OPINION
Parents Fight Back: The Battle for School Control
USATue Mar 18 2025
Over recent weeks, many politicians and media personalities have been vocal about changes at the Department of Education. They seem more worried about the impact on government employees and their benefits than the students these changes are supposed to help. This focus raises questions about their priorities.
Schools in America are facing serious issues. Students are struggling academically and emotionally. Violence in schools is on the rise. Instead of fostering independent thinking, schools often push political agendas. Teachers' unions have brought radical ideas into classrooms. They have also burdened educators with diversity policies and kept parents in the dark about important aspects of their children's lives. Schools now offer services like on-campus clinics and gender counseling without parental knowledge or consent.
For the past few years, parents have been sidelined in their children's education. The previous administration often targeted parents who spoke up at school meetings. They favored unions that put their own interests above those of the students.
This neglect has sparked a movement. Parents are now more engaged than ever. They are fighting to have a say in their children's education and well-being. They want to ensure their kids are safe, both physically and mentally.
The current administration has pledged to support parents. It aims to restore the original purpose of Title IX and cut funding for schools pushing harmful ideologies. The first few months have seen significant changes. The focus is now on the rights of parents to know what their children are learning and to choose the best educational environment for them.
The Department of Education has been around since 1979. Over the years, the quality of education has declined while costs have soared. Those in charge often prioritized their own interests over those of the students. Removing these individuals from their positions is a step in the right direction. It's a win for taxpayers and students alike.
Parents with young children played a big role in the recent election. The current administration is working to meet their needs. The goal is to equip students with the tools they need to thrive. This shift is long overdue and crucial for the future of education in America.
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Imagine if the Department of Education held a 'Gender Ideology Awareness Week' where teachers had to dress up as different pronouns—how would that go?
Is the current administration's focus on parents' rights a cover for a more sinister plan to privatize education?
What if schools started teaching 'How to Wail and Gnash Teeth' as an elective to prepare students for future political careers?
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