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Title: California, There We Went Source: City Journal Author: Larry Sand Date: April 7, 2022 URL: https://www.city-journal.org/california-public-schools-are-failing “The Golden State’s public schools are not doing their job, and parents are opting out. With California’s porous southern border, soaring taxes, and ongoing flow of overbearing and occasionally bizarre regulations (one law targets cow flatulence, for example), state residents could use a […]

Please Allow Video To Load   Title: WATCH: Parents React To Florida-Disney Controversy | ‘National Report’ Source:NewsMax YouTube Author: NewsMax Date: April 1, 2022 URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_QdKUJ4QI “Parents Laurie Cardoza-Moore, Bethany Mandel and Rebecca Friedrichs slam Disney for criticizing Florida’s parental rights bill and Governor Ron DeSantis – Via Newsmax’s ‘National Report.’”   To Read The Entire Article, Please Click Here.

Title: Documentary Exposes Critical Race Theory And ‘Corrupting Influence Of Teachers’ Unions’ On Education Of American Children Source: The Ohio Star Author: Susan Berry, PhD Date: March 17, 2022 URL: https://theohiostar.com/2022/03/17/documentary-exposes-critical-race-theory-and-corrupting-influence-of-teachers-unions-on-education-of-american-children/ “A new documentary exposes Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the “hidden agenda in America’s schools,” as it also emphasizes the “corrupting influence of teachers’ unions” and urges a return […]

Please Allow Video To Load   Title: Whose Children Are They? Parents Take Back Classroom Curriculum In Battle Over CRT Source: CBN News YouTube Author: CBN News Date: March 15, 2022 URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3poXvMRvqs “”Whose Children Are They?” A new documentary film details how and why Marxist ideology is being taught to American public school children. How widespread is it, and […]

Title: ‘Whose Children Are They?’ Film Coming To Theaters And Churches Source: The Daily Citizen Author: Jeff Johnston Date: March 14, 2022 URL: https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/whose-children-are-they-film-coming-to-theaters-and-churches/ “The film Whose Children Are They? Exposing the Hidden Agenda in America’s Schools is showing at theaters across the country on Monday, March 14. The documentary, which exposes the indoctrination taking place in our nation’s schools, […]

Title: Critical race theory exposed in detail in new documentary, ‘Whose Children Are They?’ Source: Fox News Author: Elizabeth Economou Date: March 12, 2022 URL: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/critical-race-theory-documentary-children “In recent times, critical race theory (CRT) has come under increasing scrutiny. If there is a silver lining in the COVID-19 crisis over the past two years, it’s that American parents have seen firsthand, […]

Title: California, There We Went Source: City Journal Author: Larry Sand Date: April 7, 2022 URL: https://www.city-journal.org/california-public-schools-are-failing “The Golden State’s public schools are not doing their job, and parents are opting out. With California’s porous southern border, soaring taxes, and ongoing flow of overbearing and occasionally bizarre regulations (one law targets cow flatulence, for example), state residents could use a […]

Title: What Will It Take To Convince Democrats That School Choice Is A Worthy Endeavor? Source: Front Page Mag Author: Larry Sand Date: January 26, 2022 URL: https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2022/01/what-will-it-take-convince-democrats-school-choice-larry-sand/ “Blue state resistance to parental choice – the battle is on. During the 2020–21 school year, approximately 608,000 students used a voucher, tax-credit scholarship, or education savings account (ESA) to educate their […]

Title: Chicago Teachers Strike Out Source: Front Page Mag Author: Larry Sand Date: January 12, 2022 URL: https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2022/01/chicago-teachers-strike-out-larry-sand/ “If teachers won’t teach, they should be fired. In December, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona urged school leaders “not to retreat from in-person learning,” and said schools should not be considering remote options. Just last week, President Biden echoed the sentiment, stating that […]

Please Allow Video To Load   Title: WATCH: Parents React To Florida-Disney Controversy | ‘National Report’ Source:NewsMax YouTube Author: NewsMax Date: April 1, 2022 URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_QdKUJ4QI “Parents Laurie Cardoza-Moore, Bethany Mandel and Rebecca Friedrichs slam Disney for criticizing Florida’s parental rights bill and Governor Ron DeSantis – Via Newsmax’s ‘National Report.’”   To Read The Entire Article, Please Click Here.

Title: Sexualization Of Children Pushed By Teachers Unions Undermines Institution Of Family: Union Insider Source: The Epoch Times Author: Ella Kietlinska &  Joshua Philipp Date: February 26, 2022 URL: https://www.theepochtimes.com/sexualization-of-children-pushed-by-teachers-unions-undermines-institution-of-family-union-insider_4297439.html “Curricula that sexualize children have been pushed by teachers unions in American schools with the goal of undermining the family structure, said Rebecca Friedrichs, a teacher and the founder of For Kids […]

Title: Children Are Being Sexualized And Harmed For Political Agendas Of Unions: Rebecca Friedrichs Source: The Epoch Times Author: Joshua Philipp Date: February 19, 2022 URL: https://www.theepochtimes.com/children-are-being-sexualized-and-harmed-for-political-agendas-of-unions-rebecca-friedrichs_4287504.html “Children are being inundated with sexual material, and are being pressured to accept a new Marxist view of history and race being taught in schools. This is part of a system being pushed […]

Photo Credit: Lenka Fortelna at Pixabay.com I just love little kids with “Bed Head.” Note the giant smiles on the faces of those two cuties in the photograph. They’re not worried about keeping up appearances or fitting into the crowd. They’re just enjoying life – to the full! I’ve been enjoying a bit of Bed Head lately too. It’s this […]

My Daddy and Me Some folks are really scared during these uncertain times. That’s understandable. When I was 12-years old, the summer before sixth grade, my daddy suffered a massive double subarachnoid brain aneurysm hemorrhage while far away on his two-week National Guard summer training. He was given three days to live, and I was told I’d never see him […]

Photo Credit: Cheryl Holt at Pixabay.com One of the secrets to great teaching is tapping into the sense of wonder in students and their natural desire to learn and understand. Ever been around a two-year-old in the “why” stage? You get the picture. Children are full of wonder. One of the best classrooms is nature. Note the precious little girl […]

Title: Randi, Get A Grip! Author: Larry Sand Date: May 17, 2022 This is the eighth in a series of open letters to Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. The first seven can be accessed here. My Dearest Randi, What is going on! It has been a year since my last missive, and I have not heard […]

Title: Vergara: Ten Years In The Rearview Author: Larry Sand Date: May 10, 2022 It has been a decade since the landmark Vergara lawsuit was filed, and its denial in the courts has led to ongoing failure in California schools. Back in 1975, I lost my 6th-grade teaching position in New York City. As a newbie, it was explained to […]

Title: Don’t Buy into SEL! Author: Larry Sand Date: May 3, 2022 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) was always a bad idea, and now that it is politicized, it’s a nightmare. As a longtime teacher, I have seen firsthand that education is a fad-filled field. Culturally responsive education, inventive spelling, new math, experiential learning, balanced literacy, etc. are educational styles that […]

Photo Credit: ractapopulous at Pixabay.com Title: The Roaring Lion And The Wizard Of Oz Date: May 17, 2022 There was a time decades ago when I patiently waited for a promise I was given from 1 Peter. It was not one of my prouder seasons, as I ashamedly succumbed to severe anxiety. I blamed my lack of faith, and yet […]

Photo Credit: ArtisticOperations at Pixabay.com Title: Do Not Be Discouraged Date: April 19, 2022 The book of Joshua has been a source of strength and power for generations. The first chapter jumps right into skillfully teaching and warning us against discouragement, and that chapter is strikingly titled, “The Lord Commands Joshua.” Joshua 1:5-9 “No one will be able to stand […]

Photo Credit: TC_Perch at Pixabay.com Title: Jesus’ Fear And Grief Date: April 12, 2022 Holy Week (also known as Passion Week) represents the deep passion with which Jesus willingly went to the cross. It was His agonizing journey to His crucifixion. Palm Sunday begins our preparation for the agony of the cross and also for the joy of his resurrection. […]

Title: Oatmeal Before School Author: Kate Bowers Date: April 26, 2022 Source: Publicly Schooled “I’ve eaten plenty of bowls of oatmeal in my time here on Earth. I didn’t always like oatmeal, though. That changed with my mom’s bright idea one morning before school. During my school years, my parents were always home in the morning. Mom would be hustling […]

Title: Students. Parents. Teachers. Author: Kate Bowers Date: March 7, 2022 Source: Publicly Schooled “Take one 5-year-old. Drop them at a building called “public school” with some strangers and pick them up later. As John Taylor Gatto, a now deceased award-winning New York City teacher once said, “Madness! This is madness!” And that was what he was saying about twenty […]

Title: What’s Happened To Public Education? Author: Kate Bowers Date: February 25, 2022 Source: Publicly Schooled “Take one 5-year-old. Drop them at a building called “public school” with some strangers and pick them up later. As John Taylor Gatto, a now deceased award-winning New York City teacher once said, “Madness! This is madness!” And that was what he was saying […]

Title: Why Do California Parents Choose A PSP When Homeschooling? Source: Talega Preparatory Academy Author: Marguerite Gaspar Date: November 5, 2021 URL: https://www.talegaprep.com/post/why-do-california-parents-choose-a-psp-when-homeschooling?utm_campaign=95e7c13b-2242-40c0-b564-78802d0e8e7c&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=b39e0cdd-6616-4745-94c8-22010231aafd “The Importance of Maintaining your Family’s Privacy Cannot be Understated With mandated vaccination deadlines approaching, many California families are turning to independent homeschooling for the first time. According to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, California law allows […]

Title: California School Vax Mandates: Parents And Teachers Plan Walkout For Monday, 10/18 Source: Talega Preparatory Academy Author: Marguerite Gaspar Date: October 15, 2021 URL: https://www.talegaprep.com/post/california-school-vax-mandates-parents-and-teachers-plan-walkout-for-monday-10-18 “To attend on-campus classes, full Covid-19 vaccination will soon be required of all California students, ages 5 and up, per Governor Newsom’s October 1st announcement. Drug manufacturers are now running tests and petitioning the […]

Title: Los Angeles Unified School District To Mandate Covid Vax For All Students Age 12+ Source: Talega Preparatory Academy Author: Marguerite Gaspar Date: September 9, 2021 URL: https://www.talegaprep.com/post/los-angeles-unified-school-district-to-mandate-covid-vax-for-all-students-age-12 “The only sure way to protect your children from vaccine mandates is to withdraw them from public school and choose to homeschool. LAUSD, the second-largest school district in the nation with over […]

Title: How The Union Stopped Innovation At My School Source: California Globe Author: Jessica Chapman Date: June, 2020 URL: https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/how-the-union-stopped-innovation-at-my-school/ “Charter School with 100% grad rate, targeted by teachers union. The sign says, “Gates of Wisdom” as you enter Gompers Preparatory Academy. This reminds us, when we enter, things are different, excellence expected. We straighten our posture, smile with pride. […]

Title: As A Teacher, Why I Fight For Freedom From Union ‘Representation’ Source: California Globe Author: Jessica Chapman Date: May 29, 2020 URL: https://californiaglobe.com/section-2/as-a-teacher-why-i-fight-for-freedom-from-union-representation/ “Charter School with 100% grad rate, targeted by teachers union ‘In January 2019 unionization was forced upon us – we were never even given the respect of a vote.’ On the way to an interview in […]

Title: A Pandemic Is The Perfect Opportunity To Restore Education Source: Washington Examiner Author: Rebecca Friedrichs Date: May 4, 2020 URL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/a-pandemic-is-the-perfect-opportunity-to-restore-education “The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing what many have known for decades: Our education system is broken. But the situation also presents us with a silver lining: the opportunity to uncover the damaging influences and restore education. While millions […]

Benji Backer is the kind of student teachers dream about, or should; a young man who takes seriously what he learns in the classroom and is just as serious at applying it to his life outside of school. Unfortunately, because he has, he’s learned some hard lessons about how people’s fears can be manipulated and that unions are masters of […]

Ruth Finnegan was a young teacher grading papers in her classroom in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when five men in black suits burst in and demanded she join the union. Terrified, she gathered herself to ask what the union could offer her. “Protection,” they said. To Ruth it sounded like a line from a gangster film. “Protection from being sued.” Ruth told […]

Aaron Benner is an outstanding Minnesota teacher who knows firsthand what happens when students, and teachers, feel unsafe in the classroom. “Safety is critical,” he says. “Learning suddenly is on the back burner, everything goes out the window once the classroom has been compromised. Instead of looking at the teacher, you’re looking over your shoulder. You’re not focused on learning, […]