Seems like education has gotten more and more political. Today we ask that you share the information and links in this article with every voter you can in the State of Washington. Deadline for signatures: July 15th. It's imperative that this initiative moves forward and time is of the essence. First, here's a link to the website: https://www.reject5599.com/ So what is 5599? The article in this link does a good job outlining what's happening: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-residents-submit-referendum-to-reject-5599/ In essence, under certain circumstances, the State has the ability to allow "gender affirming" surgery and treatments without notification or … [Read more...]
Vancouver school district – Sued a parent for protesting?
Does the Vancouver school district have so much time and money that they can sue a parent and "john does" for protesting? ClarkCountyToday.com recently ran an article: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-vancouver-school-district-ignored-or-broke-numerous-rules-to-enforce-the-governors-emergency-mask-rule/ Today we highlight some of the comments in that article but please go to CCT and read the full story. First, here's the legal document that was filed: EFILED motion and memo Second, here are some top level comments from the Opinion piece submitted to CCT: On the day following the 2021 Labor Day holiday, Vancouver Public School District [VPS] filed a … [Read more...]
What happens if parents and taxpayers complain about testing and curriculum? They may get sued by the companies selling the products.
There is a growing awareness, by parents, of curriculum choices that school boards and districts have made and are making regarding curriculum, that may not be best for students. Some of that may focus on Common Core but increasingly it is focused on "comprehensive sex education". What if parents or taxpayers make a lot of noise and object and in so doing make the curriculum companies mad? Here is an example of a parent who took on a curriculum provider regarding of all things...math. Yes, a parent made comments and shared their opinion about math curriculum that has led to a lawsuit. Here are the specifics (we found this at Education View). Raleigh, N.C. — The company behind a … [Read more...]
You can Opt-Out of Common Core Testing and Win in court!
Weston mom refused to have twins take common core test, wins in court ABC New10 in Florida - Bob Norman reporting WESTON, Fla. - A Weston mother who refused to have her twins take the Common Core tests required to move up a grade celebrated after she took on the system - and won. Brandy Paternoster has been fighting the school board and the state for months and took her case to court. "We are proof that change can happen," Paternoster said. Paternoster's twins, Jadyn and Dylan, were allowed to go the fourth grade at Manatee Bay Elementary after the school unlawfully retained them in the third grade when Paternoster opted them out of taking the controversial Florida … [Read more...]