Education has become a scorching hot topic. The debate over the content and quality of the material public schools are presenting to students continues to rage. In fact, it would be reasonable to expect that the subject will feature even more prominently in national politics over the upcoming election seasons.
Discussions on education have led to an increased focus on the issue of school choice, a movement that has gained even more support amid the COVID-19 pandemic. When students were forced to learn from home due to lockdowns, parents became more privy to what their children were being taught – and they were none too happy about it.
Indeed, a recent Gallup poll showed that confidence in public schools plummeted from 41% in 2020 to 32% in 2021. One of the most significant points of contention is related to the teaching of far-leftist ideas on sexuality, gender identity, and race being infused into the curriculum. Even further, many parents became incensed when they realized school districts were attempting to cut them out of the process. The issue grew even more pronounced when people realized that several school districts instituted policies allowing teachers and school staff to help children who believe they are transgender to transition to the opposite sex without their parent’s knowledge or consent…
DeAngelis stressed that “[w]e should all be vigilant in watching out for regulations, and fight against them together as any possible regulations are introduced” and “be sure to read the bills and call for amendments if onerous regulations are included.” Read more…
