every right to be allowed to speak to their children’s school administration and should not be silenced. This is a public school, taxpayer-funded, and should not be permitted to completely shut down open discussion about our children’s education. The school should be required to abide by the federal and state constitutions and basic principles of allowing parents to speak about concerns they have regarding their children’s education.
Such conduct reminds me of the country I grew up in with a totalitarian regime where one was not allowed to speak freely. The authoritarianism or totalitarianism the US Supreme Court said is unconstitutional.
Public Officers (PBO) CHAPTER 47, ARTICLE 7. § 103 is known as the open meetings law. Except PS 158 has a total disregard for it.
The NYS Board of Regents publishes many statements about civic readiness, including “Demonstrate respect for the rights of others in discussions and classroom debates, and how to respectfully disagree with other viewpoints and provide evidence for a counterargument.” Something PS 158 feels does not apply to them as these children are very young, and the rights of others in discussions, equally applies to the parents of these very young children. They want to teach respect of others, yet show total disdain for the viewpoints of the parents of these children when it suits their own political agenda.
Please take action to require this school’s administration to immediately set up a forum and allow for public discourse." New York City Chapter Director/Parent
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“BANGING BEYOND BINARIES” by Christopher F. Rufo
Mazzoni Center expands outreach, education programs
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Middle School Administrators are illegally surveying students without written permission from parents to justify Equity Training. Through the bogus so called "bias survey" educators are bent on proving our students are biased!
Jason RANTZ Article
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Thank you to Eagle forum and Jeff Younger for sharing this amazing inspirational story.
Father Does Know Best https://www.jeffyoungerfortexas.com/
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EDMONDS: On March 28th, Jason Rantz, well known NW radio personality published an article about the Edmonds SD claiming children as young as 7 were being taught about gender, self-identity, and asked to choose their own pronouns. When parents complained, district representatives claimed lessons to be mandatory by new law. Either they were misguided or lying to parents.
BELLINGHAM: A first grade teacher read the book “I Am Jazz”, a story about a boy who identifies as a girl, to her young students. When parents discovered the book was read to their children without their permission or knowledge, and complained to the district, they were met with silence. The parents then took their concerns to the school board. NO SYMPATHY... the president of the board operates a self-described “all-ages” sex toy shop.
WHAT IS THE LAW?
Both of these districts are operating counter to RCW 28A.300.475 Comprehensive sexual health education. According to the law,
"Comprehensive sexual health education for students in kindergarten through grade three must be instruction in social-emotional learning that is consistent with learning standards and benchmarks adopted by the office of the superintendent of public instruction."-section (11)(b)
Nowhere in the standards for social emotional learning is there any mention of gender, self-identity, or lessons on pronouns.
On the website for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) districts are given permission to teach sexual health starting in kindergarten which includes lessons on gender and self-identity,
"No sexuality content or curriculum will be required, although districts may choose to offer additional instruction in alignment with K-12 Learning Standards for Health Education."
BUT...If they do THEY MUST follow the law which states,
"...any parent or legal guardian may review the comprehensive sexual health education curriculum provided in his or her child's school"-(7)(a)
OPT - OUT, and the law also states:
"Any parent or legal guardian who wishes to have his or her child excused from any planned instruction in comprehensive sexual health education may do so upon filing a written request with the school district board of directors or its designee, or the principal of the school his or her child attends, or the principal's designee."- (7)(a)
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Furries Spotted In The CommunityNormal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com
Catrina Petersen May 3, 2022 | 2:33 PM
Brainwashed School Kids Now Identifying as Animal “Furries”
The Newman Report, Alex Newman February 2, 2022
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MENSTRUAL DIGNITY TOOLKIT
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EPOCH TIMESMarxists Seek to Destabilize American Society Through Sexualization of Young People: Expert
By Hannah Ng and David Zhang
April 24, 2022 Updated: April 25, 2022
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Day of Silence News Alert, 2019The Equality Act has not yet been passed into law by Congress, however just like the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) passed Congress in 1972, it failed to be ratified by enough of the 38 states needed for it to become part of the Constitution. EQUALITY ACT, Daily Signal Article
But, like the ERA, most states have embraced many of the intended goals and adopted similar laws at the state level. For example, Oregon passed the Equality Act into law in 2007.
Oregonians have experienced all of the disturbing consequences of this dangerous misguided law as predicted by the Heritage Foundation in an article in 2019, when Nancy Pelosi delivered on her promise to introduce the so-called Equality Act, which would elevate sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes in federal anti-discrimination law.
Less than a week ago I received reports of parents who were threatened by school staff that is they did not affirm their child's decision to identify as the opposite sex, the district would report the parent to Child Protective Services.
Oregon education policy is to protect the child’s right to confidentiality to choose a different name than the one given to them at birth. That my friends is the Equality ACT.
Parents are horrified to learn of their minor child’s decision to change their sex at the urging of school staff.
GLSEN CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY - To keep your minor child's secret, safe.
https://www.parentsrightsined.org/comprehensive-sexuality-education.html
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Angela Plowhead for Congress!Dear Salem-Keizer School Board and Superintendent,
Like many parents, I was not afforded the opportunity to speak during the public comment of your last meeting. As I have already expressed to you, there has been a noticeable trend of a disproportionate number of LUS activists being given an opportunity to speak during your meetings while only a statically improbable and small number of parents get to speak. Due to this, I will address my concerns publicly and in writing.
While addressing the high rates of suicidality among transgender youth should not be ignored, applying the practices in this district’s transgender policy to the entire student body population instead of just those affected by gender dysphoria is ill advised. There are no studies that I have found looking at the effects of teaching gender fluidity to gender conforming students or the impacts it could have on the mental health of gender conforming students. This appears especially foolhardy considering the greatly increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide amongst all youth. The US surgeon general and several national pediatric societies have declared American youth to be in a national mental health crisis. This is just one of many concerns I have about the release of this policy.
It is unconscionable that this district’s transgender policy dictates that gender affirming books be put in all district libraries K-12, with no mention of age-appropriateness. Many of these books, which I have seen and which have been found in Oregon school libraries, include extremely graphic and even pornographic content. Often these books teach children how to engage in sexual acts by themselves and with others, condoning even incest. With the number of children who experience sexual abuse, I find it highly ironic that this board would approve an abuse proclamation in the same week the district released this policy promoting books that condone this behavior. Additionally, it is unlawful to expose children to pornography and teachers are mandatory reporters. I would encourage every parent to examine the content of their child’s school library and if pornographic content is found, contact child protective services and file a police report. Administrators and the district should be held responsible for any child exposed to pornography in their school library.
This is especially true at a time when 4 educators in Oregon, to include 1 in this school district, have been arrested or are currently under investigation for sex crimes against children. All 4 of these situations have occurred in the last 2 weeks. It is extremely ill conceived that this superintendent would roll out a policy that would make it easier for sexual predators to hide their grooming practices under the guise of comprehensive sex education or transgender inclusion, making it that much more difficult to detect their abhorrent behavior. The practices in this policy put all children at risk for heightened exposure to sexual predation by mandating that teachers, administrators and counselors help a child transition their gender.
Assessing or counseling a person for gender transition is a specialty within the mental health field that requires specialized training and competence to engage in. That any school district would not only permit, but require educators to engage in this practice, which is outside of their scope of practice and expertise, is irresponsible and could lead to unintentional harm of the student and open the d
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“THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT: A TOOLKIT FOR PARENTS” America First Legal
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"WHAT DOES THE PPRA COVER?The PPRA provides parents with a right to review curriculum used to teach their child at school. It also provides an even more extensive set of rights to review, and opt out, of certain surveys and studies that probe into the children’s lives and attitudes.
CurriculumParents have the right to inspect “any instructional material” used as part of the education curriculum for the student. The parent who wants to exercise this right must request the material; the school does not have to provide access to the material without being asked first. Parents should demand that schools disclose teacher training materials designed to affect or direct student instruction as “instructional material.”
SurveysWithout parental consent, schools cannot require a student to answer questions about:
- Political beliefs or affiliations
- Mental problems or challenges
- Sexual behavior or attitudes
- Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior
- Critical appraisals of people with close family relationships
- Relationships with lawyers, physicians, and ministers
- Religious beliefs or practices
- Income level (unless it’s asked simply regarding eligibility to participate in a program)
If the school wants to distribute or administer a survey created by an outside entity (not the school), the parent has the right to review the survey first, along with any supplemental material (including teacher’s manuals) that come with the survey. The parent must request this; the school does not have to provide copies without being asked first. Critically, this applies to all gender and race-related materials.
Certain school districts have retained survey and data mining companies. These companies sell race-focused student and teacher surveys, data management tools, and training on systemic racism and oppression, white supremacy, implicit bias, gender issues, and intersectionality, often under the rubric of “Social-Emotional Learning.” If parents are engaged and object, then none this sort of material should be forced on children. But if parents are disengaged and silent, the PPRA and other laws are ineffective." America First Legal, PARENT TOOLKIT
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Alternative Lifestyles and BullyingCSE in OREGON **Since we are 13 years ahead of Illinois, we know allot more about how this plays out in a public school setting here in Oregon. Like the 8th grade middle school boy who was sexually harassed by a boy identifying as a girl. When the victim had finally had enough, he raised his voice saying, “Please leave me alone.” The boy identifying as a girl ran to the school office in tears, declaring, “I do not feel safe.” The school asked the victim to write his harasser a letter of apology, and to attend the other high school in the district, further away from his home.
And there is more! The following school year the victim attended a school outside his district of residence. Two visitors came to his Freshman English class to talk about a new GSA Club and why others should join. The victim raised his hand and asked to be excused. Thee more students did the same. The teacher responded with an emphatic “NO,” stating she would not allow any bigotry in her classroom. Student club member recruitment is inappropriate during any academic class period. Students have the right to be excused from any instruction they consider is offensive or against their faith. The teacher was out of line.
There is definitely a disproportionate amount of attention, and sympathy placed on LGBTQ students. I want to know if the survey was given to the student body at large, and what percentages applied to others representing the heterosexual students. I want to know if the age and maturity levels of those surveyed was taken into account. I know from my own experience raising three children, the accuracy of a survey given to minors is not reliable. And… what about other socio-economic and emotional factors impacting these students lives was not related to their sexuality?**
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MICHELLE CUNNEY TESTIMONY, MARCH 9CRYSTAL LARSEN, TESTIMONY, MARCH 23The Transgender Craze is not just crazy, it’s dangerous! Parents have to stand against the notion that school officials presume to now better than you what your children need. It is unconscionable we are even debating the presumption minors have the cognitive ability to understand their sexual preferences or desires before they are ever fully man or woman! How can a young girl possibly know she is REALLY a boy when she is 8?
**Many more students are making choices they otherwise would not have, without peer pressure to do so. GSA Clubs encourage students to join, or be considered a bigot. Although, parents can have such conversations with their own children if they choose, public school policy requires staff to teach students about controversial behaviors, question and challenge family beliefs and values, and encourage students to experiment sexually with one another. Students are asked to make decisions about sexual orientation even before entering puberty, and accept ideologies when they are in Kindergarten.
It’s not that easy to step sideways or out!… Hormone injections will render kids sterile within four months. Chest binders can cause life threatening complications, including destroying breast tissue. Young women cannot either conceive or nurse their children. Once a minor student begins “transition,” as the GLSEN protocol specifies, he or she is encouraged to change their name and pronouns, and use opposite sex rest rooms without parent knowledge or permission. In most cases the child is assured their secret is “safe” with the school. We hear from parents across the nation whose children have “come out” to them long after they have been assimilated into the trans culture, and begun wearing chest binders, taking hormones, and scheduled surgery. Oregon law makes these services available to students at taxpayer expense as young as 14.**
Scientific Studies show the brain does not mature until age 25…or later
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Success Without Even Having to File a Lawsuit
When the Clapp family called Child and Parental Rights Campaign we thought we were in for a huge fight in federal court. After all, they live just outside of New York City, where gender ideology is radically supported. Their daughter was being socially transitioned to a “male” identity by her public school over her parents’ objections. This, in spite of the fact that her therapist and a residential treatment center had insisted that it would be harmful to the young girl’s mental health.
In preparation for a federal lawsuit, we sent a letter to school officials demanding that they honor the parents’ wishes and the medical opinion of the professionals who were working with the Clapps’ daughter. In order to strengthen their position, we helped the parents retain a renowned psychiatrist to begin working with their daughter and she too submitted her medical opinion that it was in the child’s best interest to not endorse their daughter’s desire to be treated as if she were a “boy” by school officials.
To the parents’ great relief, the school officials caved and agreed to follow the parents’ directions and the medical opinions of the medical professionals. This happened in New York State!
You might wonder what fuels our resolve to fight this irrational ideology. It is emails like the one we received from Mr. and Mrs. Clapp after we helped them protect their daughter:
"We can never adequately express the depth of our gratitude for your tireless work in restoring our parental rights to protect our daughter at school, nor can we ever adequately repay you for your grit, dedication, expertise, and manpower. To have a legal team of your caliber paying such scrupulous attention to our small case (and without nearly the monetary compensation you deserve) is astounding. We are still pinching ourselves that this went our way without going to court—and in New York State, no less! This is a testament your collective efforts, know-how, persistence, and passion for this cause.
…we will be able to sleep at night knowing that, with your help, we’ve done everything in our power to safeguard [our daughter] from harmful people and practices.
Again, you have our undying gratitude! Thank you for standing up for the rights of us and other parents who have been marginalized, condescended to, and disregarded by the public school system. We value and believe in the important and necessary work you are doing, and we will continue to support you in any way we can."IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE, by Abigail ShrierCONTACT US!CHILD and PARENTAL RIGHTS CAMPAIGN Vernadette Broyles, Lead Counsel and President
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Of course elections are very exciting and important however, we cannot ignore the news. What should have been a moment of sporting pride — a celebration of some of the best female swimmers in the country, this year’s NCAA swimming championships became a scandal, because organizers allowed a biological male, Lia Thomas, to compete against female athletes on the basis of transgender status.
And what about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearings this week? Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Tuesday questioned Jackson on critical race theory books used in a private elementary school on which Jackson sits on the board. And Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., pushed Jackson to define the word "woman," which Jackson declined to do.
Who would have guessed the transgender issue would obfuscate news of a possible 3rd world war? It reminded me I needed to finally read Abigail Shrier’s book, Irreversible Damage, The Transgender Craze Seducing our Daughters.
I knew so much about the transgender issue related to public schools, biology, and psychology, I was sold on the the reasons why it should not be promoted or taught in our schools. But, Abigail shared some very important insight to why our daughters are literally being seduced into making life changing decisions they will regret. lease don’t think my overview is a substitute for the book. I strongly encourage you order several copies for your friends and the local school library!
“This is a story Americans need to hear. Whether or not you have an adolescent daughter, whether or not your child has fallen for this transgender craze, America has become fertile ground for this mass enthusiasm for reasons that have everything to do with our cultural frailty: parents are undermined; experts are over-relied upon; dissenters in science and medicine are intimidated; free speech truckles under renewed attack; government healthcare laws harbor hidden consequences; and an intersectional era has arisen in which the desire to escape a dominant identity encourages individuals to take cover in victim groups.”
This is the story of the American family—decent, loving, hardworking and kind. It wants to do the right thing. But it finds itself set in a society that increasingly regards parents as obstacles, bigots, and dupes. We cheer as teenage girls with no history of dysphoria steep themselves in a radical gender ideology taught in school, or found on the internet. Peers and therapists and teachers and internet heroes egg these girls on. But here, the cost of so much youthful indiscretion is not a piercing or tattoo. It's closer to a pound of flesh." Irreversible Damage, by Abigail Shrier
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81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2022 Regular Session
SENATE BILL 1521
SUMMARY
Authorizes district school board to terminate superintendent without cause only if certain conditions are met.
Prohibits district school board from taking specified actions against superintendent when superintendent is acting in compliance with state or federal law.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.
(B) Including in the contract provisions that provide for the termination of employment of the superintendent prior to the expiration of the contract. If the superintendent and the district school board mutually agree to include a termination-without-cause provision in the contract, the district school board may terminate the superintendent’s employment, without cause, at any time during the contract period only if the district school board provides the superintendent with at least 12 months’ notice of the termination. Nothing in this subparagraph authorizes the district school board to make a wrongful termination or a termination for any reason described in subsection (3)(a) of this section.
(3)(a) A district school board may not:
(A) Direct a superintendent to take any action that conflicts with a state or federal law that applies to school districts or education service districts;
(B) Take an adverse employment action against a superintendent for complying with a state or federal law that applies to school districts or education service districts; or
(C) Employ a superintendent pursuant to a contract that purports to waive, or conflicts with, any provision or requirement of subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph.
(b) As used in this subsection:
(A) “State or federal law” includes any executive order, order of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, declaration, directive or other state or federal authorization, policy, statement, guidance, rule or regulation.
(B) “Superintendent” includes an interim superintendent.
SECTION 2. This 2022 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2022 Act takes effect on its passage.
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The Emperor's New Clothes, by Hans Christenson Anderson
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I spoke with a woman earlier this week about the dynamics associated with our issues today. Isn’t it incredulous people seem so ready to believe anything they are told? They don’t question the validity. For example the transgender issue. Basic understanding of biology would lead most to doubt the premise one can “change their sex” by using cross sex hormones, and remove body parts. Even more astounding is the notion, pre-pubescent youth should be stopped from going through puberty, and school counselors should identify those students and keep their decision from their parents. And this ridiculous reasoning can applied to mask and vaccine mandates, and other lame excuses for restricting freedoms and controlling citizens. In addition, what is more astounding is the willingness of the people to be controlled!
A fairy tale came to mind as we talked, The Emperor’s New Clothes, by Hans Christian Anderson. Have you read it? We often use the phrase when making a point, but do we know the story? I decided to share it with you.
Hans Christian Anderson was a Dane, born in 1805. He is recognized around the world for his books, including The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the Pea, and many others. He endured many hardships and, by some accounts, transformed his pain into art. His fairy tales were highlighted in a movie in 1952, and he became a household favorite. His stories always had a meaning.
The Emperor's New Clothes, by Hans Christenson Anderson
This is particularly interesting in light of the times.
Fast forward to today! Who is the emperor? And who are the swindlers? I love this allegory. We must be continually vigilant to expose truth, although our nature is to leave the details of government in the hands of experts, not questioning their opinions. Like the “councillors, ministers, and men of great importance” in the story, we are prone to go along with the narrative we are fed by those who want to control and destroy our nation.
And did you notice? It was a child who started the conversation acknowledging the truth, “He has nothing on!” I have observed in our fight to regain parents’ rights in education, often those adults who are more financially successful are less prone to standing up for their children. They seem to be more concerned about what others think of them. "I don’t want to draw attention to myself as a troublemaker. After al
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GLSEN Model School District Policy on Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
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Sex Change Transitioning for Minors
Transgender ideology is not just infecting our laws, but intruding into the lives of the most innocent among us—children—with the apparent growing support of the professional medical and education communities.
"All of us should demand a halt to the medical transition of minors until rigorous non-agenda-driven, long-term research is completed." Dr. Michelle Cretella, executive director of the American College of Pediatricians
Sex change transitioning for minors is the new popular “thing,” now promoted in schools beginning in Kindergarten, promoting risky medical procedures for minors often without parental involvement.
The Federal Drug Administration has not approved pediatric hormone blocking, a relatively new practice, first introduced in the United States in 2007. Even though giving cross-sex hormones, like estrogen to a boy is also not FDA-approved, these so-called hormone treatments are now offered in Planned Parenthood clinics.
Celebrations of grade school student transitioning, like the third grader in West Linn, Oregon are becoming common. If the parent chooses, soon this 8-year old boy will be given hormone blockers to avoid going through natural puberty to become a man. The treatment is irreversible.
In his book, When Harry Became Sally, Ryan Anderson shares the results of a study examining the risk of suicide among transgender teens, confirming they attempt suicide more frequently than adolescents, generally. The study assumes the unproven belief that all gender identities are equally healthy and fixed in all children and teens.
This is an ideological premise touted by professional medical and psychiatric guilds, not scientific fact. Evidence suggests that sex reassignment surgery does not improve rates of attempted suicide.
The study also offers no proof that these radical therapies…will prevent adolescents from attempting suicide. The result of this will be scores more children needlessly sterilized, placed on toxic cross-sex hormones, and maimed by mutilating surgeries as early as age 13,—none of which have been proven to prevent suicide in the long term.
There is no medical path to achieve REAL gender change. It is scientific fact individuals are born with permanent DNA in every cell of their body, either male or female. Biological-birth sex, even with surgical alteration of body parts, and opposite-gender hormone treatment, is unchangeable.
There is another possible explanation for the high suicide rates that has received little attention. As Ray Blanchard and J. Michael Bailey, two LGBT affirming psychologists, have pointed out, it is quite possible that underlying traumas, mental health, and personality issues combine to cause both gender dysphoria and suicidality in vulnerable youth.
There is reason to susp
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Christopher Rufo Briefing Book*JOIN US!* PLEASE SEND US A QUOTE HERE! WINNING THE LANGUAGE WAR, by Christopher Rufo**The critical race theorists have constructed a series of powerful linguistic tools. To successfully fight against critical race theory, we must adopt language that is trenchant, persuasive, and resonates with the public. Here are some powerful words and phrases to include in your communications.
Defining critical race theory
- “Race-based Marxism”
- “State-sanctioned racism”
- “Woke racism”
- “Racial engineering”
- “Critical race theory divides Americans into oppressor and oppressed based on their skin color.”
- “Critical race theory says the solution to past discrimination is present discrimination. I reject this. Racism is always wrong.”
- “I oppose racism, whether it comes from the Klan or from critical race theory.”
- “Critical race theory teaches that individualism, rationality, and hard work are racist. This is an insult to hard-working American families of all racial backgrounds.”
- “Critical race theory rejects the idea of equal protection under the law. I believe everyone has the right to equal treatment, no matter where they come from.”
Critical race theory in schools
- “Race reeducation programs”
- “Political predators” (reference to activist teachers).
- “Neo-racist theories have no place in public education.”
- “Critical race theory teaches children that they are defined by their race, not as individuals.”
- “Critical race theory teaches children to hate each other and hate their country.”
- “Critical race theorists have the right to express their beliefs as individuals; they do not have the right to use taxpayer money to indoctrinate children.”
- “Critical race theory is not a free speech issue; it’s a compelled speech issue. Public schools do not have the right to violate a child’s conscience.”
- “We must prioritize excellence, which inspires people from all racial backgrounds to achieve their potential.”
- “Our goal is diversity without division.”
Anti-CRT legislation
- “Neo-racist theories have no place in our public institutions.”
- “Public institutions must reflect the values of the public—not fringe racial theories that seek to divide Americans into oppressor and oppressed.”
- “This bill does not prevent schools from teaching about racism, slavery, and segregation. It prohibits schools from indoctrinating students into fringe racial theories that claim one race is superior to another or that individuals should be treated differently on the basis of race.”
- “This is not a free speech issue; it’s a compelled speech issue. The government does not have the right to force individuals to believe in race essentialism, collective guilt, or racial superiority theory.”
- “Free speech was designed to protect the individual against the government, not to empower the government to force individuals to believe in fringe racial theories.”
- “This legislation is about limited government—public institutions can no longer promote racist theories using taxpayer dollars.”
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CRITICAL RACE THEORY BRIEFING BOOK, CHRISTOPHER RUFO
Critical race theory is an academic discipline that holds that the United States is a nation founded on white supremacy and oppression, and that these forces are still at the root of our society. Critical race theorists believe that American institutions, such as the Constitution and legal system, preach freedom and equality, but are mere “camouflages” for naked racial domination. They believe that racism is a constant, universal condition: it simply becomes more subtle, sophisticated, and insidious over the course of history. In simple terms, critical race theory reformulates the old Marxist dichotomy of oppressor and oppressed, replacing the class categories of bourgeoisie and proletariat with the identity categories of White and Black. But the basic conclusion is the same: in order to liberate man, society must be fundamentally transformed through moral, economic, and political revolution.
10 KEY CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS
- Race Essentialism
- All whites are racist.
- America is a fundamentally racist nation.
- Collective Guilt
- Opposition to equality under the law.
- Opposition to Meritocracy
- Active Racial Discrimination
- Restriction of Free Speech
- Neo-segregation
- Anti-Capitalism and Forced Redistribution of Property
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Reimagine Americas' Schools?
SIGNS OF A FEDERAL K-12 SCHOOL TAKEOVER
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Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER)
Where ARE the $Billions going?
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**Almost no restrictions for use of this money....why?
REIMAGINE AMERICA'S SCHOOLS: Is this the plan for federalizing K-12 Public Schools?
PRIE is concerned about the direction our local schools are taking. Is this what's coming? It looks so slick, exciting and...perfect. But, who's behind it? Where will parents fit into this new model for our children's education. At a time when we have finally realized what curriculums are used, shall parents just give up and let the government do what they will? WEBSITE OREGON: PRIE is headquartered in Oregon, the epicenter of all things "Progressive." This graphic is found on the Department of Education website, graphic HERE.**
Look at the graphic above. READ it! "Prioritize Health & Safety For All Communities, Create Equitable Access to Education, Refine Hybrid and Digital Learning." It ain't going away!
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, and a "recommitment to stopping hate and violence" are the driving principles. These "principles," all good words, have meanings contrary to definitions generally understood. All of this is inherent in Social and Restorative Justice, and derived from Marxism.
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PRIE Proclamation! TEACHERS HAVE HAD IT! Student Behavior Gets an "F"
- I had to break up a fight today and requested security and they never came. It's ridiculous.
- I absolutely dread coming to work due to the toxic, unsafe work environment. The behavior of students is
- out of control and the consequences or expectations for student behavior is tremendously lacking. Our
- admin are not implementing consequences to behavior that creates change for students.
- ● High school teachers are getting no support. Halls are out of control. Kids are running the school.
- Vandalism, fights, hate speech and these are all supposed to be managed by teachers.
Extreme acts of destruction--especially the bathrooms. Language and other disrespectful behaviors are rampant in halls and classrooms. Concern is the expectation that we work on relationships with the students as the solution. Members believe this is important and necessary, BUT relationship building won't work in discontinuing the unwanted behavior unless it is paired with consequences. Additionally, restorative justice measures won't work if a member has no relationship with a student that is not in their classroom, but with whom they are trying to enforce expectations of kindness.
- If the education system continues this way I would consider it in a couple of years.
- I am looking for other jobs, but also feel guilty as the kids need seasoned teachers. We already have too many new staff who need support and are drowning in teaching this year.
- I have wondered if this is specific to our district. I have been very seriously looking for work outside of our district for next year.
- I wanted to work several more years. Don't know if this is sustainable, however.
- Working for one school for my career in the hardest arena does not feel valued. Loyalty is no longer appreciated in this district.
- There are many days where I have considered leaving teaching if I could find a job in a different field that paid the same. I love teaching, but I just work way too many hours outside of my contract hours.
- I would not agree to another year here under the same curricular conditions if I thought I could find a different job.
- I used to love this job, but I cannot sustain this type of stress beyond this year.
- I would not have thought that a school year could be more difficult than the past two school years, but it is!
- Will it continue on this trajectory? I'm not sure I want to continue to experience these working conditions for too many more years and not be compensated. I have hope that systemic changes will eventually happen to lighten the burden. I'm not sure how much longer I want to wait for things to improve. The job market is decent, with my master's degree and experiences it has crossed my mind to find a new career path.
- I have talked with several veteran teachers who are wondering if they should stay in this career, which is heartbreaking because they are excellent teachers and absolute professionals.
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PRIE Proclamation! Teacher Questionnaire, TTSD, Oregon
"I absolutely dread coming to work due to the toxic, unsafe work environment. The behavior of students is out of control and the consequences or expectations for student behavior is tremendously lacking. Our admin are not implementing consequences to behavior that creates change for students.
● Stop the focus on data, data, data
● The fact that the district has decided to throw a ridiculous amount of initiatives at us in these conditions reveals a real lack of understanding about best practices in education overall, but especially for these times.
● Constant messaging of "you are not doing enough" for students. Be equitable! Give them slack! It's OK if they miss class! (but don't give them a low grade). No support for academics. More meetings. More interference by admin in our department's day-to-day decision making. "
"Students are stressed and they are really struggling in a leveled class like I teach. Administrators are not supportive. There is an attitude that if students are dropping your class it is because you are not doing enough to support them. They are not considering the fact that many students basically took last year off.
● So much on our plates, and the district says, "Take care of yourselves." I'd love them to take some stuff off our plates so we might have time to take care of ourselves.
● We need to stop pretending that we can "catch kids up" to previous expectations with content and testing.
● On top of all the other craziness in our building, we also have zero support in enforcing basic expectations of students being safe, respectful, and responsible. Our student body is so far below the standard of basic human decency and that rests squarely on our staff and the leadership in our building. It's ridiculously unsafe this year. Throw in the added danger of COVID-19 and we are at untenable levels of safety issues. "
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Aren’t We All Working Together?
“Are you working together, with all the other similar activist groups?” It’s a common phrase we often hear amongst groups large and small. Why wouldn’t we want to work together? We don’t dare say, “no.”
The challenge to this question is multifaceted.
What does “working together mean? Does it mean we agree with everything other groups do, just to get along? Does it mean we don’t take exception to some opinions about policy we disagree with, so as not to appear confrontational? Does it mean we do or don’t “like” some groups, or individuals in them? And if we disagree on some things, is that divisive? Who has the last say about your organization?
In a climate where so many folks are joining the “movement” it is incumbent on all of us to understand and practice simple guidelines when interacting with likeminded groups. Just as you would when joining a a business association, it is vital for all involved to practice the Golden Rule showing respect and common curtesy...
We encourage others to access our information, however in the spirit of respect and cooperation, ask unaffiliated groups to ask permission and give credit where credit is due...
PRIE works with many other groups nationwide, and we share mutual respect, and cooperation.
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Have you been following the events in Newberg Oregon School District?
We have an exciting announcement! The Recall Failed! Board President, Dave Brown, and Vice President, Brian Shannon, both pro parents’ rights were successful in defending their seats on the board AND the banner policy requiring only the US and state flags be on permanent display.
Here’s the rundown. Last spring the Newberg parents gained a majority on the school board with the election of two pro parents’ rights candidates, Renee Powell and Trevor DeHart.
They elected a new Board President, Dave Brown, and Vice President, Brian Shannon, both pro parents’ rights.
PRIE learned of a gay couple residing in Yamhill County who were willing to speak out in support of the board members under attack. We had to work fast to set up, produce and publish the interview.
We sent out a Press release and shared on Social Media and in a News Update.
Listen to the interview.
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January 18th: Recall Election to remove Dave Brown and Brian Shannon, two good school board members on the NEWBERG Board
This vote has huge implications not only for Oregon, but for school districts across the nation.
Newberg is at the Center of What is Happening Statewide
There is an effort to radicalize, sexualize, and recruit our children by a socialist, progressive movement
YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON:
As reported by the Northwest Observer, "since March 13, 2017, Indivisible.org has set their eyes on taking over public schools in western Oregon. They began by publishing a handbook, Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda. The book advocates for using paper terrorism tactics to harass politicians and private companies into supporting far left “progressive” causes, such as Critical race theory."
PRIE reported on the political chaos perpetrated on the Newberg school board when they passed a banner policy requiring only the US and state flags be on permanent display.
It is now evident that Indivisible.org, who formed local chapters across the state, including Yamhill county, is behind the completely inappropriate response to the policy. The local group, Progressive Yamhill is behind the recall of two Newberg School Board members, Dave Brown and Brian Shannon.
The Media Coordinator for the group in defense of the board members, Say NO to the Recalls Campaign, says “these progressive organizations are sending their people into small-town America, to flip the underbelly of our communities upside down. They are taking over all local committee seats, elected seats, school board seats...The Newberg School Board is being harassed, threatened and sued while the campaign to oust these conservative members is funded with out-of-state progressive Hollywood money funding the recall cause.”
Indivisible.org is aiming at more than the school board. In January 2019 Casey Kulla was elected Yamhill County Commissioner and recently announced his candidacy for Governor. In cooperation with Progressive Yamhill members, Kulla introduced a motion for Yamhill County to adopt an “inclusivity resolution” with the goal of implementing Critical Race Theory employee training to the County departments.
According to the Observer, "Dave Brown and Brian Shannon have received death threats,...and are facing multiple lawsuits."
It's no stretch to claim student graduation rates decline, and parents are removing their children to protect them from radical political promotion.
In addition, since the Superintendent was terminated for refusing to implement the new banner policy, his assistant and board administrator resigned in solidarity. The Newberg school district is in trouble, and for what? Obviously, Indivisible.org will stop at nothing to take control, even destroy K-12 public schools!
The Yamhill Advocate now has evidence that the Oregon Education Association, the largest teacher union in Oregon, is also using its membership to influence the recall election.
This email from Oregon Education Association to all of its members was leaked to the Yamhill Advocate. It that clearly shows they are using their membership to organize people to go door to door, asking them to vote yes on the recall.
It is illegal under Oregon law for teachers to engage in political activity and endorse political campaigns while i
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IS EQUITY the FOCUS OF SEX ED?
It is starkly obvious to PRIE the focus is not "teen pregnancy," any longer. Wait! Isn't EQUITY only taught in relation to Racism? NO...EQUITY is pervasive in every subject now taught in public schools. For that reason, EQUITY is not a subject, but a pedagogy.
(Pedagogy is defined as the method, and practice, of teaching. It encompasses the way teachers deliver the content of the curriculum to a class.)
School curriculums are saturated with political "Days, Weeks, and Months," devoted to alternative lifestyles, and driven by extreme political organizations, not parents. Organizations, are highly invested in the promotion of their agendas, working with state agencies and organizations to ensure their interests are not squelched by your local districts! Are parents presented with these reference materials and frequent "celebrations," for their input and permission? *While these non-academic programs are enthusiastically promoted, academic performance is pitifully poor and unacceptable. Whether you have children or not, everyone should be demanding our nation's schools get back to teaching skills needed for success in life!
Oregon is THE premier state whose department of education is fully invested in far left ideologies and pedagogy. Watch out! Your state is not far behind. What is your child told, and shown?*
Read this, and see for yourself...
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November, Parents' Right in Education Month! Proclamation and Instructions Here!
ODE Sexuality Education Newsletter November 5, 2021
Dearest colleagues,
Each month offers us opportunities to build allyship and support for all students, through K-12 comprehensive sexuality education. In the last month, we’ve celebrated International Pronouns Day (October 20), Intersex Awareness Day (October 26), and Ace Week (Oct 24-30). In the coming month, we want to build allyship and support for LGBTQ+ Youth during Solidarity Week (Nov 1-5th) and Transgender Awareness Week (Nov 13-19) leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance TDOR (Nov 20) as well as honoring Native American Heritage Month. Each of these markers in time asks us to hold space for the sorrows and joys of students with system-impacted identities past and present, while reinforcing our commitment to
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GLSEN Confidentiality POLICY
November 2, 2021
Concealing from Parents Children’s Trans-identification at School
Lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in Florida on behalf of the Littlejohn family against the Leon County School Board for disregarding their parental rights by deliberately concealing from them when their child expressed a desire to change her gender at school.
Last year the Littlejohns told a teacher their 13-year-old daughter was experiencing some gender confusion, that they were getting her counseling, and that they had not consented to her changing her name or pronouns.
Soon after, when they picked her up from school they learned that a number of school staff had met with their daughter and asked her such questions as what bathroom she wanted to use and what sex she wanted to room with on overnight trips.
Mrs. Littlejohn contacted school officials about the meeting and was told that she could not be given any information regarding the meeting and that “by law” their daughter (at age 13) has to be the one to authorize her parents’ attendance. They further claimed that the daughter was “protected under a non-discrimination law that did not include parental notification or input.”
School officials had secretly developed with their daughter a “Transgender/Non-Conforming Student Support Plan” for moving forward against the parent’s wishes. This document indicated that their child was “comfortable” rooming overnight with either boys or girls, meaning their 13-year-old daughter could be sleeping with teenage boys on school field trips. What is more, it said that her parents were not to be notified.
It also stated that school staff were to use a new name and “they/them” when referring to the Littlejohns’ daughter at school, but to use her given name and “she/her” when talking to her parents, intentionally deceiving the parents concerning what was going on at school.
School officials gave the Littlejohns a copy of the district’s “LCS Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming and Questioning Support Guide.” The Guide claims that “under federal and state law”: 1) parents are not to be informed when their children announce that they identify as transgender; 2) children who express gender confusion are permitted to choose which restroom they will use and that parents will not be notified of such decisions by their own children; and 3) children have a legally protected right to keep from their parents information regarding their gender identity and steps taken by the district to affirm that identity.
Guide’s Frequently Asked Questions:
"Q: A student has exhibited behavior in school leading administrators or teachers to believe the student is LGBTQ+. Should the parents or legal guardians be notified?
A: No. Outing a student, especially to parents, can be very dangerous to the student’s health and well-being. Some students are not able to be out at home because their parents are unaccepting of LGBTQ+ people. As many as 40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ+, many of whom have been rejected by their families for being LGBTQ+. Outing students to their parents can literally make them homel
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"On Wednesday night I made an attempt to bring an olive branch to our superintendent and the Chair of Salem Keizer School Board. At the August 10th school board meeting, I was grossly verbally assaulted in a very racial and disgusting attack for being Mexican American. I sent multiple emails to the superintendent, board directors involved and heard no response. It wasn’t until I threatened a formal complaint did I get taken seriously.
My husband, myself and my 3 children met with these two at the district office. I explained my complaint and my concerns about the increasing violence by youth at our board meetings. I was dismissed by the Chair who became defensive at the very sight of my white husband. He sat taking notes of everything I said so that he could dismiss and negate my experience, while accusing me and other parents of doing the same. He claimed to have no relationship with the youth who have hijacked school board meetings, threatened and harassed parents, including my 7 year old daughter. For her safety I took her out of public school. These same youth have gone as far as to harass Director Bethelle at her residence, label three board members as white supremacists and then make calls on their social media to Antifa affiliated groups to come and disrupt board meetings. Several local businesses including The Freckled Bee, and Push Fitness Salem, have also made public statements calling for activists to disrupt meetings and push parents out of the building.
I’m trying to bring awareness to the gross and defiant behavior of our schools young people, the complete disrespect of parents, and the dangerous agenda being pushed by our board Chair.
After an hour long conversation, no apologies were given by the Chair. As we walked away from the meeting he aggressively suggested in front of our 3 children, that we were privileged and needed to read the book “White Fragility.” I am not white, I am a person of color and a mother of a special education student. The Chair did not have a problem with these young people and their organization calling me a “white supremacist.”
This is how people of color are treated by our district when they don’t agree with their narrative. We are called derogatory and offensive names, defamed all over the internet, and our families safety is threatened. All for speaking up. To think this all started because I was concerned about my sons ability to breath in a mask all day.
If you have a student in Salem Keizer schools, please consider attending our board meetings to see for yourself what our district leaders are wasting our children’s time on." Abigail Marie Eckhart, PARENT
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NSBA Letter to President Biden, Wednesday, September 29
AG Merrick Garland called for DOJ, to Investigate, Monday, October 4Letter from Civil Rights Commission: to Merrick Garland, Friday, October 15Article RE: Panorama and AG Garland's Son-In-Law Apology Letter from NSBA:As you all know, there has been extensive media and other attention recently around our letter to President Biden regarding threats and acts of violence against school board members. We wanted to write to you directly to address the matter.
On behalf of NSBA, we regret and apologize for the letter. To be clear, the safety of school board members, other public school officials and educators, and students is our top priority, and there remains important work to be done on this issue. However, there was no justification for some of the language included in the letter. We should have had a better process in place to allow for consultation on communication of this significance. We apologize also for the strain and stress this situation has caused you and your organizations.
As we’ve reiterated since the letter was sent, we deeply value not only the work of local school boards that make important contributions within our communities, but also the voices of parents, who should and must continue to be heard when it comes to decisions about their children’s education, health, and safety.
We are going to do better going forward. We are engaged in a formal review of our processes and procedures. We will announce specific improvements soon to ensure there is improved coordination and consultation among our staff, our board, and our members across the country. The review will include not only the proceedings leading to the letter, but also other related concerns raised by members even before the letter was sent.
We will have more to share with you soon as our review continues. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
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EMAIL VERSION OF OP ED, INCLUDING NUMEROUS LINKS
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LISTEN to this, now! How dare they call parents Domestic Terrorists!!! This is proof the NSBA letter to the Biden Administration, calling for the AG Garland to crack down on parent involvement in local public schools, was a strategy to upset midterm elections. ARTICLE
Daughter of Attorney General who ordered DOJ to probe angry parents for domestic terrorism is married to founder of education group that promotes Critical Race Theory: Merrick Garland accused of a conflict of interest
- Rebecca Garland married Xan Tanner, Panorama Education co-founder, in 2018
- Tanner's company partners with schools on a number of data tools including surveys that gauge students' emotional and mental wellbeing
- A survey given to 12-year-olds allegedly asks them about their sexuality
- Panorama Education has contracts with NYC, San Francisco and Dallas schools
- Critics of the company's surveys say they promote Critical Race Theory
- Merrick Garland recently cracked down on parents protesting CRT and masks
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NSBA LETTER CALLING FOR FEDS TO STOP THREATS OF VIOLENCE
EVIDENCE LIST OF CRT TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS
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NEWBERG GRAPHIC, 9/15/21 - Distractions Loom as School Year Begins?Daily Caller, 9/15/21 - Teacher Takes Down American Flag In Classroom, Says It Represents ‘Violence And Menace And Intolerance’
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Oregon HB4132 Promotes Illegal Surveys for 10-18 year olds, w/o Parent Permission
SALEM, OREGON:Monday, February 2, Oregon House Education Committee held a public hearing for HB4132. Parents' Rights In Education, Director, Suzanne Gallagher testified against the invasive legislation for reasons related to protecting parents' rights in public schools. Testimony Verbiage Here
Subsequently, US federal education policy was revealed siting the illegality of surveys for minors, without written parent permission. The bill endorses illegal activity for public school districts, board members, and staff, opening them up to law suits.
HB 4132: Isn't what we thought it was...
We were concerned about the dangerous and invasive content shown to 10 year-olds, but then we discovered "surveys" are ILLEGAL!
20 U.S.C. § 1232h - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 20. Education § 1232h. Protection of pupil rights.
Limits on survey, analysis, or evaluations
No student shall be required, as part of any applicable program, to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning--
(1) political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student's parent;
(2) mental or psychological problems of the student or the student's family;
(3) sex behavior or attitudes;
(4) illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
(5) critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;
(6) legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
(7) religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student's parent; or
(8) income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program),
**without the prior consent of the student (if the student is an adult or emancipated minor), or in the case of an un-emancipated minor, without the prior written consent of the parent."
SURVEYS ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS, NOW!!**
The practice by schools surveying students is not new! School Districts and Board Members ARE liable!
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NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez DID NOT "vacation" in NewbergPRESS RELEASE
Ryan Clark of the Portland Tribune reported the far left representative from the Big Apple just happened to be in the area last week for vacation. We don’t believe it. But, that isn’t the real story.
What IS real, is the shocking attack on 4 decent office holders on the Newberg School Board. Held in May of this year, Board elections resulted in the addition of two new members, Renee Powell and Trevor DeHart. The new majority including Dave Brown, and Brian Shannon can now make some bold changes to policy, and they are dong it.
Isn’t that what happens in our form of government? We elect representatives and they vote. The vote may not be what we all want, but citizens are to adhere to specific protocols when dissenting viewpoints are expressed. At the very least, they are to be civil.
Brian Shannon, Board Vice Chairman is straightforward and reminded his fellow board members of the fact, they won the election, and majority rules. The Left doesn't care about protocol. "To hell with the election," they say! They kick and scream until they get their way. What they really want is for students to rebel against their parents AND their government. Public schools have become distribution centers for far leftists, and the idea of losing ground is frightening for them, and it shows.
"Cancel Culture" on steroids.
Wanting to keep classrooms neutral when it comes to political flags and banners, the four (4) majority members have been under attack for recommending the US National flag and the Oregon state flag be the only flags on permanent display in the school buildings, which is state law and recommended policy by the Oregon School Board Association.Portland-style Progressive activists did not disappoint, with their usual unkind verbal attacks and coordinated “cancel culture” strategies. ...
Divide and conquer?
The display of a myriad of flags representing political organizations, (Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ) are divisive, and creates potential issues between K-12 students, who are not even of voting age. It is obvious these issues are controversial, and even more disturbing not age appropriate or academic.BLM in School specifically takes issue with capitalism (honest work), and divides races based on skin color encouraging the collective, not the individual. In addition BLM is known to recruit minor students to participate in protest demonstrations, breaking laws if necessary. Parents and voters in the district expressed specific concern about this issue. That is why the board members won their election. What about their wishes? When in enough, enough? Recognize the absolute blatant hypocrisy of the Progressive Left. When they lose an election, they cannot be civil, and honor the very governmental system in which they work. Oregonians should know by now, they are being played by packs of community thugs and bullies!Fortunately, these four board members will not be intimidated or deterred in their promises to stop the takeover of their school and community. At least this election was fair…they won!
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ORS 336.035 Required courses of study; supplemental courses; district courses; courses concerning sexually transmitted diseases.ORS326.327 **Agreement by superintendent to ensure availability of instruction of Chinese language
Click here for information: Parents' Rights In Education Month**Our Proclamation is simple. We are asking school boards, who do you represent? The Proclamation establishes an understanding between school districts and their communities. It's a win win for everyone.
It’s time to re-establish parent’s rights in education!
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ORS 336.057 Courses in Constitution and history of United States
ORS 336.067 Topics given special emphasis in instructionORS 336.082 Development of nondiscriminatory curriculumORS 326.300 Governor as Superintendent of Public InstructionOregon Educational Act for the 21st CenturyORS 329.015 Educational goals
Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century
ORS 329.025 Characteristics of school system
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Governor Brown signs law for no proof students can write or do math!ODE and OHA slide presentation
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Governor Kate Brown announces new statewide measures to address rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
By Shannon McKone on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021
Union County Sheriff sends letter to Governor Brown
LA GRANDE — On Friday, August 13th, Union County Sheriff Cody Bowen released a letter directed to Oregon Governor Kate Brown in response to the mask and vaccine mandates recently enacted by the Oregon Governor.
Governor Kate Brown,
08/13/21
I write to you today in hopes of opening a dialogue and as a last resort to put you on notice that we the people of Union County, Oregon have had enough!
Enough of your overreaching mandates! Enough of your bullying threats. Enough of you dictating our state by fear. You have once again initiated what many consider to be an unconstitutional mandate requiring our children to wear a mask while in school. You have gone so far as to threaten our teacher’s livelihoods and their ability to provide for their family with fines and certification revocations if they don’t enforce your mandate. You have backed our school board members into a corner even though the east side of the state has expressed a desire to have local control over these situations.
Leaders listen to their constituents. You have continued in a long line of politicians who ignore the will of the people on the east side of the state. You sit on the opposite side of the state and dictate with a heavy hand. You ramble off your orders to Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education telling them to carry out your mindless orders or face the consequences of your threats. You are inflicting more damage to our children than any virus could ever do, and you hide behind the misrepresentation that you care for us all. You ma’am care nothing about our children or the people of Eastern Oregon.
As Sheriff of Union County I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and stand up and defend the people of this beautiful county we call home. We have the God given right to freedom and the God given right to choose what is best for ourselves and our children. Let us do so.
We will raise our children how we see fit. We will choose to wear a mask or choose not to wear a mask. We will choose to get vaccinated or choose not to get vaccinated. Your mindless dictates will no longer be tolerated.
Sheriff
Cody Bowen
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Suffice it to say, this issue continues to be highly controversial, especially in regards to student health.
The most important data point from the CDC is that since the pandemic has started through July 2021, there have been NO deaths in the Alaska age group under 17 years. Thus, it would seem as if it is more important to protect the ASD staff as students have an extremely low chance of contracting the virus. And if a student gets the virus, the mortality rate is zero if no preexisting conditions.
Doctor Marty Makary and his research team at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine analyzed childhood Covid cases and found a mortality rate of ZERO among kids with no preexisting condition. He noted that the CDC states that 335 kids under age 18 have died with a Covid diagnosis in their record. BUT the CDC did not indicate if that virus was incidental or causal. So, his team studied 48,000 kids under age 18 who were diagnosed with Covid. They found a mortality rate of ZERO among those without a preexisting condition.
Regarding transmission of Covid by students to adults, Dr Danny Benjamin, a pediatric infectious disease and epidemiologist at Duke University, studied 11 North Carolina school districts, including 90,000 students/staff. Their conclusion: no evidence of student-to-adult transmission of Covid. Bottom line—there is virtually no child-to-adult transmission during in-person schooling. So, to mask students has no effect on the transmission to adult staff.
What should our response be? As an organization and as individuals? We support the right of parents to make health decisions for their children. Masks should be optional.
In addition, PRIE recognizes the right of local school boards to make policy decisions which reflect the community. Although Superintendents may encourage members to comply with requests from the Department of Education, School Board Members legally have control of school policies. They are often reminded at Association meetings they have the power to create and change policy.
There have been some very disturbing responses by state and local officials regarding health related mandates including mandatory masking and vaccines.
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New Business Item 49 (Referred to the Appropriate Committee)
The NEA will convene a task force to collect and analyze data and metrics about environmental pollution and its impact on America’s students and educational communities….
Data collection will include, but is not limited to, the following:
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Data outlining the impact of environmental pollution on students in impoverished communities and/or Indigenous communities of color.
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Data outlining the long-term health conditions suffered by communities impacted by environmental pollution (i.e., Flint, Michigan).
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Data outlining the dollars spent on special education programs and supports for students who have been impacted as a result of environmental pollution.
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A comparative analysis of impacted communities and neighboring non-impacted affluent communities in the same geographic region.
New Business Item 51 (Referred to the Appropriate Committee)
NEA will:
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Use existing digital communication tools to educate members and the general public about the history, culture, and struggles of Palestinians, including the detention and abuse of children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
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Use existing digital communication to publish an article in NEA Today recognizing the work done by our members fighting for the rights of Palestinian children and families.
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Publicly advocate for Palestinian children to have access to a quality education while supporting their right to a safe and just future in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international standards.
4. Highlight the need for state and local affiliates to honor and protect the rights of members advocating for Palestinian human rights.
New Business Item 54 (Referred to the Appropriate Committee)
The National Education Association from this point forward will no longer hold its Representative Assemblies or any of its national conferences in any state that openly supports voter suppression, including states that revoke voting rights for people who are convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence.
New Business Item 58 (Referred to the Appropriate Committee)
NEA will generate a “Greenwood and Beyond” initiative. The goal is to make sure all students learn what happened not just in Tulsa, but in several Black townships during “The Red Summer” of 1921. Furthermore, NEA will work with historians and educators to create an online resource database that will store curriculum for “Greenwood and Beyond.” This database will provide educators with information that can be used to educate students in the factual account of what happened during that period.
New Business Item 64 (Referred to the Appropriate Committee)
The NEA will educate its members, using existing electronic media, about the positive effects that having a tax-supported, single-payer health care plan for all residents of the United States, its territories, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico would have on reducing the U.S. health care gap.
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In recent years, NEA has also contributed money to a wide variety of leftwing advocacy groups, including: ACORN, the AFL-CIO, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, Campaign for America’s Future, the Center for Community Change, the Children’s Defense Fund, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Democracy Alliance, the Economic Policy Institute, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, the Human Rights Campaign, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, NAACP, the National Council of La Raza, the National Partnership for Women & Families, the National Urban League, the National Women’s Law Center, People for the American Way, Planned Parenthood, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the Service Employees International Union, the Sierra Club, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, USAction, the Voter Participation Center (formerly called Women’s Voices-Women’s Vote), and the WAND Education Fund.
In the 2008 and 2010 election-campaign seasons, the NEA gave a combined total of more than $15.3 million in contrib
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...In other words, it is possible that up to $90.5 million (the sum of the latter two categories of expenditures) was earmarked for leftist political candidates, organizations, and causes. Among these expenditures were the following:
- $5,070,192 to various Democratic political consultants and strategists
- $500,000 to Protect our Public Schools, to campaign against public charter schools in Washington state
- $300,000 to Citizens United to Protect Our Public Safety, to oppose property tax limits in Maine
- $25,000 to the National Coalition on Health Care, which supports a taxpayer-funded system of socialized medicine
- $5,000 to the National Conference of Black Mayors, a group representing the ideals of its overwhelmingly leftwing members
- $75,000 to the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, which seeks to help leftwing organizations “more effectively to fight for social, environmental, and economic justice”
- $45,000 to the League of United Latin American Citizens
- $25,000 to the North Carolina Democratic Party Building Fund
- $400,000 to the Fund to Protect Social Security, which seeks to defeat personal investment accounts
- $40,148 to Brazile & Associates, a firm headed by longtime Democratic Party consultant and campaign manager Donna Brazile, which provides diversity training for American businesses, and all types of training for political activists.
“What wasn’t clear before is how much of a part the teachers unions play in the wider liberal movement and the Democratic Party,” said Michael Antonucci of the Education Intelligence Agency, a California-based watchdog group. “They’re like some philanthropic organization that passes out grant money to interest groups.”
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- America’s largest labor union
- Advocates leftist positions on a host of issues, including abortion, sex education, teen pregnancy, school prayer, socialized medicine, affordable housing, drug testing, prisoner rights, bilingual education, global warming, and health care
- Opposes merit pay for teachers
- Opposes school vouchers
- Ranks among the leading funders of the Democratic Party
- Has contributed vast sums to many leftwing organizations
- Assets: $143,563,347 (2009)
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Link to BUSINESS ITEM #39!
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EPOCH TIMES: Largest Teachers' Union Votes to HELP Members Fight Back Against anti CRT Rhetoric
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Publicly Schooled: One Teacher's Unsettling Discoveries Paperback – May 10, 2021 by Kate BowersKate Bowers: myfellowteachers@gmail.comWEBSITE
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The Child Soldiers of Portland https://www.city-journal.org/critical-race-theory-portland-public-schools#Public schools are training children to become race-conscious revolutionaries.Christopher F. Rufo
Spring 2021
Christopher F. Rufo is a senior fellow and director of the initiative on critical race theory at the Manhattan Institute. He is also a contributing editor at City Journal where his writing explores a range of issues including critical race theory, homelessness, addiction, crime, and the decline of cities on America’s west coast.
In addition to his roles at City Journal and the Manhattan Institute, Rufo is also the founder and director of Battlefront, a public policy research center that also serves as an aggregator for his investigative journalism and filmmaking work.
Rufo previously served as executive director at the Documentary Foundation, where he directed four films for PBS, including America Lost, which explores life in Youngstown, Ohio, Memphis, Tennessee, and Stockton, California. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and a former Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy.
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Racist Anti-Racism Programs, PART 2: NW Education Service District
April Bailey, Nestucca School District, PRIE Leader
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NW SAFE SCHOOLS SUMMIT, APRIL 24
Suzanne Gallagher, Director, Parents’ Rights In Education
Parents’ Rights in Education. We Value Students, Empower Parents and Enlighten Communities!
We stand for the fundamental right of parents to raise their children, and firmly believe children belong to their families, NOT the state, the teachers, the teachers’ union, or any other bureaucrat.
We believe that in this current, and increasing political climate of medical mandates, forced vaccines, and the hyper-sexualization of children; parents have the final say.
Parents are frustrated with some curriculums taught to their children. They want to participate in their child’s education, however their views are not respected! It is clear… the term inclusive only applies to some!
Public schools are for everyone, and by law all children in the US have a right to free K-12 public education.
School Boards admit they are no longer academic institutions,…they are Social Service Agencies!
Parents want to be involved in life changing decision-making with their minor children. But, School Based Heath Clinics have brought a new dynamic to the local community. Suddenly, the "school nurse" is administering examinations, psychological counseling, medications, treatments, and referrals for surgery, and vaccines, all without parent knowledge or consent. The parent - child relationship has been breached, and parents are shocked when confronted with often radical results.
We believe everyone’s opinion matters. Political bias cannot be tolerated. One sided political ideologies are often promoted and presented as truth, without discussion of other viewpoints. Reports of discrimination are shocking. Students have been disciplined and even expelled for representing opposing views…like free enterprise, free speech and the US Constitution...
What can be done? Today our best strategy is to win back respect for parents by taking back local school boards. Our message is simple. School Boards, listen to the parents. You work for them!
Oregon LAW: ORS 332.072 Legal Status of School Districts
…Pursuant to law, district school boards have control of the district schools and are responsible for educating children residing in the district. (1965 c.100& 139) We just need to take our schools back.
We are starting at the local level, with our school boards. These boards are the elected governing bodies who decide policy, and select curriculum, and yet they have drifted away from their responsibly to represent the community and the parents.
School Board Members legally have the power create and change school policies. And yet, Superintendents encourage members to comply with requests from state departments of education, and teacher’s unions.
We are asking school boards, who do you represent? The Parents’ Rights In Education Proclamation establishes an understanding between school districts and their communities. It’s time to re-establish parent’s rights in education!
Public schools are for everyone. We’re committed to equality, and equal protections for ALL parents, and ALL families. Please stand with us, speak up, and join our cause.
Parents’ Rights in Education is a tax deductible non profit organization and we rely solely on the contributions of individuals who support our values. DONATE HERE!
Thank you for joining us. We look forward to this time together!
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This is what the WHO states on their own website. https://www.who.int/immunization/programmes_systems/policies_strategies/consent_note_en.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1IUKIk-EJ6GFtbkAi32QC0uDYWgRJbVpnRym_Qq3-CwciuIr9v80Xgkn8
PRIE website features an OPT-OUT form you can download and submit to your local school. Do this for each child at the beginning of every school year. Keep a copy for yourself.
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Rush Limbaugh never wavered in his dedication to our nation and the US Constitution. He knew what it says and applied those principles to every issue of the day. He was consistent. People could count on his integrity. That’s why he was so popular. And that is why conservatives, today continue to fight for the principles Rush espoused. Constitution is just as sound now as when it was written. Individual prosperity depends on individual freedom, and free enterprise.
It’s ironic his theme son bumper music, is titled My City Was Gone, by the Pretenders. It was a parody that came true in 2020! Liberal policies will never afford individuals with opportunity and the highest standard of living for the greatest percentage of citizens in any other nation in the world! We watched our cities burn, private property destroyed by so called protestors, and small business owners loose livelihoods built over years of sacrifice.
I will always stand for our nation and its principles. Let’s not forget what we learned from our radio inspiration. We cannot give in, and we cannot give up.
Thank you Rush, we will never forget your contribution to our nation.
BUMPER MUSIC: MY CITY WAS GONE
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Today’s message is a real eye opener! James O’Keefe just released a bombshell report on Twitter about Public Broadcasting Station. https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1349043019132104705?s=20
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Principal Counsel Michael Beller wants Trump supporters kids to be taken away by Homeland Security and put in re-education camps.
The conversation between Beller and Project Veritas undercover interviewers took place in a casual setting. There is background music and talking so I took the liberty to transcribe, and put into our podcast notes.
“Even if Biden wins, we go for all the Republican voters, and Homeland Security will take their children away,” said PBS Principal Counsel, Michael Beller. “And we’ll put them (Trump suupporters’ children) into re-education camps.”
In the times, which are unique, I mean, Trump is close to Hitler.”
What are you going to do if we (Biden) don’t win? asks anonymous attendee.
“Go to the White House and throw Molatov cocktails.” says Beller
Michael Beller’s PBS is funded in part by US tax dollars. It says on website the service is proudly “serves the American public.” Project Veritas
“Kids are growing up knowing nothing but Trump, for four years, you’ve got to wonder what they’re (Trump supporters’ children) going to be like. They’ll (Trump supporters) be raising a generation of intolerant, horrible people - horrible kids.” Michael Beller, PBS Principal Counsel a senior player at the organization exhibit extreme radicalism. It’s troubling…
“Enlightenment Camps…They’re re-education camps) nice. They have Sesame Street characters in the classroom, and they watch PBS all day. Americans are so f***ing dumb. You know, most people are dumb.” Michael Beller
“It’s good to live in a place where people are educated and know stuff.
Can you imagine if you lived in one of these other towns or states where everybody’s just…stupid?” Anonymous attendee
“What’s great is that COVID is spiking in all the red states, right now. So, that’s great. Because either those people won’t come out to vote for Trump, you know the red states, or a lot of them are sick and dying. PBS has like real news, but CNN doesn’t have real news anymore. It’s just like taking heads talking about Trump all day long.” Beller
“ I can’ stand it. I mean every once in a while, I’ll look at Fox News and it makes me want to throw up after 5 minutes. Anonymous attendee
“It’s (FOX News) all this Joe Biden shit, now. Joe Biden- You know, I can’t stand it. it’s al made up. It’s all ridiculous. And they (FOX) are pushing so hard. It’s unbelievable.” Beller
“So you guys just ignore it?” Attendee
“Yeah.” Beller
I know many of you do not watch FOX or another main stream news outlets. I happen to think Tucker Carlson, on FOX is spot on lately.
I just learned PBS, the producers of Sesame Street, announced they fired their Principal Counsel Michael Beller after it was revealed by Project Veritas he advocated for putting children in re-education camps and throwing Molotov cocktails at the White House.
Good!https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/01/12/pbs-fires-principal-counsel-michael-beller-after-advocating-for-putting-children-in-camps-and-attacking-the-white-house/
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Local School Board: Part 2, Serving Takes Grit!
Today’s message is about an Oregon school Board Director in Oregon. This school board member rocks! When falsely accused, she does not back down!
Before I get into that I just want to remind you how import it is to share your real life stories with Parents’ Rights In Education. We cannot get the attention of parents unless we can show them these events, these situations, these possible scenarios are actually happening in their state, in their district, and even in their school.
Years ago, we tried warning parents about the dangerous eventuality of specific laws, or district policies. They wanted to think, “nothing like that was happening in their school.” So, they would ask a teacher or a friend to confirm their sense of confidence. That way nothing would have to change, and life could go on as usual, complete trust in the public school system.
Later, I began receiving phone calls and messages from parents in and out of state regarding every issue we represent, from gender identity counseling without parental knowledge, to unknown medical treatments for their children.
2021 marks a new beginning for our organization. We have committed to launch a program designed to raise candidates and mentor public office holders. Right now we are encouraging citizens to recruit school board candidates!
The qualifications include grit. What I mean by that is a relentless drive to serve parents and stand for what’s right for ALL students, and families, even if it means standing alone.
I am sharing a RECENT news story today about just such a School Board Director, Lisa Maloney, Scappoose Oregon.
https://pamplinmedia.com/scs/83-news/493036-395844-principal-makes-complaint-against-scappoose-school-board-member#disqus_thread
My analysis is similar to Lisa’s. Her board seat is up for re-election. I bet the progressives are targeting her race. We do not want to lose her. Lisa is not going down. She is a solid advocate for Parents’ Rights In Education.
Please contact us by going to the Join Us! page on our website. Indicate you are willing to help Lisa defend her solid record and values!
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Executive Order on Expanding Educational Opportunity Through School Choice (paraphrased)
Issued on: December 28, 2020
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure the education, health, safety, and well-being of America’s children, our most essential resource upon which the future of our great Nation depends, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. As part of their efforts to address the public health challenges and uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, State and local officials shut down in-person learning for the vast majority of our more than 56 million elementary and secondary school students beginning in late February and early March of this year. Since then, however, our Nation has identified effective measures to facilitate the safe resumption of in-person learning, and the Federal Government has provided more than $13 billion to States and school districts to implement those measures.
The prolonged deprivation of in-person learning opportunities has produced undeniably dire consequences for the children of this country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that school attendance is negatively correlated with a child’s risk of depression and various types of abuse...
School closures are especially difficult for families with children with special needs. Schools provide not only academic supports for students with special needs, but they also provide much-needed in-person therapies and services, including physical and occupational therapies...
Low-income and minority children are also disproportionately affected by school closures. In low-income zip codes, students’ math progress decreased by nearly 50 percent while school buildings were closed in the spring, and the math progress of students in middle-income zip codes fell by almost a third during the same period...
While some families, especially those with financial means, have been able to mitigate school disruptions through in person options such as homeschooling, private schools, charter schools, and innovative models like micro schools and “learning pods,” for many families, their children’s residentially assigned public school remains their only financially available option.
Students whose families pay tuition for their education are also facing significant hardships due to the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic.
I am committed to ensuring that all children of our great Nation have access to the educational resources they need to obtain a high-quality education and to improving students’ safety and well-being, including by empowering families with emergency learning scholarships.
Sec. 2. Providing Emergency Learning Scholarships for Students. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall take steps, consistent with law, to allow funds available through the Community Services Block Grant program to be used by grantees and eligible entities to provide emergency learning scholarships to disadvantaged families for use by any child without access to in-person learning. These scholarships may be used for:
(i) tuition and fees for a private or parochial school;
(ii) homeschool, micro school, or learning-pod costs;
(iii) special education and related services, including therapies; or
(iv) tutoring or remedial education.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 28, 2020.
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School Board Elections
One of the most important offices in your state!
We are hearing from citizens they want to "DO SOMETHING!” THIS IS IT!
The time is right to win school board elections!! Parents are fired up and ready to work. OREGON PRIE has a PAC, now! We can endorse candidates and raise money for their races.
January 2021 is the beginning of an election cycle that could change public schools, dramatically. Is this the year you will take your school board, back?
Parents are intimidated and frustrated with their elected representatives on the School Board. They testify at public meetings, and attend work sessions only to be told the schools must comply with state Standards.
Herein lies the problem! Who, then represents parents’ concerns? Who protects children from controversial curriculums? School Board Members legally have control of school policies. Although they are often reminded at Association meetings they have the power to create and change policy, they rarely do.
Superintendents often encourage members to comply with requests from the state Department of Education. Why? so they can look good. But wait, aren’t Superintendents hired by the school board?
...The best strategy is to elect representatives of like-mind to school board positions. School board elections are coming up this spring. Election dates vary from state to state, but Director seats are up for election in every district. When you have a majority on your board, our role is much easier!
Have you ever attended your local board meeting? My first thought was… who are these people? How did they get here? It can be difficult to know who to vote for when there is little information available in a non-partisan political race. Groups like the National Education Association and Planned Parenthood make it their business to elect people to these positions. They provide campaign funding and resources. Parents’ Rights In Education is committed to stopping the blatant take over of our local schools, by supporting candidates who will honor Parents’ Rights.
Want to do this? It’ time to recruit candidates!!
Step #1 - Go to the Secretary of State’s website and search school board elections. You are looking for the filing dates, registration forms, and deadline to file. Make a note of the election date, too.
ELECTION: May 18, 2021https://www.co.washington.or.us/AssessmentTaxation/Elections/upload/2021-LOCAL-ELECTIONS-CALENDAR-120319.pdf
Step #2 - Then, go to your school district website and search the school board director information to determine who is up for re-election this cycle. Some districts have geographical Zones which the Directors represent.
STEP #3 - Recruit candidates! They must file with the SOS's office by the published deadline.
Candidate Filing February 6, 2021 to March 18, 2021OREGON Registration Form: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL190.pdf
We will publish information on FB Groups and Pages. Start an affiliate PRIE Chapter in your state, so you can be a part of this.
We are partnering with an election training organization so we can provide on line training for our candidates. In addition, PRIE will assist with messaging and other campaign strategies.
Contact us! Fill out our Join Us! form on the PRIE website. We will connect you with like-minded parents and School Board members in your area, so together we can make a difference, and defend pare
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Mandated Comprehensive Sexual Education has been approved, now what?
In November Washington state voters approved referendum 90, mandating, all Washington public schools will teach Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) starting in Kindergarten, by the end of 2022-23 school year. Law stipulates curriculum must be age appropriate, and medically/scientifically accurate, and districts may choose any curriculum meeting the criteria. Parents do have the right to opt their child out of classroom instruction.
Who’s in control?
All public schools are required to use a CSE curriculum adhering to standards set by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and guidelines developed by the department of health and OSPI. Not only does the OSPI set the standards, they can review and change them at any time they deem necessary, without public input. When changes are made by OSPI, school districts are required to stay in compliance, and update their curriculum.
Curriculum Choice Is Non-Existent
If not satisfied with OPSI approved curricula options, the law permits districts to choose an alternative CSE curriculum. It must meet OSPI standards, and be approved by OSPI. Any associated expenses incurred shall be borne by school districts. Eatonville SD, a small district estimates the cost of purchasing curriculum, training teachers and all other related expenses, at approximately $231,972.
OPT- OUT? Not so Fast…
Parents have the option to opt their child out of CSE, however it does not apply to anything outside of the regular class instruction, such as special assemblies or speakers. Planned Parenthood regularly trains teenage students to be Teen Advocates, who go into the public schools and teach their peers about “sexual health.” When peers taught a highly sexualized form of sex education, it is impossible to opt out of school culture. Bullying and sexual harassment of those who chose not to participate in CSE, are not uncommon.
What is a parent to do?
First, if at all possible, take your child out of the public-school system. Schools around the state are introducing curriculums designed to use children for culture change, rather than focus on academics needed to become a productive member of society. COVID-19 school closures have enlightened many parents, realizing they can home school as well, or better than public schools. Home school pods are popping up all over the place and resources for homeschool families are becoming more abundant.
Second, if alternative schooling is not available, parents must make it a priority to oversee teachers, and their lessons. Review the sex ed curriculum, and then opt your child out. Support teachers who and are opposed to teaching CSE. Let your child’s teacher know your values and wishes, and what is unacceptable. You, the parent are still the gatekeeper for your child.
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School boards, representatives of the voters, were designed to support the rights of parents, and the wishes of the community. You and others like you can influence their decisions and hold them accountable. If your board does not care about parents’ rights, it’s time to elect replacement(s).
Navigating through the advocacy maze is always more palatable when working as a team. Start a group in your area, or join other parents to bring your ideas and grievances to your local school, district, and school board. Parents’ Rights in Education provides a support network and valuable accurate information. Visit parentsrightsined.org and click on “JOIN US”. We will contact you!
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PARENTS' RIGHTS IN EDUCATION MONTH SURPRISE! SURPRISE!
When we announced Parents' Rights In Education Month a few weeks ago, we were not aware an Oregon County Board of Commissioners was taking it into consideration!
PRIE extends a hearty "Thank you!" to the Yamhill County Board Of Commissioners for recognizing November, Parents’ Rights In Education Month!
We extend our appreciation to Commissioner Mary Starrett, VICE CHAIR for bringing the PROCLAMATION to the Agenda, and for Casey Culla, Chair and Rick Olson for passing it!
NOT for SCHOOL BOARDS ONLY!
The Yamhill County Proclamation was a pleasant surprise as PRIE members approached many local school boards over the last two years.
- In 2019, after the first reading at a work session, one district heartily endorsed it, only to face attack from the local teachers union. See story below.
- Another Oregon district followed suit, only to change the verbiage significantly altering the meaning replacing "board" with "teachers."
- Twice, parents in Austin, Texas made attempts by presenting the Proclamation at public meetings.
- Recently, Ft. Worth ISD parents gathered 200 signatures on a petition calling for PRIE MONTH adoption. The Board administrator promised a board vote, which was recanted on the day of the meeting, claiming need for more community input. No problem. We have all year to work on this!
OREGON KANGAROO COURT
Teachers' Union Applied Pressure to Rescind and Replace
We wonder about the Texas board's experience in relation to a similar experience with our OREGON group. In October, 2019 Molalla, Oregon School Board passed a Resolution declaring November, Parents' Partnership In Education Month, affirming "the constitutional right of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children."
At the following November 21 Work Session, after receiving pressure from the teachers union, the Molalla School Board voted to Rescind the Resolution and replace it with one acceptable to the Oregon Education Association. The new RESOLUTION affirms parents' partnership with teachers, not their elected school board, and acknowledges anti-discrimination laws, not parents' rights.
The OEA school representative pressured MOLALLA School Board to usurp PARENTS' RIGHTS!
- The replacement Resolution was not published for the public to review prior to the vote. This statement was found at the bottom of the document written prior to the meeting: "ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 2019." In other words, the board proclaimed victory before the vote.
- The board voted to rescind the previous Resolution and replace it in a single vote, without ANY opportunity for public comment.
Anyone with minimal understanding of Roberts Rules knows neither of these actions are lawful proper procedure.
ALL City, County, and Sate Boards are welcome to recognize Parents' Rights in Education, Month!
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Explicit Material Borders on Sexual Misconduct
The article was picked up by talk show host Lars Larson’s producer, Donovan Sargent, who then contacted me for an interview. The image shown to students on the Zoom class was a collage of young naked women with a partner, lying prone, on their bellies, with painful expressions on their faces. The images were inappropriately suggestive to match the content. What 14 year old does not understand what pain is anyway, unless they are taught BDSM is good.
You would say we are making this up..not so! in July 15, 2014 article, Pro-life organization Live Action introduced another investigative video exposing Planned Parenthood’s disturbing practice of advising young girls about dangerous sex activities such as bondage/discipline and sadomasochistic sex (BDSM).
The investigations are part of Live Action’s series titled “SexEd: Planned Parenthood’s Dangerous Sex Advice for Kids.”
The latest exposé features the abortion giant’s facilities in Denver, Colorado. In the video, counselors offer suggestions to the undercover investigators, in graphic detail, of a spectrum of sadistic sexual behaviors, including “whipping,” “tying up,” and “asphyxiation.”
As the video shows, a gruesome crime involving asphyxiation was recently in the media. In January, police discovered 16-year-old Jessica Burlew with the corpse of 43-year-old Jason Ash, whom Burlew had strangled to death and mutilated with razor blades in the midst of “a sex game.”
A site for Planned Parenthood of Hudson Peconic also contains information about a seminar for educators called “50 Shades of Safe,” which seeks to explain “how a BDSM relationship is successfully navigated between sexual partners.”
But why should we be surprised when public schools’ only caution for students sexual encounters is mutual consent, and all forms of sexual experimentation is encouraged for students to know what they prefer in a partner, and who they really are!
Are there exemptions for exposing children to obscenity?
President Ronald Reagan formed a Commission to study the serious effects of obscenity and child pornography in our Nation. In 1984 he signed legislation isolating child pornography as a uniquely tragic and distinct criminal offense. Now, our children are being exposed to pornography in a very different way. Comprehensive Sexuality Education now taught in K-12 classrooms is a far cry from the “health’ classes of the 1980’s. Graphic descriptions of all forms of sexual activities are made available to students, not only via curriculum but recommended websites. Pornography is offered as a means of “safe sex.”
In other words, it is now legal for a teacher to display obscene materials to minors without parental knowledge or consent. This same legislation has been passed in 43 states giving educators free reign to peddle materials to students that would otherwise be illegal if an adult showed them to another’s minor child.
Is this really education?
Parents’ Rights In Education is against this comprehensive approach to sexuality, because students are taught to engage in risky behavior, usually without parents’ knowledge. We advocate for an OPT-IN policy only, with parent consent.
The unintended silver lining for the school shutdowns is parents are now far more aware of curriculum content. Parents are un-enrolling their children from public school and seeking alternatives!
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Teaching Consent…is wrong
Teaching age appropriate sex-ed, along with what IS safe touch vs. what IS NOT, protects ALL children, as does reaffirming parents' rights, and the protection of their families from government overreach.
Proponents of Comprehensive Sexuality Education claim teaching sexual consent negotiation reduces sexual assault. When teaching minors to engage in risky behavior of any kind, the answer to the question is, “it depends on the child (age appropriateness), and the context of the instruction.
Age appropriateness, and family values are always a consideration and because no two people are the same, a one-size-fits-all approach is not acceptable. The parent should decide.
Parents’ Rights In Education is concerned about the consequences when consent is taught within the CSE premise that all sexual activity between any two or more consenting people is good when condoms and contraceptives are used.
Teaching consent undermines any semblance of an abstinence message by instructing students how to coax another person to engage in sexual activity with them. In this context, Abstinence, reserving sexual relationships for couples committed to love and commitment, is relegated to the back seat.
The Planned Parenthood Approach
Planned Parenthood’s video promoting “consent” states that sex is simply about “connection and pleasure.” The decision only requires consent. PP’s videos teach how to negotiate for more sex, by saying things to each other such as, “May I take off your clothes?,” “Show me where you want me to touch you” or, “Let’s try this sexual activity I heard about.” The message “it’s never okay to force others to have sex,” is contradicted with phony respect tactics such as coaxing, seduction, or manipulation of others to get what you want.
Studies and surveys show rape and sexual assault are often fueled by the use of pornography. PP advises teen girls to watch porn with their boyfriends to learn about the types of sex they want. They teach BDSM is all right and fun as long as both parties consent. Grade school age children are now exposed to pornography, resulting in child-on-child sexual abuse, like the Oregon 12-year-old sodomized by his classmate in the restroom during class time, excused by authorities because it was consensual. VIDEO
It is obvious Planned Parenthood profits when teens have sex, by providing birth control, abortions, STD tests and treatments. Link to Article HERE
Scientific Studies show the brain does not mature until age 25…or later
We believe the lack of cognitive and developmental maturity levels of young people have been grossly overlooked by educators and curriculum authors.
Scientific findings regarding mental and emotional maturity are stunning. Conservative estimates indicate maturity at age 25.
“The car rental companies got to it first, but neuroscientists have caught up and brain scans show clearly that the brain is not fully finished developing until about age 25. The changes that happen between 18 and 25 are a continuation of the process that starts around puberty, and 18 year olds are about halfway through that process. Their prefrontal cortex is not yet fully developed. That's the part of the brain that helps you to inhibit impulses and to plan and organize your behavior to reach a goal.” ...
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I recorded a podcast (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1095743/5761228) on October 6 about SIECUS and their new initiative to change the culture with sex ed. They literally claim they have “rights” to sexual freedom. This is not a new revelation necessarily, except they are now running full steam ahead to change laws in all states requiring public schools to implement their agenda. Last year they held a coalition conference in DC to formally implement their plan:
"Led by SIECUS, the Sex Education Policy Action Council (SEPAC) is a coalition of organizations, statewide coalitions, state agencies, and school districts from 24 states that are working to advance sex education that is comprehensive."
Our public schools, now social service agencies are embracing the SIECUS Agenda demanding K-12 CSE, and reproductive health care without parent knowledge or consent, for every student. I ask you…what is the role of a school? And how does this agenda fulfill that role?
I fell asleep last night literally thinking about the fact that right now parents in Washington state are fighting to overturn legislation just passed requiring K-12 mandatory sex ed to be taught in the schools. Oregon passed this same law in 2009, and California in 2013. I know what this looks like once embedded into law.
How can this be? Parents’ rights have been stolen by SIECUS! We cannot have our children in the public schools because of it. OPT-OUT is not possible as states are now passing laws requiring these concepts be taught in every subject. Oregon classrooms are saturated! Example: Students were refused their rights to leave an English class to avoid listening to students promote their GSA Club. They are working in tandem with state departments of education, Planned Parenthood, the LGBTQ lobby and others to force their agenda on families.
"Members of SEPAC will help shape a common narrative to advance comprehensive sex education policy, engage with policymakers seeking to advance and pass sex education legislation, educate federal congressional members on the need for comprehensive sex education, and create a model for expanding comprehensive sex education policy across the country."
As you can see, public education is highly involved as “partners” with SIECUS in this national plan to promote sexual freedom and healthcare rights. In fact public education is the key government agency providing distribution for information and services without parents’ knowledge or consent.
I believe there is reason to accuse these entities of colluding to undermine parental rights via the RICO Act. Because of their actions, parents are unable to access the “K-12 free public education” afforded to all children. School choice is one answer…but, why should parents be alienated, while these extremists take over our schools?
Then there are the many families who have been victims of school counselors encouraging and facilitating minors to decide to change their sex! And…there is so much more! Bottom line: The state and Departments of Education are USING our children to advance their political agenda.
As you know, I tend to focus on the big picture. Why go after the many tails, if we can cut off the head? We have plaintiffs! PRIE will do whatever we can to help.
What do you think?
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Let Parents Decide!!
Parents should decide if CSE is Medically Accurate, Age Appropriate, Healthy and SafeParents, concerned about the emotional and well-being of their children have been left out of this decision making process. Many have strong values which are not respected by these Standards.
Parents want real equity in the process. Many are blindsided when they learn their children have been taught ideologies and information they deem inappropriate. This is wrong and biased against these families.
PRIE encourages school districts to provide an OPT-IN policy, not OPT-OUT for courses pertaining to controversial and sensitive materials, programs, and curriculum used in the health curriculum.
Opt-Out puts parents on the defense. Often, even with a request on file, students are exposed to assemblies, outside speakers, and curriculum from which their parents have requested an exemption.
The default has to be OPT-OUT, giving parents choice and peace of mind knowing their children will not be exposed to medically inaccurate, unhealthy and age inappropriate teaching without their knowledge or consent. OPT-IN protects the school and board members from unnecessary law suits if a student is mistakenly exposed to such curriculum. It is a Win/Win for both schools and parents.
Attention to this matter will not go without appreciation and support of our communities, providing real equity for all parents, and students.
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Standing for parents rights in education should be clear, and non-controversial, unless you are a Marxist and think public school teachers and medical professionals should make decisions for, and shape your child's worldview. That’s why my topic today is so concerning. I’ll explain.
Oregon PRIE opened a PAC this election cycle. Because I have run for state legislative office a couple of times, I completely understand the process, but more importantly the need to make the Parents’ Rights In Education Issues relevant, on a legislative level is mandatory. We have to change laws and in order to do that, we have to change lawmakers!
In addition, where better to inform and debate the issue than on the political stage, during the election cycle. And who better to carry the torch than candidates, especially those who have children of their own?
We crafted a Questionnaire for candidates, and asking them to fill it. Our endorsement follows. Give me a few to share it with you. I am curious what you think.
OREGON CANDIDATE SURVEY
“Do you support the following? Teachers, counselors, administrators, and school board members shall honor the constitutional and statutory rights of parents/guardians affirming the parent-child relationship?”
“Do you oppose K-12 public schools Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum addressing sexual relations and related activities, designed to challenge or change traditional sexual and gender norms of society? If adopted, CSE shall be an elective.”
“Do you support the following? OPT-IN Policies: School officials shall adopt “OPT-IN” policies to replace “OPT-OUT” policies with respect to student participation in medical, social, family questionnaires and surveys.”
“Do you believe all students shall have the right to have their viewpoints respected, allowed and expressed on an equal basis with other student viewpoints in curriculum and curriculum-related matters.”
“Do you believe the best way to assure the rights of parents/guardians to raise and educate their children according to their sincerely-held values and beliefs is to provide competitive statewide school choice alternatives?”
Several candidates approached us to endorse them during the primary. And several since then. But there are many conservatives who have held back. Do they see this as a hot potato, one they cannot touch? Really? What is not to support?
Oregon Right to Life just published their Voters’ Guide, and many candidates chose to align with that issue, even though Oregon is the only state in America with NO protective pro-life laws. Oregon also legalized abortion before the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.
Republican candidates seem to have no problem aligning with the Pro-Life stand and yet, do not believe in Parents’ Rights to direct the education of their children.
What is the value in elections, win or lose? It’s important to stay engaged in the process, even though we are not so popular. In 2012 I ran for the Oregon Senate against an incumbent Democrat. Voter registration was impossible to overcome. We engaged more volunteers in our campaign than most others. Our campaign was positive and gave hope to the voters who share our views. We raised money and moved the dial in our favor several points and volunteers placed signs everywhere. It was one of the most positive races, ever. And we informed voters!
I am concerned with some candidates’ lack of integrity to stand for what they believe. Where is the integrity in avoiding an issue that will come up later, and require a vote? Next time around if electe
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We are so impressed and proud with resilience and resourcefulness of our Chapter leaders in SW Washington State. They are getting the word out about Referendum 90, to Reject dangerous CSE legislation passed last spring, and signed by Governor Inslee in March the day of the China Virus lockdown.
They in cooperation with Informed Parents of Washington, wrote an excellent summary of talking points, Do’s and Don’ts, and other Tips, which can be used by anyone in the country fighting the same issue. You can find this on our website. The link is here in our podcast notes.... Referendum 90 TIPSUndermines Parental Authority - Students are repeatedly told that they can receive birth control, abortions, and STD testing without parental knowledge and are encouraged to talk to teachers and other “trusted adults.”
"And one last thought… if any other adult told your child external condoms are safe for anal sex, even though they’re not FDA approved, or lead you child to believe emergency contraception is still effective on day 5, or tells your child a doctor assigns a sex to them at birth, and they acted on the information and were harmed, you could sue them. You could sue any other adult including a health professional, who tells your child the pull-out method is free, always available, and works better than most people think, without disclosing the 22% failure rate. And the same goes for a health professional who fails to give failure rates and risks of birth control, discusses anal and oral sex without including the associated risks, and discusses porn without including studies that show its harm.
Public Schools have become distribution centers for reading normal healthy children down risky paths leading to consequences that can ruin their lives. CSE should not only be removed from public education, it should be outlawed." Suzanne Gallagher
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NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLEYesterday I interviewed the founders of a new non-profit, VOICES BEHIND the BADGE. It was established this fall in response to anti law enforcement teaching in K-12 public schools. The group is an outgrowth of events in Portland, Oregon where riots and violence have occurred consecutively for over 100 nights. These events have negatively impacted the local law enforcement families, including their children attending public schools.
“Do you know what schools are teaching your children? Many teachers are on the frontlines with ANTIFA and the BLM movement. These same teachers are teaching your kids. There is an anti-police agenda to many conversations and lessons.
The book Something Happened in Our Town is widely used in elementary schools.
The anti-police agenda of many teachers sets up an emotionally unsafe learning environment for children of LEO’s and children who support LEO’s.VBB calls schools to keep teachers’ personal politics out of the classroom and prohibit the display of any BLM propaganda on school property, including inside the classrooms, as well as on any staff member’s clothing or on personal vehicles that may be visible to students during school hours. This is the same as prohibiting teachers from endorsing any other political ideologies, candidates for public office, or ballot measures during school hours.
When students feel misunderstood or targeted, they can feel anxious, angry, sad, and unsafe. This distracts them from learning. Often, they will experience social problems with peers that frequently lead to anxiety, sleeplessness, poor attendance, and therefore, greater impairment of their learning.
VBB asks schools to pay special attention to the behavior of other students and to stand by your policies to not tolerate bullying or social cruelty because of a student’s support for law enforcement or their lack of support for the BLM movement/organizations. If such violations occur, we expect that you have zero tolerance for such behavior from students.
VBB asks schools to establish protocols for this specific situation. Since political and other sensitive topics are commonly discussed during class sessions, we implore you to develop specific protocols for teachers and students on how to conduct unbiased, neutral, scientifically-supported, and fair discourse around controversial and provocative topics and that these protocols be shared with parents.
VBB asks schools to put extra supports in place before and after discussions that may lead to anti-law enforcement rhetoric, BLM, protesting/rioting, Black Indigenous People Of Color (BIPOC), and interactions with the police.
VBB asks that schools to provide your staff with training on the topics of virtue signaling, micro-aggressions, identifying personal biases, and how to keep these issues out of their classrooms. Everyone’s common goal is to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students in both virtual and traditional classroom settings. Regardless of any teacher, principal, or superintendent’s personal political stance or affiliation, all students have the fundamental right to learn in an environment free from bias.
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SIECUS
“SEX ED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE”MISSION
SIECUS asserts that sex education is a powerful vehicle for social change. We view sexuality as a fundamental part of being human, one worthy of dignity and respect. We advocate for the rights of all people to accurate information, comprehensive sexuality education, and the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health services.
VISION
SIECUS envisions an equitable nation, where all people receive comprehensive sexuality education and quality sexual and reproductive health services affirming their identities, thereby allowing them to access and enjoy sexual and reproductive freedom, as they define it for themselves.
VALUES
- SIECUS recognizes that good sexual and reproductive health is a human right.
- SIECUS advances comprehensive sexuality education as a means of building a foundation for a long-term culture shift that will positively impact all levels of society, particularly issues of gender and racial equity, sexuality, sexual and reproductive health, consent, personal safety, and autonomy.
- SIECUS commits to working to dismantle the systems of power and oppression which perpetuate disparate sexual and reproductive health outcomes and incubate stigma and shame around sex and sexuality across the intersections of age, race, size, gender, gender identity and expression, class, sexual orientation, and ability.
- SIECUS applies an intersectional lens to ensure people’s real lived experiences inform our policy, education, and strategic communications work.
Planned Parenthood is closely aligned with SIECUS is implementing the education piece in public schools. There is money in for them to encourage young girls to experiment with sex.
Led by SIECUS, the Sex Education Policy Action Council (SEPAC) is a coalition of organizations, statewide coalitions, state agencies, and school districts from 24 states that are working to advance sex education that is comprehensive.
They believe advancing sexuality education public policy is more important now than ever, as reproductive health care and LGBTQ communities are under increasing attack.
“Sex education offers a comprehensive policy solution to teach young people about bodily autonomy, consent, reproductive decision-making, healthy relationships, and LGBTQ tolerance and inclusion.”
SEPAC is expected to grow to include members in all fifty states, the District of Columbia and eventually the US territories, providing SIECUS with an invaluable opportunity to monitor and affect state legislation.
Program Goals
Members of SEPAC will help shape a common narrative to advance comprehensive sex education policy, engage with policymakers seeking to advance and pass sex education legislation, educate federal congressional members on the need for comprehensive sex education, and create a model for expanding comprehensive sex education policy across the country.
As you can see, public education is highly involved as “partners” with SIECUS in this national plan to promote sexual freedom and healthcare rights. In fact public education is the key government agency providing distribution for information and services without parents’ knowledge or consent.
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...Issues with public education used to be very politically neutral. In the 1950’s everyone pretty much agreed the role of the school is to teach reading, writing, mathematics, ...
Welcome to 2020, when schools are teaching Comprehensive Sexuality Ed every year beginning in Kindergarten, Critical Race Theory, Transgender Options, and Anti-American Marxism.
Not only that, schools have become social service agencies, responsible for every child’s health care, nutrition and mental health counseling….all often, without parents’ permission or knowledge. These are the very reasons Parents’ Rights In Education exists, to restore parents’ rights!
We hope you will become a part of the Parents’ Rights In Education national campaign. We developed a Proclamation for endorsement by school boards, declaring NOVEMBER Parents Rights In Education Month.
We are asking all parents who care about their child’s education to contact their school board, and ask them to adopt our Proclamation, affirming the rights of parents to influence policy and curriculum decisions, the heart of every school.
Parents, today care about curriculum. They care about state and district policies infringing on their rights to make decisions about and with their minor children. The government has infringed upon those rights and it’s time to re-establish, to restore our rights!
We are starting at the local level, with our school boards. These boards are the elected governing bodies who decide policy, and select curriculum, and yet they have drifted away from their responsibly to represent the community and the parents.
School Board Members legally have the power create and change school policies. And yet, Superintendents encourage members to comply with requests from state departments of education, and teacher’s unions.
Our Proclamation is simple. We are asking school boards, who do you represent? The Proclamation establishes an understanding between school districts and their communities. It's a win win for everyone.
Visit our website, ParentsRightsInEd.org and click on the Parents’ Rights In Education Month, Image. There you will find all the information you need to implement this campaign in school districts in your state. Texas parents are running with this! How about you?
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This paper has highlighted the following problems with SEL:
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No expert consensus on the definition of SEL;
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Contradictory or poor-quality research underlying its efficacy;
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Mixed or negative research about the supposed benefits with respect to academic achievement, reduced suicide, etc.;
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Infusion of SEL into Common Core, resulting in psychologically manipulative standards rather than the promised clear, rigorous academic math and English standards;
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Linking of SEL to violence and suicide prevention via mental-health screening, which can lead to improper diagnosis and over-treatment with potentially harmful medications;
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Use of SEL and accompanying personality profiling in competency-based education/personalized learning to influence students’ post-secondary plans based on government- and business-determined needs, instead of the aspirations and desires of students and their families;
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Erosion of student data privacy by collection of highly sensitive social-emotional information, in many cases without consent, and resulting in non-consensual exposure of such data to either authorized or unauthorized third parties;
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Possibility of indoctrination and erosion of freedom of conscience via government-established SEL norms for the attitudes, values, and beliefs of freeborn American citizens.
Recommendations
First, cease expansion of SEL standards, programs, assessments, and data collection, via repeal of federal statutory language and taxpayer funding that encourage such activities (along with encouragement of states to do the same). Second, because no government, foundation, or corporate program can substitute for the love and nurture of families, SEL programs should be replaced with policies that encourage two-parent family formation. This would drastically reduce the tragically high rates of student behavior problems, gun use, delinquency, imprisonment, and poor academic performance among fatherless children...
Finally, because the government and its schools should exercise a degree of humility about what they can reasonably accomplish (not to mention whether their attempts at social engineering could actually exacerbate these problems by further usurping parental roles), schools should return to their roots: instilling traditional academic knowledge. Public schools can thus avoid teaching sterile aphorisms unmoored from any enduring moral or ethical foundations in an increasingly secular world brought about by delving into the vague term “values.” Teaching a student to accomplish something academically based on timeless books and disciplines will do wonders for his social-emotional welfare.
"There are special people in education who are marvelous at renaming old programs that didn’t work...Growth Mindset is Self-Esteem 2.0. We learned from that theory the biggest holders of positive self-esteem were gang members.
As someone who spent 19 of my 28 years in public education with “high risk” students, many of them gang wannabees...They actually discovered they could learn real math. That success was motivation to risk even more learning. THAT showed the foundation of emotional growth: doing honest, proficient work that transcends your circumstances and shows you’re not stupid or a dummy after all." Former teacher Niki Hayes
Focusing on academics rather than on pop psychology would be a good first step toward cultivating genuine social-emotional health and all the benefits that flow from it.
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Students may suffer tangible harm from SEL assessments or evaluations, even if such reports are accurate. If they are inaccurate or misleading, the damage can be enhanced.
Key to understanding the threat is understanding the nature of modern statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS). Since 2002, the federal government has incentivized the building of massive SLDS, so that pre-K through 12 student data can be collected and tracked. Most recently, USED’s Race to the Top program awarded over $4 billion to states that agreed to certain federally approved education innovations, including enhanced student-data systems.
One justification offered for this data-grab and data-tracking is to enable teachers to look back throughout a student’s school career to see the results of all his interactions with the school system so far. If a student had a rough sixth-grade year, perhaps with a disciplinary suspension, that difficulty would be preserved in the SLDS for all subsequent teachers to learn about. The SLDS is the end of the “clean slate." ...
Via the 2012 gutting of regulations under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), this data might also be disclosed to entities in other states or countries and to unlimited researchers who are interested in the emotional makeup of children and adolescents. And under the relaxed regulations, such disclosure of personally identifiable information could occur without parental consent, or even parental knowledge. This could also include sharing sensitive data without consent between the federal government and international agencies, and between government and private entities.
The possibility—or probability—that this data will at some point be hacked is significant. As revealed in two hearings of the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee,250 USED has shown itself utterly incapable of protecting student information. The same can be said of multiple other federal agencies.
It’s beyond the scope of this paper to examine all the (increasing) gaps in the privacy and security of student data. **The bottom line is that any data, SEL or otherwise, included in an SLDS or in the custody of corporate vendors is likely to remain there potentially forever and might be disclosed to all manner of other entities with their own agendas and often without consent.
The goal in such a system shifts from promoting the individual liberty of the student, to promoting the good of corporations and the managed economy.**
Government data collection and sharing does not set well with most people. It has always been my observation schools and universities miss the mark, when it comes to guiding graduates toward lucrative career paths.
We are not opposed to more career and vocation assessments, by individual choice, however individual data collation for any purpose is dangerous. The idea that a minor’s personality deficits can be charted and stored in data which follows them to high school and career without knowledge or permission is wrong. We want to see this practice either drastically modified to reflect individual choice, or discontinued by government entities entirely.
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Even if the science supported SEL, a serious operational problem with implementing SEL is assessing its effect on students, their behavior and mindsets, and their achievement. In a poll conducted in late 2017 and early 2018, only one in ten teachers reported that their schools measure such non-academic characteristics very well. Even SEL enthusiasts admit that valid assessment is challenging.
An overarching problem is that, the personnel doing the assessing probably aren’t qualified. Mental-health professionals undergo years of training in evaluating patients, and it simply isn’t possible to train teachers to perform similar evaluations of their students. This is especially true when mental-health professionals recognize the ambiguities of assessing social-emotional traits among still-developing children and adolescents.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Megan O’Bryan expresses dismay at this concept: “The idea that our government would sink millions (billions?) of dollars into training and supporting unlicensed, quasi-trained teachers/ interventionists in the hopes that they can improve the social and emotional development of masses of children frankly makes me sad.” O’Bryan warns that having poorly trained personnel apply one-size- fits-all interventions to groups of children will backfire, especially with respect to sensitive children. “As a practitioner who specializes in anxiety,” she writes, “[I know that] almost every anxious child misinterprets messages from well-meaning teachers. Sensitive children are hardest hit by these programs” because they “take [the teachers’] words, quite literally, and agonize over them.”
But Duckworth and Yeager pointed out that observers of these experiments may draw subjective conclusions, and that children may behave differently in such contrived situations than they would in the real world.
Duckworth and Yeager concluded: “perfectly unbiased, un-fakeable, and error-free measures are an ideal, not a reality.” And while Duckworth argues that grit and other SEL attributes should be measured to provide feedback for personal improvement and for research purposes, she believes the measurement difficulties create “incentives for cheating,” and “displac[e] intrinsic motivation” and should therefore not be used to assess SEL traits like grit for accountability purposes. Because of this, Duckworth withdrew from the board of a California consortium of schools incorporating SEL into accountability measures. “I do not think we should be doing this. It is a bad idea.”
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The final Commission report wants to “forge closer connections between research and practice.” However, given the lack of consensus among researchers about how to define SEL, and the fragmented and contradictory state of SEL research as shown in these examples, the wisdom of this idea is in doubt...
Major education thought leaders are expressing similar skepticism. One is SEL proponent Peter DeWitt, who notes, “SEL is one area where some educators and leaders are saying enough is enough,” and asks, “Do I expect too much from schools? Do I expect a balance between SEL and academic learning that cannot possibly be accomplished?”
...the Commission in its final report recommended “[e]nsur[ing] educators develop expertise in child development and in the science of learning. This will require major changes in educator preparation and in ongoing professional support for the social and emotional learning of teachers and all other adults who work with young people.” Research about SEL in action—especially in preschool and the early grades—suggests that the concept is better in theory than in practice. Even though SEL standards have been part of the Head Start program since at least 2003, research about both Head Start and state preschool programs shows that children involved in them experience a decline in desired SEL status, even based on the subjective standards and assessments currently available.
For example, the large, well-controlled 2010 Head Start study found that for “teacher reports of children’s behavior:
Children in the Head Start group demonstrated moderate evidence of more socially reticent behavior (i.e., shy and hesitant behavior) as reported by teachers, and there is suggestive evidence of more problematic student-teacher interactions.” The 2012 follow-up to this study found that “for children in the 4-year-old cohort, there were no observed [SEL] impacts through the end of kindergarten but favorable impacts reported by parents and unfavorable impacts reported by teachers emerged at the end of 1st and 3rd grades.” Additionally, as far back as 1991, research found that participants in SEL-saturated Head Start “had lower mean scores in communication, daily living skills, and social skills domains, and the total adaptive behavior score.” No study of Head Start has found sustained cognitive gains for participants through third grade, which contradicts the claim of SEL proponents that SEL, a key focus of Head Start programs, improves academic outcomes...
As this discussion shows, the certitude with which proponents, especially CASEL and the Commission, express their faith in the efficacy of SEL may be based less on science and rigorous research than on their own hopes about what “ought to” work (and perhaps their own financial interests in the outcome).
After learning these findings, I am furious about the blatant mismanagement of resources and funding wasted on SEL beginning with the Clinton administration. This has to be stopped at the federal level where all the grant money is allocated every year to educators and curriculum engineers for the purpose of manipulating our children’s personalities. Our children are no less than psychological Guinea Pigs for these so-called researchers. We must call a halt to it in our local schools!
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SEL is now a global phenomenon. For example, in 2017 the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) launched its Study on Social and Emotional Skills (SSES). OECD has long administered the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test to measure academic knowledge, but now is branching out into methods of measuring and shaping students’ personalities.
The SSES will analyze two cohorts of students, at ages 10 and 15, to determine what social-emotional skills they have and should have, and to develop “international instruments” to measure such skills. The extraordinarily intrusive study will survey students, parents, teachers, and education administrators to gather data on “children’s [social-emotional] skills, . . family background, child’s performance, home learning environment, parent-child relationship, parental style, learning activities, and parents’ own attitudes and opinion.” SSES will also analyze information from students’ interaction with online instruments to surveil “what people do, think, or feel, when interacting with, and responding to, the item or task.”
Regardless of its reliability, the mountains of data from the study will be crunched to produce assessments, perhaps to be linked to PISA and other OECD academic assessments. The goal is to measure students’ performance in the five broad domains (known to psychologists as the “Big Five model”) of “emotional regulation (emotional stability); engaging with others (extroversion); collaboration (agreeableness); task performance (conscientiousness); [and] open-mindedness (openness).”
On the theory that such traits are malleable and can be taught, SSES aims to determine how to mold students into people most useful to the government and the economy. Analysis by the Middle East North African Financial Network (MENAFN) reported that OECD’s reason for developing “the test is that social and emotional skills are important predictors of educational progress and future workplace performance. Large-scale personality data is therefore presumed by the OECD to be predictive of a country’s potential social and economic progress.”
OECD is also working to implement a similar assessment for the preschool age group. Its International Early Learning Study (IELS), being piloted in partnership with the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, seeks to focus:
… on young children and their cognitive and non-cognitive skills and competencies as they transition to primary school. The IELS is designed to examine: children’s early learning and development in a broad range of domains, including social emotional skills as well as cognitive skills; the relationship between children’s early learning and children’s participation in early childhood education and care (ECEC); the role of contextual factors, including children’s individual characteristics and their home backgrounds and experiences, in promoting young children’s growth and development; and how early learning varies across and within countries prior to beginning primary school...
This description makes it clear that these assessments represent an expansion of student surveillance beyond the school and into the home and family life.
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Common Core-Aligned and Other SEL Curricula
Because SEL is so prevalent in the Common Core standards, it is similarly infused into Common Core-aligned curricula. Many such curricula emphasize not just the SEL of identifying and controlling one’s own emotions, but the more political SEL of learning how to manipulate others’ emotions to achieve a goal. One example is the first-grade English Language Arts curriculum, Voices, approved for use with the Common Core in Utah:
“In the Voices Democracy theme, students use their voices to advocate solutions to social problems that they care deeply about [assuming that six-year-olds “care deeply” about social issues]. They are involved in learning the following theme related social knowledge and skills: social role models, social advocacy, and respect for each other” (emphasis added).
“Tell students when they write a call to action, they should include emotional words to get readers to feel so strongly about a problem that they want to do what is being asked of them” (emphasis added).
This curriculum goes far beyond helping first-graders get along with their peers and delves into political manipulation. It’s never too early, apparently, to use SEL to create little community organizers.
An Education Week article discussed how SEL is being infused into academic subjects to motivate students toward political action. Given that this article was published in 2017, presumably these lessons are aligned to the Common Core standards for use in most public-school classrooms. SEL proponents enthuse that “[a] reading or math lesson can teach students to see their personal challenges as part of a wider struggle, where people work together to bring about change, what these teachers call social justice.”
A noteworthy example is an online math course used in high school:
It’s that sense of control that math teacher Kelly Boles wants to impart to her students in her statistics class at Betsy Layne High School in rural, eastern Kentucky. Boles also co-leads a Teach For America-sponsored online course on the edX platform called “Teaching Social Justice Through Secondary Mathematics.” She teaches students to respond rationally to data that provokes strong emotions, without immediately responding with arguments. She does so by having them focus on the wider implications of data. It’s making math relevant, but the ultimate goal is to get kids to start asking certain questions of the data that ultimately could lead to civic action.
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The first foothold SEL gained in federal law came through the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1994 (not coincidentally the same year CASEL came into existence). An early foray into standards-based education reform, Goals 2000 was largely based on OBE. States were required to adopt the statute’s National Education Goals to receive federal funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), reauthorized also in 1994 as the Improving America’s Schools Act. This ESEA reauthorization also marked the first time the federal government required statewide standards and tests, which opened the door to more federalized control of education in No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Race to the Top (RttT)/Common Core, and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). SEL was a prominent part of all of these statutory reauthorizations and initiatives...
Even though parental involvement is mentioned, many parents questioned whether the schools, and the federal government, should be setting norms for, or mandating anything related to the emotions and beliefs of their children. Nor did these parents consider themselves mere “partners,” subservient to government entities in this realm. Parents and pro-family organizations have long argued that based on unalienable rights and thousands of years of history, as well as legal precedent, they have the right to direct their children’s education and care, and especially the formation of their children’s attitudes, values, and beliefs. But as shown by Goals 2000, the progressive-education establishment is headed in the opposite direction.
It’s important to note that the Head Start Act conflicts with other federal law that prohibits federal direction or control over school curriculum. The General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) forbids:
…any department, agency, officer or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, or personnel of any educational institution, school, or school system…
But even though HHS would certainly fall within the “any department” language, HHS through the Head Start Act includes no fewer than eight mandates concerning curriculum. For example, the Act requires “alignment of curricula used in Head Start programs and continuity of services with the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework.”
The Head Start Act itself prohibits HHS involvement with curriculum:
(a) Limitation - Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize or permit the Secretary or any employee or contractor of the Department of Health and Human Services to mandate, direct, or control, the selection of a curriculum, a program of instruction, or instructional materials, for a Head Start program.
(b) Special Rule - Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize a Head Start program or a local educational agency to require the other to select or implement a specific curriculum or program of instruction.
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...So what is different about the new SEL push? For one thing, it transfers the focus of instruction from family, civil, and religious institutions to the school (effectively, to government). It also formalizes and expands what teachers do naturally as part of running a classroom, perhaps with its own standards and curricula—either stand-alone or embedded in academic materials. It includes assessment of how well students perform pursuant to these standards and curricula. Is David sufficiently “empathetic”? Does Jennifer exhibit sufficient “leadership skills”?
SEL doesn’t assume the presence of licensed counselors or other trained clinicians for its implementation. Rather, as illustrated by this CASEL report on recommended SEL programs, standard procedure is to offer some sort of training to teachers and perhaps designated administrators and have them teach the material and evaluate the results (as discussed in detail throughout this paper, this means to assess whether students’ personality or character traits are developing as desired).
Because the data from these assessments may be included in the statewide longitudinal data system, to endure forever and perhaps to shape the child’s future path, there is much justifiable concern about the source and subjectivity of SEL standards and the qualifications of the implementing personnel. Carried to its logical conclusion, SEL can replace parental influence with the ultimate nanny state.
But concerns aside, enormous sums are being poured into SEL in public schools. One 2017 study by a pro-SEL organization estimated that K–12 public-school systems spend approximately $640 million each year on specific programming and practices designed to instill SEL. Teachers also reported that they spend about eight percent of their time on SEL, which would translate into another $30 billion annual investment. Any movement that is claiming such a substantial share of resources should be examined to see what, if anything, its accomplishing, and what problems it may create for children and their families...
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In a nutshell, SEL is latest educational fad teaching students to rely on themselves, their peers, and the progressive culture, not the truths proposed by their faith and their families. Progressive social norms become their moral authority. PRIE opposes the “whole child” concept, including character and ethics education, psychological insights, and group dynamics, training children in consequentialist (moral relativism)moral reasoning.
The current popularity of social-emotional learning (SEL) represents progressive education’s greatest victory in its 100-plus-year campaign to transform our public schools, and, thus, the nature of America itself. Since it began, the mission of progressive education has been to liberate American students from the “shackles of traditional wisdom.” John Dewey and his legion of educationalists saw the elementary and secondary schools as the vehicle to form the New American, one who would be liberated from the prejudices of family, church, and tradition.
In the early 20th century, their ideological victories were largely symbolic. They captured intellectually shallow schools of education, but not the public schools themselves. Those schools were rooted in their communities, reflecting local values and governed by local citizens. Post-World War II, the “in loco parentis” tradition of school gave way to more and more control, first by states and more recently by federal intervention. Input from parents on what was to be learned and how schools were to be conducted gave way to ever larger educational commissions and more distant experts.
Instead of parents’ deciding on the ultimate question of education, “What is most worth knowing?” for our children, the new controllers of public education stepped in. Enter the progressive educators. The term “public” came to mean “secular.” The long-held view of the public schools—not only teaching the core disciplines, but also helping children develop a sense of right and wrong and the good habits to put morality into practice—became the battleground. The wisdom of the past, with its history of wars and bigotry, had to be ignored. Prohibited, too, was any reference to God and organized religion. The only source of moral authority for the secular progressives was and is science and “empirically verifiable knowledge.”
The problem with this plan is that science and the empirical method do not lend themselves well to dealing with the questions of the moral life. The ultimate questions of life, which were once a staple of an education, such as “What is a good person?” “How should I live my life?” and “Is there a God?” cannot be answered by the scientific method. Thus, these questions and issues have been eradicated from our schools.
Into this barren educational landscape entered the pseudo-scientific SEL and its claim that social-emotional learning can fill the gap in the lives of America’s children. SEL advocates see teaching students their five “competencies” of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making as the effective replacement for schools’ former moral education and character formation. Committed as they are to development of “the whole child,” progressive educators are promoting these skills as a secular replacement for w
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CSE Curriculums mislead students to trust contraception, but the Medical Accuracy is bogus
Condoms, touted in all CSE curriculums cannot provide complete protection. Why? Condoms are only being used correctly about 1 time in 5, only 20%. In addition, it is common knowledge STD infections such as HPV and syphilis are still infectious despite condom use, with overall true STD infection rate of 70-80%.
Curriculums do not warn young girls/women of their high risk for STDs. The immature cervix has only 1 cell layer, putting females at particular vulnerability to infection.
PRIE has concern regarding male and female student experimentation with anal sex, believing it is “safe,” What they are NOT told about is the high risk for infection, tears, and fissures, and bowel incontinence. The fact condoms are not created for anal sex, and commonly break, is replaced with the lie that using a condom assures students’ safety.
Recent statistics for Washington state show the Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infection rate of young girls ages 15-19 is at almost epidemic levels today.
What’s the risk? When it’s you, it’s 100%.
Again, why are students encouraged to practice oral sex as a form of safe sex, when the Oral Cancer Foundation states 26 million Americans are infected daily with oral HPV virus, and a dramatic increase in oral cancer caused by HPV16 is occurring among young adults?
The UK Lords and Commons Family and Child Protection Group find that their version of CSE, Relationships and Sex Education, has not slowed the increase of STDs. In addition there has been an alarming increase of self-mutilation, and a 169% increase in suicides for adolescents aged 15-19 is occurring from 2010-2015.
Even though Schools in our urban centers have been using the CSE curricula for some time, STD rates and suicides continue to rise.
According to the CDC, since CSE was introduced in Washington state the rates of oral cancers and STIs in youth 15-25 have skyrocketed. CSE explains the most common STIs (gonorrhea, and chlamydia) can live on parts of the body not covered by a condom, therefore one is at great risk of contracting an STI even when using a condom.
Usually, there is no mention of dangers associated with anal sex; incontinence, anal tears, fissures. The fact condoms are not created for anal sex and commonly break, is replaced with the lie that using a condom assures students’ safety.
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Jordan Peterson argues, "equality of outcome" is an IMPOSSIBLE goal & TERRIBLE idea. Equity: When the Left Goes Too Far, Jordan Peterson
In fact, it is a Marxist premise which works only in theory. Here’s why: people are individuals. Everything about us is different. We have different interests, talents, gifts, passion, life experiences, and backgrounds. Our families are different. Some good and some no so great. Our founders knew this when they drafted the US Constitution...
Dr. Neil Shenvi, a homeschooling theoretical chemist who lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife and four children, published an article on August 20, 2020 titled, North Carolina Considers Using Public Schools To Discriminate In The Name Of ‘Equality’
“If the board of education is proposing we prioritize equal outcome over equal treatment, it will have to draw clear lines to ensure it doesn't inscribe injustice on the heart of our educational system. It has drawn no such lines.”
What Is Equity?
Equity is a buzzword in education today, with numerous major school systems (New York, Oregon, Illinois) committing to incorporate it into the curriculum. If you consult the dictionary, “equity” means “the quality of being fair and impartial,” something no parent or educator would dream of opposing. Given this definition, it’s natural to assume equity is merely a synonym of “equality.”
A popular image commissioned by the Interaction Institute for Social Change illustrates the difference between equality and equity in practice. The picture shows three individuals, one tall, one medium height, and one short in stature viewing a baseball game from behind a fence. They are all standing on boxes of equal height. Everyone can see except the short person, who remains shorter than the top of the fence, even with aid of his box. This image is labeled Equality. The next picture features the same scenario, except the tall person has no box, the medium height person has one box as before, and the short person has two boxes to stand on, giving them all similar abilities to see over the fence. This image is labeled Equity.
Note that equality entails giving all three people equal resources but leads to an undesirable outcome, while equity produces a desirable outcome by supposing that some people require unequal resources to offset their disadvantages.
At first glance, the North Carolina resolution appears to be defining equity in terms of equality of opportunity. It maintains that the state Constitution legally obligates the board of education to “ensure equity, demanding ‘equal opportunities shall be provided for all students.’”
Elsewhere, it explicitly defines “educational equity” as “the belief and practice of ensuring that every student is treated in a fair and just manner” and even says that “equity is equality of opportunity.”
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Parents’ Rights In Education is definitely not in favor of teaching anti-American political theory to our students. The public school system is funded with local, state, and federal taxpayer money. The practice of teaching US students the US Constitution should be abolished, replaced with Marxism, is against our government and everything we have fought for over the last 250 years! Not only is it wrong, it is treasonous.
Ever since the reaction to George Floyds’ death we have received reports of local student demonstrations, and announcements of new anti-racism curriculums, all inspired by Black Lives Matter. Parents and Teachers are serious about their opposition to this. parents are pulling their children out of fall public school programs, and teachers are refusing to attend Anti-Racism Trainings or teach it to their students. We are making ready to acquire legal defense for any teacher challenged by their district. Are you in agreement?
Here’s inspiration from NORTH CAROLINA! PETITION TO REMOVE BLM MARXIST CURRICULUM & TEACHER TRAINING FROM Wake County Public School System
“We Are Trained Marxists" - Patrisse Cullors, Co-Founder, #BlackLivesMatter.” June 19, 2020. Video. 1:25min.Weather Underground BombingsBLM Co-Founder, X-Terrorist, Bill AyresBLM, Defund the PoliceBLM Calls for Destruction of IsraelCode of Ethics for Educators This Petition is spot on, and our congratulations the organizers for taking the initiative to create it and make it public! The problem is neither the Superintendent, nor the school board have any obligation to heed your request.
MEMO: School Boards and Parents!
School Boards have two primary responsibilities:
- Determine policy. Districts have local control when it comes to policy making. They are expected to study policies and agenda items and participate in the process. This is where they need our help and support.
- Hire or fire the Superintendent.
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A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by a Washington state counterpart in Spokane area, LeAnna Benn, National Director of Teen Aid. Her primary focus for over 39 years has been development of 15 different life skills curriculums. These successful curriculums have been used by schools internationally.
It was exciting to hear about LeAnna’s newest project: Initiative 1109. We are so proud of Washington citizens for going to the next level with political push back!
Initiative 1109 offers the OPT-IN requirement for all sexuality curriculums.
Washington Parents’ Rights In Education worked hard to collect signatures to place Referendum 90 on the November ballot. They are now campaigning for its passage. Don’t forget! Check to REJECT!
“Why is Initiative 1109 needed?”
When Referendum 90 passes, it will roll back the SB5395 which mandated explicit comprehensive Sex Education in all districts. Parents and citizens are furious about the curriculum content promoted in that bill.
Right now, and even before SB5395, that content is controlled by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), not at the local district board level, and definitely not by parents. The curriculum choices, OSPI offers to schools all have the same tone, information, and philosophical foundation. They are all inspired by Planned Parenthood.
Initiative 1109 gives control back to the local school boards. Now, even if Referendum 90 passes, OSPI can easily change the standards and choices of curriculum. How can that be? The Healthy Youth Act passed in 2007, forfeited local control by school boards, to OSPI. Local school boards must have OSPI approval in accordance with their philosophy. Initiative 1109 also repeals the Health Youth Act!
But parents need final the say, right?
Parents, concerned about the emotional and well-being of their children have been left out of this decision making process. Many have strong values which are not respected by these Standards. Parents want real equity in the process. Many are blindsided when they learn their children have been taught ideologies and information they deem inappropriate. This is wrong and biased against these families.
Opt-Out puts parents on the defense. Often, even with a request on file, students are exposed to assemblies, outside speakers, and curriculum from which their parents have requested an exemption.
The default has to be OPT-OUT, giving parents choice and peace of mind knowing their children will not be exposed to medically inaccurate, unhealthy and age inappropriate teaching without their knowledge or consent.
OPT-IN protects the school and board members from unnecessary law suits if a student is mistakenly exposed to such curriculum. It is a Win/Win for both schools and parents.
Now, Washington parents may OPT-OUT. With Initiative 1109, will require OPT-IN! Parents sign their child into the program.
The bottom line is this…vote for Referendum 90 in November!
Help collect signatures to get Initiative 1109 on the November 2021 Ballot.
We must turn in a minimum of 320,000 valid signatures, which will require at least 350,000.
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Saturday August 8, 2020
by Suzanne Gallagher, Parents’ Rights In Education, Executive Director
Parents’ Rights In Education has worked hard over the last several years to build our base, informing parents and motivating them to action.
Something new is in the air, now…
The Chinese Virus in many ways has been a shot in the arm. Parents barely have time to brush their teeth, let alone pay attention to what the government schools are doing, and even less… memorize the names of their government servants!
But…Tiny Tony and Katie Brown have wakened a Sleeping Giant… PARENTS! They just “WOKE!”
Public Schools are self-destructing!
Yes, it’s mostly about the un-opening of the schools for person-to-person instruction, and mandatory all-day masks…but now, the last straw is NO school but virtual school. It’s not clinically necessary, and it’s doesn’t work, academically.
K-12 Education is our focus. The present state of our education system is dire at best. We are falling short in every area imaginable,…and then some.
What began as a push against inappropriate sexuality courses, has now become a fight to stop Marxist indoctrination, and recruitment of student militant activists!
Is it tyranny to teach respect for God, country, the US Constitution, and family? No! Even more compelling, I ask you, is it treason for public schools to teach students to overthrow their government using militant force?
Back-to-School? We know this is political…and parents are furious! They have diligently responded to requests for participation and feedback from the ODE and their local districts, only to discover the real intent. Schools will not open for class until after the Presidential election!
E-mails don't work! Phone calls don' work! Even if you do send your child back-to-school, instruction is compromised! Mandatory masks, anti socialization, and punishment if students do not comply, is unacceptable.
I remind you, there is 99.96% survival rate for the Chinese virus! These big government bureaucrats will not listen, because they don't have to, and they don't care. In fact…they don’t think parents have a clue!
I believe…what seems like a horror story, is going to be a miracle.
You will make your voice heard by Un-Enrolling your child! Hey, teachers strike, right? Why not parents? Show the bureaucrats we will not take this! By doing so, local districts will lose funding.
SEND THE MOST POWERFUL MESSAGE, YOU CAN!
UN-ENROLL! When you Un-ENROLL…YOU are in control.
You can always Re-enroll, when and if districts are willing to listen to your requests. We know for a fact the Teachers’ Union is against parents working with local school boards. They spoke loud and clear when they intimidated Molalla SD to rescind the Parents’ Rights In Education Proclamation, and replaced it with their own version, requiring parents to work with teachers, and not influence policy at the school board level, which is your right!
Choose Homeschooling. Parents are creating cooperatives and hiring certified teachers. Some parents are staying home full time, and others are working part time and sharing the responsibility with spouses and/or friends.
We believe in American creativity and resourcefulness. You can do this!
Children belong to their families, NOT the state, the teachers, the teachers’ union, or any other bureaucrat.
We believe parents have the final say, and call the shots.
Please stand with us, speak up, and join our cause!
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Parents’ Rights In Education is concerned about the disproportionate focus on sexual relations in public schools beginning in Kindergarten. Designed to change traditional sexual and gender norms of society, controversial behaviors are taught to minors, including details of anal and oral sex, mutual masturbation, and gender options. Even in light of known negative physical and emotional health outcomes for sexually active children, and Age of Consent laws, minors are told they have a RIGHT to have sex early and often, that “[e]ngaging in sexual behaviors should feel pleasurable.”
On the Parents’ Rights In Education there is an ISSUES tab titled K-12 Student Health. We use this term “health” to make a point. This and all other subjects taught are considered by the education establishment, to be for our children’s health. The following information is part of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education issues page.
Kinsey, Father of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Why the international frenzy to teach children, K-12 to be sexual?
“While no one noticed, at least 317 infants and children were sexually tortured by pedophiles for Kinsey’s allegedly ‘scientific’ child sex data, educators repeated his pedophile conclusions-children were sexual from birth…hence school sex education should be mandated.” Dr. Judith Reisman
Dr. Reisman is accepted as an international expert witness on human sexuality. Her study supports the conclusion that Alfred Kinsey's research was contrived, ideologically driven and misleading.
Contrary to popular belief, those who oppose Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) are not against sex ed. Typical accusations include cultural ignorance, and uncaring attitudes about premarital pregnancy, which is utterly and completely false.
Parents today want their children to be knowledgeable about their developing bodies, understand the risks associated with sexual relations at an early age with multiple partners, including pregnancy, HIV, and STI prevention. Although CSE curriculums address these issues the underlying premise, and actual curriculum focus is of greatest concern.
Alfred Kinsey, considered the father of CSE, built it on the premise children are born sexual beings. And because of it, they have a right to sexual pleasure by themselves, or with a partner. Even more incredulous is the notion children should be involved in regular sexual activity to maintain good health.
Inspired by these theories current law provides children rights to sexual privacy and autonomy, birth control, and abortion, purposely excluding parents. According to Kinsey followers, most societal sexual and gender norms, especially those based in religious beliefs are considered repressive, even unhealthy, and should be changed.
The following story is a true account by "research subjects" for the Kinsey human sexuality project at Indiana State University. This one is taken from Casualities of Kinsey, THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FOUNDER OF SEXUAL DECAY IN AMERICA published by Abstinence Clearinghouse featuring my friend, and renowned advocate for parents’ rights, Dr. Judith Reisman. The complete document is available on the Parents’ Rights In Education website. Just type Kinsey in the search bar.https://www.parentsrightsined.com/comprehensive-sexuality-education.html#CSE1
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The Spokesman Review So-Called “Truth Tester” About the New Sex Ed Law, Is Far from the Truth.
By Dawn Seaver and Jennifer Heine-Withee
SW Washington Parents’ Rights in Education
(Spokesman Review article: Truth-tester: No, sex ed will not be taught to kindergartners)
The Spokesman Review has joined the Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) misinformation campaign following in supporters’ footsteps by providing information they want the public to have while ignoring inconvenient facts. While most parents want sex education for their children, they don’t want CSE, and they are not synonymous. According to the framework of The International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF), who authored at least one curriculum on OSPI’s list, “Our approach includes an emphasis on sexual expression, sexual fulfillment and pleasure. This represents a shift away from methodologies that focus exclusively on the reproductive aspects of adolescent sexuality.”
OSPI’s Sexual Health Education Program Supervisor, Laurie Dils, stated that the optimal future of sex ed would be CSE that begins in kindergarten, is provided every year, and includes intensive instruction over a matter of weeks, if not the full year, weaving it into all sorts of content areas. While districts are not required to teach CSE to kindergartners, they can. The 3 Rs, the only K-3 curriculum on OSPI’s list, tells 5-year-olds about a “very sensitive area called the clitoris” and also gives teachers discretion to teach them about the sex act.
The controversial book on the 4th grade book list is still part of the curriculum. OSPI could have included instructions to remove that page when they updated their list in May, but they chose not to.
Your claim that districts are not allowed to include sex ed in other subjects is false. The bill stated it wasn’t the legislature’s intent to require sex ed be taught in other subjects, but it wasn’t prohibited either. In fact, an amendment that would have prevented it was rejected. The FLASH curriculum includes suggestions at the end of most lessons for integrating the information into other subjects....
And can we dispense with the notion that OSPI doesn’t “approve” curricula? What exactly do you call it when they issue a requirement to choose a curriculum on their reviewed list or one nearly identical? No other subject in the state is held to this standard.
Instead of repeating the tired claims that the curricula are age appropriate and medically accurate, share actual examples and let parents make a fully informed decision on whether they want their children to receive this type of instruction.
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Parents Rights in Education is encouraging parents to Un-Enroll from their local public school. There are two reasons why you want to do this. One is practical, and the other political.
There is something very good happening because of the Chinese virus issue. As public schools self destruct, parents are waking up, across the country! We are creating Parents’ Rights Chapters in Illinois, Arizona, TEXAS and Florida. We truly believe there is going to be a dramatic shift away from public education.
With most schools having withdrawals about their China virus shutdown policies, they are not able to decide whether to offer the full menu of in person-learning, On-line live instruction, or the hybrid, so they threw it out to the communities to decide. That decision is proving to be a disaster. Parents are not fooled. They are Zoom call weary! And even though administrators have bent over backwards with clever rhetoric and marketing titles for the new programs (Ready Schools, Safe Learners, RSSL), we are not buying it. They say they care, and are listening, sharing important updates, from their instruction teams… And they hear your concerns, like struggles to choose the right RSSL option, or model. Really? Wouldn’t you say the #1 goal for families is to just get back to school the way it was?
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The dilemma for all who have children in the public school system is what to do, now? Parents’ Rights in Education will not presume to dictate to all families the answer to that question.
Because every situation is different. Every student is different, and every state and school district are different. Here’s the question we are asking you. What are you willing to expose your child to? Where do you draw the line? If this were just a question of mask or no mask it would be simple, however it is so much more…
For those who follow Parents’ Rights In Education, you know we believe the heart of a school is the curriculum. With the new addition of racial teaching a la Black lives Matter and Critical Race Theory, the decision just became easier!
We have reported Oregon schools are actively supporting BLM, to the point they are encouraging parents to contribute to the organization and vote Democrat. Not only does it promote extreme political bias, it is illegal. Across the nation there is evidence of political extremism promoted by public schools.
I just received an article from one of our contacts in ARIZONA, Glenbard School District 87. Cedra Crenshaw, mother of four, has a daughter who will be starting her junior year in the fall at Glenbard South High School.
“I'm not against liberal views in the schools,” she said. “The problem is there's no balance.”
The latest offense, according to Crenshaw, is a YouTube video created by students called 'We Stand With Black Lives' that School Supt. David Larson distributed to parents and students while school buildings have been closed.
One of the links in the video's YouTube comments section belongs to what appears to be a Black Lives Matter (BLM) resource page. After taking a deep dive, Crenshaw found links to political organizations, such as the American Civil Liberties Union and Free Palestine.
“Within each of those links are dozens and dozens of other links and then those links go to dozens and dozens of other links,” Crenshaw said. “I spent about 10 hours digging. It's a huge tree of links.”
What concerned her most were links requesting contributions to fund gas masks for protestors.
“I don't know of any peaceful protesters who need a gas mask,” she said. “That's potential criminal activity.”
School district policy handbook, states political activity is prohibited under Section P2:105: ''No board member or employee shall intentionally use any district property or resources in connection with any political activity.”
In an e-mail dated June 25, Crenshaw included all of the links she’d found and demanded Larson retract the YouTube video. But she didn’t receive the compliant response hoped for.
That same day, Larson replied:
“Many thanks for taking the time to draft this note. Please understand that we on occasion send student work and projects that are artistic and creative in nature out on Glenbard News. Our understanding of the phrase Black Lives Matter was that it was a literal interpretation of the statement, not an endorsement of an organization. Know that D87 does not formally endorse non-educationally related organizations. I understand how this could be misunderstood. The attached files and videos were apparently sent out on YouTube by someone else. Please contact me should you have any future questions.”
Although Crenshaw had included members of the board of education and Glenbard school principals in her e-mail to the superintendent, they did not reply.
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In January of 2019, Parents’ Rights In Education decided to share our vision, not just with Oregon parents, but parents and citizens across the nation. The K-12 public School issues are nation-wide and with the strength of numbers across the country working in a coordinated effort, using the same strategies and messaging, we can effect change. Parents’ Rights is the issue, and when we win the big battles, all parents will benefit.
We know it works because it did in Washington state. Leaders in the town of Battle Ground, Washington had been in contact with us since September of 2018, hoping to use our name and branding earlier in the year, but we held off until a plan was in place. August, 2019 PRIE affiliated our first Chapter, SW Washington Parents’ Rights In Education.
The growth was astonishing! They had a present on FB using “Citizens for Good Schools.” They quickly added members to their new FB Group under the PRIE banner. Now, the SW Washington Chapter has over 1,500 members in their FB Group, with requests to join waiting for approval.
Jennifer Heine-Withee, a wife and mother of three children is their leader. Jennifer is passionate about these issues. She is determined, organized and knows how to delegate. She teaches group exercise classes and offers them on line. he SW Washington Committee stepped up when the pressure was on. Many hands make lighter work!
This has been an eventful year and a half for parents in Washington state, focused in stoping Comprehensive Sexuality Education from becoming mandatory by state law in K-12 classrooms.
Friday, March 13th, 3,000+ people ascended on the capitol steps urging Governor Inslee to veto ESSB 5395. Coincidentally, it was the same day the governor announced the corona virus stay-at-home order. Supportive Legislators joined the throng, talking about the thousands of letters received in opposition, compared to few in support. Protestors delivered a gift basket to Governor Inslee’s office with a selection of recommended books from the OSPI approved CSE curricula including, “It’s Not the Stork”, “It’s Perfectly Normal” and “S.E.X. The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties.” Children attending the rally sent him white flowers representing innocence. At the same time, a similar opposition rally was held in Spokane with hundreds in attendance...
The repeal of dangerous CSE will be on the ballot in November!
Referendum 90 signature drive broke a record. This is the most signatures gathered for a social issue, ever! SOS requires a minimum 130,000 valid signatures, to qualify for the November ballot.
In 7 weeks, during a pandemic and stay-at-home order, with NO paid signature gatherers, volunteers across the state gathered 266,000 signatures! That’s over 2 X’s the number of valid signatures required. I am proud to report, SW Washington Parents' Rights In Education Chapter brought in the most signatures!
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I was a school bus driver for both Hillsboro and Beaverton School Districts from 2008 until early 2016. I have many stories to tell to validate the information you share to parents.
The one that stands out the most was a 3rd grade boy on my bus run from Springville Elementary. I believe this was 2014/2015 school Year. Springville is a K-8 (kindergarten through 8th Grade) School in the Beaverton School District.
One afternoon while loading my kids, one of my boys, a 3rd grader, got on. He didn’t speak and ran to the back of the bus. He appeared to be in shock. He was the first one on the bus that day, so I had just a few minutes before the bus would be filling up with children.
I tried to ask him most patiently what was wrong. He could not speak. I considered him traumatized. I would know this as I’ve done lay counseling with ministry & in churches. Plus I’ve worked in hospitals and medical offices over the years.
I asked him what was wrong. He was so distressed. This was just the sweetest boy always smiling but today he was just beyond my being able to comfort him. He could not speak. He was flushed and his face appeared swollen like someone who is oxygen deprived, needing to be able to breath. He was so upset. I gently asked him, ‘what is wrong?’ Again no answer. I said “Honey can you talk?” He couldn’t speak at all.
I finally walked to the back of the bus to try to talk to him. He was cowering down in a seat in the very back of the bus. I was greatly concerned for him. He had always trusted me and had always been such a happy boy. He looked up at me and ran into me as I stood before him. He let out the sound that I can only describe as one of scream/sob. He still had trouble with his words. He final got out the words, “They said I wasn’t a boy!”
I thought I’d heard wrong so I asked him I believe at least 2 more times what he said. He finally began to cry. He said ‘I am telling you’. I was standing up and he just ran to me and cried. I just wanted to cradle him for he was truly broken by this experience. I finally was able to ask him, "was it bullies at school?" He shook his head no. It took a while for I was in shock at seeing this poor child so damaged. He finally got out it ‘was like...a teacher’.
After asking him more questions and waiting for him to be able to put into words what happened a few more kids were loading on the bus. Another child, a girl said this boy had been pulled aside by a lady that came to school to talk to them "about who they really are." The boy shook his head "yes" and that seemed to help him try to explain to me what happened. I cannot tell you word for word, but this is what I recall him telling me.
He was pulled aside away from the other children by this "like a teacher" woman. I am not sure if this was just his class or more school students. I didn’t get all that but he was taken from a group of children that were with the Principle and Teacher. But this woman he told me of and another woman joined her - pulled him aside and blatantly told him, “He was not a boy!” They kept him from the other children and began to work on him. (My words from the descriptions he told me).
I do not remember every detail but I remember him having great difficulty and pain trying in telling me. He said he wanted to go back with the other kids and asked to leave. This boy said, "they would not let him."
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The Chinese flu, along with the protests and riots have initiated a new dynamic into our mission and goals. We see the infiltration of more political agendas into public school curriculums. Now, with fall school plans emerging, parents are waking up.
School districts, which are bound by law to remain politically neutral, have gone as far as teaching radical theories to students, and recommending teachers and families vote Democrat and contribute financially to progressive groups including Black Lives Matter, and Democrat candidates. Not only is this offensive to many, it is illegal.
We have reason to believe the Oregon Education Association is putting pressure on school boards and administrators to implement this agenda. It is no secret the union contributes financially to Democrat political campaigns. They have vested interest in riling up teachers, students, and parents to back progressive issues and the Critical Race Theory now tops the list.
Sunday, I watched n interview with mark Levin and Ben Shapiro, two highly intelligent political intellectuals. Shapiro’s new book, out today, How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps, was the focus of the interview. Shapiro make the case politics, or elections are not enough to restore our nation. We are losing the battle for he heart and sole of America on three other fronts: Philosophy, Culture, and History. This got my attention because I know the great influence K-12 public school has in preparing young people for future leadership in business and civic life. And… the way Philosophy, Culture, and History are taught, has specific influence on future generations.
A growing number of Americans want to tear down what it’s taken us 250 years to build—and they’ll start by canceling our shared history, ideals, and culture.
Traditional areas of civic agreement are vanishing. We can’t agree on what makes America special. We can’t even agree that America is special. We’re coming to the point that we can’t even agree what the word America itself means. “Dis-integrationists” say we’re stronger together, but their assault on America’s history, philosophy, and culture will only tear us apart.
Who are the dis-integrationists? From Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States to the New York Times’ 1619 project, many modern analyses view American history through the lens of competing oppressions, a racist and corrupt experiment from the very beginning. They see American philosophy as a lie – beautiful words pasted over a thoroughly rotted system. They see America’s culture of rights as a façade that merely reinforces traditional hierarchies of power, instead of being the only culture that guarantees freedom for individuals.
Dis-integrationist attacks on the values that built our nation are insidious because they replace each foundational belief, from the rights to free speech and self-defense to the importance of marriage and faith communities, with nothing more than an increased reliance on the government.
This twisted dis-integrationist vision replaces the traditional “unionist” understanding that all Americans are united in a shared striving toward the perfection of universal ideals.
How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps shows that to be a cohesive nation we have to uphold foundational truths about ourselves, our history, and reality itself—to be unionists instead of dis-integrationists. Shapiro offers a vital warning that if we don’t recover these shared truths, our future—our union—as a great country is threatened with destruction.
Why do I bring this up? It’s just another book about American ideals. Because the teaching of Marxist ideals like Equal Outcomes for all are rampant in public
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Only nine months after the Obama policy reversal, on November 13, Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit on behalf of 6 Plaintiffs, including Parents’ Rights In Education, against DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; GOVERNOR KATE BROWN, in her official capacity as the Superintendent of Public Instruction; and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; BETSY DEVOS, in her official capacity as United States Secretary of Education as successor to JOHN B. KING, JR.; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; JEFF SESSIONS, in his official capacity as United States Attorney General, as successor to LORETTA F. LYNCH…
This lawsuit defends the rights of individual students to privacy in respective locker/bath facilities while on the school campus.
With no option for appeal, U.S. District Judge Marco Hernandez threw out the lawsuit. Case law cited by Judge Hernandez involved adults, not MINOR children.
Oregon law, ORS659A.403 says “school districts may provide for minor children, safety and privacy, by maintaining sex segregated restrooms and locker rooms by biological sex, and provide single stall facilities for anyone requesting alternative accommodation, without breaking any laws.”
The court adopts an overly narrow view of privacy that actually affords prisoners greater bodily privacy rights than public school students! The court places the interests of one student above the privacy, dignity and safety of all students; ignoring the reality that most people do not want to be in private facilities with members of the opposite sex.
The court acknowledges students’ anxiety at exposing their bodies to members of the opposite sex, and admits the alternatives made available to all other students appear “inferior and less convenient”, but imposes those accommodations unequally on the majority anyway.
Tyler Smith & Associates, Rural Business Attorneys, Canby Oregon, volunteered to take the case to the next step, with Attorney Ryan Adams arguing for our side, on July 11, 2019. As a result of Anderson’s convincing words, we were successful in gaining an opportunity for appeal to the Ninth Circuit.
On February 12, 2020 the Ninth Circuit panel issued its decision affirming the trial court in all respects.
The day we sent out a News Alert reporting on the Ninth Circuits’ decision, an email arrived from CPR-C requesting the opportunity to represent us in the event our current attorneys were not interested in taking the cast to the Supreme Court.
What PRIE considered to be a disappointment, we are confident will prove to be a golden opportunity. We are privileged to work with CPR-C, because….
"We offer representation to parents whose constitutionally protected fundamental right to direct the upbringing, care, and education of their children has been violated." CPR-C
According to CPR-C, “Seeking review from the Supreme Court is always a long shot. However, the importance of the issues raised by this case, the egregious natureof the Ninth Circuit’s decision, and the prominence of these issues throughout the country, makes this a strong candidate for the Court.”
We believe our case is National Parents' Rights issue, and CPR-C shares our conviction.
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***Budding Roses is a volunteer-run collective of educators, students, and activists who provide free social justice summer camps and year-round workshops for Portland-area youth in 4th-8th grade.
Camp Philosophy***Our goal is to provide a free, safe and encouraging space for youth to learn, express themselves, and engage critically with the issues they encounter individuals and as a group. We strive to help them cultivate the necessary tools to be active members of our communities through experiences of collective decision-making and democratic education. At camp, youth of all ages play a leadership role alongside adult counselors and make collective decisions about the activities and format of the day. Each day opening and closing assemblies provide a space for youth and counselors to democratically plan activities for the day, resolve conflicts, and build interpersonal leadership skills.
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Child Parental Rights-Campaign
1.They advocate and stand for Parental Rights. Their focus is with minor children and their parents or guardians. It is their focus as is ours.
2.CPR-C is working on PRIE’s behalf to gain an appeal hearing with the Supreme Court, regarding a lawsuit against the Dallas, OR School district. We lost in the District court, and the 9th Circuit, and are seeking justice at the federal level.
Child & Parental Rights Campaign’s Mission – To Defend Children and Parents
Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPR-C) is a non-partisan, non-profit public interest law firm whose mission is to defend the rights of children and of parents against the harms caused by gender identity ideology. At its core, it is a campaign, waged in the legal system, the legislative arena, and the local community, that seeks to protect the following basic rights of children and parents:
Parents have the right to:
- Direct the education, upbringing, and medical care of their children
- Teach their children regarding ultimate issues of sexuality and identity
- Provide truly informed consent for their children’s medical care
- Protect their children from harmful, unnecessary, unsettled, untested, unproven, or experimental treatments
- Seek out and provide effective care that will explore, and provide lasting relief to, the underlying causes of their child’s mental distress with their sex
Children have the right to:
- Be taught the truth about science and human biology
- Know their body is not their enemy and their biological sex is not a disease
- Experience natural and healthy growth and development in harmony with their body
- Be protected from the loss of healthy body parts they were born with
- Preserve their capacity to create children of their own and some day pass on their family, racial, and genetic heritage to the next generation
- Be protected from harmful, untested, unproven, or experimental treatments
- Explore and understand the true causes of their disturbed feelings about their body
- Know that feelings can, and most often do, change – but physical reality does not
- Receive effective therapies that will discover, and provide lasting relief for, the true causes of their distressed feelings and body hatred
- Avoid unnecessarily becoming life-long medical patients, unjustly enriching medical providers at the expense of their physical and mental integrity
- Compete fairly to win in the field of sports
- Have natural guardians empowered to protect them and to provide, on their behalf, truly informed consent to proven and effective medical care
- Truthful academic research and medical information untainted by ideology or confirmation bias
https://childparentrights.org/
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Public School Surveys are not new. My first introduction to them was in the early 1990’s when the junior high sent out a letter to parents telling us of an upcoming psychological test would be given to our children. They assured us it was optional… letter from school.
US Title 20 Code, Limits on survey, analysis, or evaluations clearly states…
No student shall be required, as part of any applicable program, to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning--
(1) political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student's parent;
(2) mental or psychological problems of the student or the student's family;
(3) sex behavior or attitudes;
(4) illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
(5) critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;
(6) legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
(7) religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student's parent; or
(8) income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program),
These student surveys are ILLEGAL “without the prior written consent of the parent.”
If a student happens to take this survey without prior written consent local school districts, board members, teachers, the ODE, and the OHA will be held liable.
We oppose passage of HB4132. It is ILLEGAL, violating the the fundamental right of parents to raise, and direct the education of their children.
20 U.S.C. § 1232h - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 20. Education § 1232h. Protection of pupil rights.
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Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a theory, period. Just like Transgender Ideology, it is taught in K-12 schools as fact, because it fits into the progressive left’s political playbook. While we at Parents' Rights In Education continue to address CSE and related issues, our attention has been turned to the mindset creating havoc and literal chaos in our communities.
Recently a friend sent a video to me featuring a “protest march” through neighborhoods by local Middle and high school students in Tigard, Oregon. The students were chanting NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE!
That verbiage came from CRT. “Racial justice,” in Critical Race Theory, means getting “justice” for the group, which it says is a social construction, not for the real person, who is just a member of that group.
This episode just scratches the surface. I reference an analysis by James Lindsay, an American-born author, mathematician, and political commentator. Lindsay has written six books spanning a range of subjects including religion, the philosophy of science and postmodern theory. He is the co-founder of New Discourses.
Link to Lindsey's Article: https://newdiscourses.com/2020/06/reasons-critical-race-theory-terrible-dealing-racism/
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GSA Clubs - Gender Sexuality Alliance Clubs
Championing issues in K-12 education since 1990, the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) seeks to make LGBTQ persons a protected class enumerating specific "rights" schools must secure for students and teachers.
GLSEN is the force behind the Day of Silence.
Formerly Gay Straight Alliance, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) clubs are promoted in middle and high schools.
“GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as “safe spaces” for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice.
Using school climate-surveys, they make the case that GSAs provide essential support for transgender students while enlisting other students as allies, and sponsoring school-wide LGBTQ educational activities. However, GSA support for LGBTQ students is agenda-driven, putting LGBTQ identity front and center and limiting parents' involvement. Schools generally cannot require parental permission before joining a club.
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Story from a mother: Willamette Primary, West Linn/Wilsonville SD
I have her permission to tell her story.
Good evening Suzanne. My third grade (8 years old) daughter told me about a month before COVID, that her teacher held up a number line with a boy on one side, a girl on the other, and the word “neither” in the middle. She told the kids they could choose to be a boy or a girl. I believe the number line was to show the kids they can be on a spectrum, like more boy than a neither, or closer to a neither, and so on.
My daughter told me, the teacher explained that one day they can be a boy, and the other day they can be a girl, it's ok to feel that way. She did mention to the class, she loves being a girl and loves dressing up in high heels and pretty dresses, and that is her choice. I asked my daughter how she felt after she heard her say they could choose to be a boy or a girl and she answered, "I felt like I didn't know what 1 + 1 is.” Obviously based on her lack of vocabulary that meant she was in complete shock. I think this affected me more than it did her but she really stood firm protecting her teacher.
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By keeping parents of minor children in the dark about their child’s contemplation to change his or her sex, the state is violating the confidentiality between child and parent.
In addition they are party to the minors’ access to harmful so-called treatments like chest binders, and dangerous hormone altering drugs, causing permanent sterility.
With this policy all this can take place without parent knowledge or approval.
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Everyone wants to believe this is not happening in their local public school, but chances are because it is often hidden, subtle, or your student doesn’t want you to know… you don’t know.
Gender Identity as its referred to in Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), is required teaching beginning in Kindergarten in states across the country. CSE is designed to change traditional sexual and gender norms of society, controversial behaviors are taught to minors, including details of anal and oral sex, mutual masturbation, and gender options. Even in light of known negative physical, and emotional health outcomes for sexually active children, and Age of Consent laws, minors are told they have a RIGHT to have sex early and often, that “engaging in sexual behaviors should feel pleasurable.”
During the first week of school, a Lake Oswego, Oregon mom was shocked to hear her 5 year-old son ask, “Mommy what’s gender? Teacher says I can wear a dress.” Ever since mandatory K-12 CSE was passed into Oregon law in 2009, these and other forms of controversial curriculums have systematically been introduced into school classes.
Reference Information:
Transgender Kids, What’s Wrong with That?
https://mailchi.mp/ac5470d480c3/your-opinion-matters-1430633
Transgender Educators and Psychiatrists Pushing a Lie in K-12 Classes
https://mailchi.mp/parentsrightsined/dont-miss-may-events-1498137
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If we are to understand the so called “Gender” teaching in our K-12 public schools, we have to unpack the origin, and the motivation of it’s proponents.
I have several excellent resources in my library including When Harry Became Sally, by Ryan Anderson, Get Out Now, by Mary Hasson and Theresa Farnan, and The Cracks in the Edifice of Transgender Totalitarianism, by Jane Robbins.
https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2019/07/54272/
Robbins, an attorney and writer in Georgia is a graduate of Clemson University and Harvard Law School. She highlights some key elements in what has become far more than a passing fad. It is not just a different way of thinking. People are falling for the lie. These are other people’s minor children, like Adrianne Bonsey’s daughter whose story I shared in the last episode.
Robbins says, “Transgenderism has shaken the foundations of all we know to be true. Scientific knowledge is rejected and medical practice co-opted in service of a ‘new reality’ - that gender is independent of biological sex.” #RightsParents #ParentsRightsInEducation #ParentsRightsNOW!
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Oregon, Lake Oswego Grade School: Kindergarten boy came home and said, "Mommy, what's gender? My teacher says I can wear a dress."
In 2018, after stepping into my post as Executive Director of Parents’ Rights in Education, one of the first inquiries came from an Iowa mom. She was invited to the H. S. Counselor's office, greeted by the counselor and daughter, on her 18th birthday. She handed her mother a 24 page letter announcing her decision to undergo permanent, life changing medical treatments and surgeries for sex change. This has became an ongoing issue ever since.
Parents contact us with their stories about students and local schools. These stories are critical in our work to expose the reality of this issue. Please contact us by visiting our website or FB page.
Over the next few weeks, I will cover the Cross Sexual issue, bringing you up to date.
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Like you, I have been watching the astonishing escalation of riots in large US cities.
My first question regarding ANY youth behavior is always what are students taught in K-12 public schools that might have an influence?
As an advocate for Parents’ Rights in K-12 public schools, and understanding the outside influences therein, I cannot rule out the impact of those influences on youth behavior taking place right before our eyes.
It has been affirmed the vast majority of rioters, not peaceful protesters… are between the ages of 18-25.
Science has proven the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of the brain, responsible for cognitive control and executive function, is not fully developed until age 25. In other words, these individuals are easily influenced and even manipulated by others.
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A national organization, Parents' Rights In Education, is located in OREGON, with an exploding Washington Chapter. If you ever wondered in which state Comprehensive Sexuality Education became law, first, wonder no more! Mandatory K-12 Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) was voted into law in 2009. Oregon is the most Progressive in the US. If you wonder what this will look like in your state, we can tell you.
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