The Michigan Democratic Party has taken down a Facebook post claiming that the purpose of public education is not to teach children what their parents see fit for them, but what “society needs them to know.” “Not sure where this ‘parents-should-control-what-is-taught-in-schools-because-they-are-our-kids’ is originating, but parents do have the option to choose to send their kids…
Michigan Democratic Party Deletes Post Saying Parents Aren’t ‘Clients of Public Schools’
January 17, 2022
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Beyond K-12: Experts Explain How Woke Culture is Also Destroying Academia, Corporations, and the Military
January 17, 2022
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On Jan. 2, The Epoch Times reported how lower expectations and the shift in focus from academic excellence in K-12 education toward the implementation of social constructs like critical race theory equals fewer literate graduates. Beyond K-12, four experts explain how woke culture is also destroying academia, corporations, and the military. ‘Our Universities’ and ‘the…
Virginia’s Loudoun County Pulls Sexually Explicit Book From School Libraries
Facing pressure from concerned parents, Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia said it will remove copies of a graphic novel containing explicit sexual scenes. The book in question, “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” was created by California cartoonist Maia Kobabe. It sparked controversy in Virginia and several other states after parents complained about the book’s graphic…
Two Counties Signal Defiance of New Virginia Governor’s Ban on School Mask Mandates
Two counties indicated they plan to defy the school mask mandate ban announced by new Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on his first day in office. Youngkin’s executive order requires schools to let parents decide whether their children should wear masks and for how long. Youngkin, a Republican, said mask requirements have proven “ineffective and impractical” and…
2 Counties Signal Defiance of New Virginia Governor’s Ban on School Mask Mandates
Two counties indicated they plan to defy the school mask mandate ban announced by new Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on his first day in office. Youngkin’s executive order requires schools to let parents decide whether their children should wear masks and for how long. Youngkin, a Republican, said mask requirements have proven “ineffective and impractical” and…
University of Michigan Fires President After Learning of Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship With Employee’
The University of Michigan on Saturday announced it has fired its president, Mark Schlissel, after learning via an anonymous complaint last month that he “may have been involved in an inappropriate relationship with a University employee.” “It is with great disappointment that we announce that the University of Michigan Board of Regents has removed Dr….
California Settles Parents’ Lawsuit, Drops Aztec Prayers From Public School Curriculum
January 16, 2022
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California education authorities have agreed to drop a policy encouraging public school students to pray to Aztec gods after angry parents filed a lawsuit months ago. Among Aztec religious practices were the cutting out of human hearts and the flaying of victims and wearing of their skin. Paul Jonna, partner at LiMandri & Jonna LLP and…
Parents Sued California After it Required Aztec Prayer in Public Schools: State Now Agrees to Settlement
January 16, 2022
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California education authorities have agreed to drop a policy encouraging public school students to pray to Aztec gods after angry parents filed a lawsuit months ago. Among Aztec religious practices were the cutting out of human hearts and the flaying of victims and wearing of their skin. Paul Jonna, partner at LiMandri & Jonna LLP and…
Virginia Governor Bans Critical Race Theory, Names Anti-CRT Advocates to Key Education Posts
January 16, 2022
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On his first in office, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fulfilled his campaign promise by prohibiting public schools in the state from teaching critical race theory, which he described as an “inherently divisive” concept. Youngkin, who was sworn in as governor Saturday in Richmond, signed nine executive orders and two executive directives to address some of…
Virginia’s New AG Launches Probes Into Parole Board and Loudoun County Public Schools
January 16, 2022
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Within hours of being sworn in as Virginia’s new attorney general, Jason Miyares has announced investigations into the Virginia Parole Board and Loudoun County Public Schools, citing public demand for transparency and accountability in the wake of what he described as scandals and their “horrific aftermath.” Miyares, who was sworn in on Jan. 15, said…
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