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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 posed by teacher unions, which Suhr believes have an outsized influence on public institutions, often surpassing legal boundaries. He explains that while teacher strikes are illegal in many states, unions sometimes disregard procedural safeguards, which can lead to broader, unauthorized demands during strikes. Such actions, according to Suhr, not only disrupt educational processes but also undermine lawful governance by enabling unions to overstep their roles.

Suhr's firm actively represents parents in lawsuits across the country, seeking to enforce legal standards and ensure that educational disruptions do not harm students and parents. He articulates a vision where parents and elected school boards, rather than union bosses, make decisions about educational policies and school management.

The episode delves into the specifics of a case in Portland, where teacher strikes challenged legal and procedural norms, discussing the broad implications of such strikes on the educational system and parental rights. Suhr advocates for a legal strategy ("law-fare") to correct systemic abuses of power by teacher unions, aiming to restore authority to parents and legal guardians in the educational domain.

Overall, the podcast underscores the significance of legal advocacy in defending parents' rights and the necessity of holding unions accountable for their actions within public education systems. Suhr and Gallagher encourage listeners to engage with and support efforts to ensure that educational environments respect legal and constitutional parameters.

Daniel’s website:  stopteacherstrikes.com

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