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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In an engaging interview, Suzanne Gallgaher talks with Norma Rivera, a proactive grandmother from Damascus, Oregon, who is deeply involved in educational advocacy. Norma shares her firsthand experiences and concerns about the public school system, highlighting an incident involving her son. He was injured during a baseball practice, and despite the seriousness of his injury, the school's principal was unaware and even planned to suspend him for...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In this pivotal episode, as the U.S. heads into a presidential election year, the conversation around parental rights takes center stage. We delve into the controversial stance of libertarian candidate Chase Oliver, who advocates for parental consent in administering gender-affirming treatments to minors. Meanwhile, we contrast the American debate with developments in Europe where countries like Sweden, Norway, and France have begun to classify...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!On today's episode, we delve into Washington State's contentious 'Parents' Bill of Rights,' facing legal hurdles for potentially leading to school discrimination. The new law, set to empower parents over their children's curriculum and health records, is challenged by a coalition including the ACLU, claiming it's unconstitutional and vague. The case, heading to court, could reshape parental involvement in education.Tennessee Governor Bill Lee s...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!Join Suzanne Gallagher on The Parents' Right in Education Podcast as she interviews Morgan Collier, a passionate advocate for parental rights from Talco, Texas. Morgan shares her journey in political advocacy alongside her husband and discusses her involvement with Parents' Rights in Education. They delve into the challenges faced by parents in rural areas, the importance of grassroots movements, and the critical role of community involvement i...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!The non-profit organization Pornography Is Not Education reveals concerns about explicit content in school and public libraries targeting minors. Commercial providers like EBSCO, Cengage, and Gale are criticized for embedding harmful advertising and explicit links within educational resources, bypassing internet filters. This issue has triggered legislative responses in states like Mississippi and Utah, though many struggle with enforcement and...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!The New Hampshire Senate has passed HB1205, which restricts transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in public schools from grades 5 to 12. The bill, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, also prohibits athletic associations like the NHIAA from addressing complaints about gender segregation enforcement in sports. Additionally, it allows students harmed by non-compliance to sue schools. Governor Sununu has expressed agr...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!Welcome to the Parents' Rights in Education Podcast with your host, Suzanne Gallagher. Today, we have an inspiring guest, Lisa Chaffee, the Ohio affiliate for Parents' Rights in Education (PRE). Lisa, a dedicated mother and advocate, shares her journey from a concerned parent to a formidable activist in Ohio's education landscape.In this episode, Lisa discusses her involvement with significant legislative efforts, including House Bill 8, which ...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!Campus protests and May graduations have highlighted concerns over public school curricula at Parents' Rights In Education. The scrutiny includes perceptions of male/female roles and the overselling of women being able to do everything, while boys can be girls.Two articles inspired this commentary. The first is a commencement address by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College, which emphasized traditional roles for women and the importance of mo...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!The Grants Pass School Board is updating its policy on parental rights to align with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The revised policy, which was discussed in a second reading and vote, ensures parents can request educational materials, excuse students from specific activities, and access syllabi and reading lists. Additionally, the board will host annual "listening sessions" to foster communication with parents.Call to Action: ...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher, interviews Kate Anderson, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and Director of the Center for Parental Rights. They discuss President Biden's recent rewrite of Title IX, which redefines sex discrimination in schools, potentially impacting federal funding for educational programs. Kate Anderson explains that this redefinition undermines equal protections for women, originally intended by Title ...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In this episode of The Parents' Rights in Education Podcast, we tackle the whirlwind of end-of-school-year activities and the transition into summer. With so much happening, it's easy to feel like you're running in circles. Our focus is on getting out into the community and laying the groundwork for action in the fall. Summer is prime time for community events such as civic parades, festivals, and political activities, offering a great opportun...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order directing state institutions to ignore the Biden administration's new Title IX rules, which expand sex discrimination definitions to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Sanders criticized these rules as "plainly ridiculous" and harmful to women's sports and private spaces. She emphasized upholding state law and threatened legal action against federal financial penalt...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!On the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher speaks with Allen Sarvinas about his efforts in promoting parental rights through technology and grassroots initiatives. Allen shares his journey into advocacy, which began with observing policy changes in education that affected parental rights. He explains how these experiences led him to affiliate with organizations that emphasize parental involvement and rights. The discus...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In this crucial episode of the Parents' Right in Education podcast, we dive deep into the escalating trend of student protests across college campuses and their potential to infiltrate K-12 education. The recent violent protests at institutions like Columbia, City College, and UCLA, driven by issues such as the conflict in Gaza, underscore a shift toward increasing activism within our schools.We'll discuss how organizations like Advocates for Y...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency to disregard new Biden administration Title IX rules that extend sex discrimination protections to include LGBTQ+ students. The revised rules, effective August, redefine discrimination to cover gender identity, among other updates. Abbott criticizes this as a move that protects male athletes identifying as female over biological females, arguing it misinterprets the original intent of T...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In this episode of the "Parents' Right in Education" podcast, host Suzanne Gallagher welcomes guest Daniel Suhr to discuss the legal battles surrounding teacher strikes and union influence in public education. Suhr, an advocate for constitutional rights in education, shares insights into his legal career, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the constitutional framework within K-12 public schools.The conversation highlights the challenges...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!In late 2023, the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) led a strike that lasted nearly a month, resulting in significant disruption to educational routines and extracurricular activities in Oregon. This strike, considered illegal under Oregon law, led to a lawsuit aimed at seeking compensation for affected families. Oregon law stipulates that public employees can only strike over mandatory subjects of bargaining. However, PAT's demands exceed...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!America First Legal (AFL) has disclosed documents from a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), revealing efforts by Assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levine to transform healthcare data collection concerning sex and gender identity. The documents detail a taxpayer-funded presentation advocating for nonbinary sex classification, part of a broader strategy by the Biden Administration to redefine statistical an...
Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here!Welcome back to the "Parents Rights in Education" podcast, where we unite parents and allies in the mission to protect children's educational rights. Today, we delve into a pivotal conversation with Austin Daniel, a House District 46 candidate from Oregon. Austin, a former far-leftist turned moderate, shares his transformation and insights on identity politics. As a gay person of color, his experiences in Portland's progressive milieu shaped hi...