K-12 Schools Are No Longer Educational Institutions! Guest: Greg Burnett

This episode of the "Parents' Rights in Education" podcast with host Suzanne Gallagher covers three main news topics:

• Lawsuit Against California Attorney General: Parent activists in California plan to sue Attorney General Rob Bonta over a ballot initiative's title. This initiative, known as the "Restricts Rights of Transgender Youth Initiative," would require schools to inform parents of a child's gender identity requests and proposes banning gender transition treatments for minors. Gallagher criticizes the initiative's title, arguing it misrepresents its intent to protect parental rights and minors.  Email the Attorney General.
• Parents’ Rights Law and Child Abuse Prevention Program in North Carolina: In North Carolina, two school districts suspended the "Safe Touch" program, aimed at aiding children in identifying and reporting sexual abuse, due to concerns about conflicting with a new law. Following a review, the program was found to be lawful. There are worries about certain sexuality curriculums encouraging improper behavior in minors and conflicting with anti-forced sex messages.  Link to video.
• Response to 'Parent Rights' Permission Requests in North Carolina: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, adhering to the Parents’ Bill of Rights, now mandates parental consent for student participation in health services, surveys, and sex education, shifting from opt-out to opt-in. This change resulted in fewer consent forms being submitted. Concerns are raised about budget impacts and a possible conflict of interest with Panorama, the survey provider, linked to the son-in-law of Attorney General Merrick Garland.  Link to 12-page bill.  Link to NY Post Article.

Throughout the episode, Gallagher emphasizes the importance of parental oversight in educational content and criticizes programs she views as promoting harmful ideologies to children. She encourages listeners to be vigilant and proactive in reviewing school curriculums and policies affecting their children.

Suzanne Gallagher and Greg Burnett focus on the shift in public education from traditional academics to a social justice agenda. It underscores the need for parental engagement in education and advocates for schools to align with community values without ideological bias. The episode addresses conflicts between government-run schools and family values, encouraging parents to be involved in school board decisions and educational content to ensure alignment with their expectations.