Public Schools Job #1: SAFETY for ALL, Guest: Kristi Baker, parent, TTSD, OR

The Carteret County Board of Education will conduct a second reading and potentially give final approval to policy updates related to the "Parents' Bill of Rights" law, as mandated by the N.C. General Assembly. The updates, advised by the NC School Boards Association, focus on parental involvement in issues like gender identity and sexual education, with provisions for responding to student-initiated questions. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on November 8th.

For more details, you can read the full article on Carolina Coast Online.

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) appealed to the 9th Circuit Court to uphold parents' rights in upbringing decisions, particularly in a case involving Chico Unified School District's failure to inform a mother about her child's name and pronoun usage at school.

For more information, visit ADF Media

The podcast discusses a disturbing incident in the Tigard Tualatin School District where a 6-year-old was assaulted by an older student on a school bus, leading to a Traumatic Brain Injury. The school's response is criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability, including a hastily concluded investigation and failure to communicate with families. The episode highlights systemic safety issues in schools, criticizing the emphasis on diversity and inclusion over actual student safety. It advocates for equitable safety measures and stronger parental involvement in children's well-being, echoing concerns from over 100 district parents about similar incidents.

In this episode of "Parents' Rights in Education," host Suzanne interviews Kristi Baker, the mother of the child who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in the Tigard Tualatin School District incident. Kristi provides a poignant account of her family's ordeal, emphasizing the challenges they faced with the school's lack of cooperation and transparency. The segment is particularly informative for parents, as it offers guidance on how to effectively investigate a school incident when facing resistance from educational authorities. Kristi's insights shed light on the necessity for parental advocacy in ensuring accountability and obtaining justice in situations where a school may be uncooperative or misleading.