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Parents Defending Education's website (click on the name for a link.)
Parents Defending Education has a bulletin board where concerns about CRT, Racism, Gender, Indoctrination, in our schools can be posted from all over the nation. Below are brief descriptions of the 23 posts from Vermont. They also note that there are parent groups in Vermont that have teamed to better educate each other and their communities about the issues and team as watchdogs. PDE reviews information as it is received, investigating each incident and evaluating and verifying facts before it is published.
Vermont has these posts - click on white bold lettering for links to more of the story.
These are Dec. 23 and Jan. 24 postings
On Dec. 14, 2023 Woodbury Elementary “Anti-Racist Storybook” program that promotes transgender issues to students in kindergarten through second grade. It includes the book - When Aidan Became a Brother. The school district additionally has “Equity Resources” for classrooms.
A resource for pre-kindergarten through second grade classrooms is a video titled “Woke Read Aloud” from a YouTube channel called “Woke Kindergarten.” The description of this YouTube channel states: “Liberation is the goal. Abolition is the journey. All Power to the Little People!”
Resources for students in the third grade through fifth grade is a lesson from the organization GLSEN called “Identity Flowers” and a lesson from the organization Learning for Justice called “Art and Social Justice: What is a Portrait?” Another resource is a video titled “Why Gender Pronouns Matter.”
Jan. 24 - Orange Southwest School District – Randolph Union Middle High School
The course description states that students will “study the history of social injustice in our country, including the creation of race, the function of class division, and the history of exclusion based on gender and sexuality.” It also aims for students to learn “organizing around social issues and advocating for change through education and civil resistance.” To put this student advocacy into practice, the course requires students to “establish and maintain a Racial Justice Student Alliance” at Randolph Union High School.
Some resources -a podcast, called “Sounds Like Hate,” details another Vermont high school’s debate over flying the Black Lives Matter flag on campus. Examples of “civil resistance” documentaries like “Takeover” depicts the Young Lords’ Party’s (an offshoot of the Black Panther Party for Puerto Rican-Americans) forceful occupation of Lincoln Hospital in New York City in 1970
Jan. 24 - EWSD School District Detransition Day was shut down efforts to educate students about people who have regretted undergoing gender trasition procedures. The school claims to affirm transitioning either way - to transgender or detransition and recognizes them during Pride Month. They do not want to focus attention on transitioning being damaging.
Jan. 24 Washington Central Unified Union School District runs high school class focused on student activism An elective course at U32 High School for 9th through 12th grade students.
Lesson plans for the first week of the 2022- visiting “student action sites,” which include “non-gendered bathrooms,” “condoms & dental dams,” “Progress Pride flag,” and “BLM flag.”
The first week of classes also asks students to create an “identity collage” based on a “social identity profile.” sexual, gender, and class identifiers such as “pan-attractional,” “post-gender,” and “ruling class.”
Watch a Ted Talk entitled “We the People,” which claims that the US was founded on “a systemically racist principle that Indigenous people are not fully human.” The video goes on to claim that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are “systemically white supremacist and sexist document[s].”
Essex Westford – as ground zero for piloting much of the woke agendas in Vermont schools – Essex has many posts about events in their schools. It should be noted that the President of the School Board, Kim Gleason, became the President of the Vermont School Board in 2019.
EWSD - In the Wake of war in Israel, the school board chair decrees the Black Lives Matter flag will continue to fly.
EWSD equity policy attributes the evolution and economic infrastructure of the United States to genocide and slavery.
Essex High School requires race-based reading groups for faculty/staff; all sessions are racially segregated
Teacher resource from Zinn Education Project, which advocates for schools to “abolish Columbus Day” and supports reparations
To implement LGBTQ issues into lessons taught to students as young as pre-kindergarten
Learning for Justice; one resource teaches that the “n-word” can mean “friend”
Middle School uses book based on transgender issues to teach eighth grade students about the Constitution
EWSD says ‘Detransition Awareness Day’ violates equity policy
NEW YORK POST: Vermont school removes ‘male,’ ‘female’ terms from reproductive system lessons – produces sperm or produces ovum instead.
These school district boards received invitations to racial affinity groups from Vermont School Board Association
Colchester School District
Essex Westford School District
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District
South Burlington School District’s
South Burlington School District mandates teachers to keep transgender status of students secret from parents; mandates staff and teachers to use preferred pronouns of students
South Burlington School District has statement condemning so-called “White Supremacy Culture”; plans on “de-centering whiteness” and “creating educational spaces of racial and cultural liberation”
Rick Marcotte Central School introduces transgender and racial equity books into curriculum for fifth grade students; principal appears to explain that Valentine’s Day is not inclusive
South Burlington Elementary school curriculum aims to inspire students to become “active anti-racists” with resources from ‘Reading is Resistance’ and ‘Woke Kindergarten’. District staff required to participate in “white privilege” activity.
Burlington School District supports allowing young children to choose their gender identity and pronouns; promotes segregated “affinity spaces” for students and staff
Champlain Valley School District adopts policy to keep gender identity of students hidden from parents.
These Vermont Parent Groups are concerned.
Essex Junction- SPEAKVT is a concerned parent and citizen’s group in the Essex Wesford School District in Essex Junction, Vermont. The organization’s mission states: “To move the children of…
Milton - Vermont Parents Against Critical Theory
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short 2-3 min posts, 10-15 min or longer. This post from Vergennes is longer. Find time stamps below to locate what most interests you.
Listen to this Vermont mother of a third and first grader’s story from Vergennes.
The notations below are time stamps so you can listen to portions of the video that most interest you.
The Schools Think they can Raise your Children Better than YOU
6 min. They are bringing in an outside group - Woman’s Safe –to teach these classes
11 min. Mama Bear instincts would kick in. Other parents were picking up children and leaving the health classes when Women’s Safe came.
17 min. When Aiden Become a Brother was read to the children Realize I am not opposed to the LGBTQ_ They are people and to be respected. My issue is the school’s lack of transparency.
22 min. Chloe Call was a 15 year old who was coerced by providers to have a mastectomy, She is now 18 wants to detransition.
28min. The schools are undermining the relationship between parents and children
32 min. Some transgenders will say - the sex change operation did not help – I’m still uncomfortable in my body.
35 min. How did your conversations about actionable legal steps resolve? At the end of our 45 min. meeting I asked, what about health classes and the principal told me on behalf of the district superintendent that you need to find alternative school setting if you don’t want to have your child in health class
41 min. She was not allowed to visit. I presented legal opt out form from Parents Rights in Education; it takes 3-5 min. to register and they have training. They weren’t about to sign anything.
51 min. During Pride week activities some of the students were shamed into participating. The teachers were bullying students
56 min. Parents should be encouraged to stand up and show their children that they are being cared for. We shouldn’t be afraid we need to rise together. Get training to go to school boards. Stand up. You can’t afford to be too busy…
59 min. Homeschooling, Christian schools – why are they there, to protect your children? You can still stand for the children left in the public schools. This will be another Roe v Wade issue.
1:04 min. Imagine this movement came out of Vermont – We love everyone, accept everyone – we don’t hurt people to accomplish that. That loving acceptance can be done without hurting others –love & grace. I’m angry, but I know we can bring balance to the equation, so I smile. :) :) :)
11 min. Mama Bear instincts would kick in. Other parents were picking up children and leaving the health classes when Women’s Safe came.
17 min. When Aiden Become a Brother was read to the children Realize I am not opposed to the LGBTQ_ They are people and to be respected. My issue is the school’s lack of transparency.
22 min. Chloe Call was a 15 year old who was coerced by providers to have a mastectomy, She is now 18 wants to detransition.
28min. The schools are undermining the relationship between parents and children
32 min. Some transgenders will say - the sex change operation did not help – I’m still uncomfortable in my body.
35 min. How did your conversations about actionable legal steps resolve? At the end of our 45 min. meeting I asked, what about health classes and the principal told me on behalf of the district superintendent that you need to find alternative school setting if you don’t want to have your child in health class
41 min. She was not allowed to visit. I presented legal opt out form from Parents Rights in Education; it takes 3-5 min. to register and they have training. They weren’t about to sign anything.
51 min. During Pride week activities some of the students were shamed into participating. The teachers were bullying students
56 min. Parents should be encouraged to stand up and show their children that they are being cared for. We shouldn’t be afraid we need to rise together. Get training to go to school boards. Stand up. You can’t afford to be too busy…
59 min. Homeschooling, Christian schools – why are they there, to protect your children? You can still stand for the children left in the public schools. This will be another Roe v Wade issue.
1:04 min. Imagine this movement came out of Vermont – We love everyone, accept everyone – we don’t hurt people to accomplish that. That loving acceptance can be done without hurting others –love & grace. I’m angry, but I know we can bring balance to the equation, so I smile. :) :) :)
Our children are on the battle field.
Stories from Vermont News Sources in Dec. 23
Here are some scenarios being brought up all around the state where Vermont school children are the focus of lawsuits against the school administrations.
Most of these were gleaned from this lengthy VT Digger article. Vtdigger.org/2023/12/18/in-vermont-schools-conservative-legal-groups-have-become-a-potent-force/.
Alliance Defending Freedom is teaming with Mid Vermont Christian School in Quichee teamed regarding the response from the Vermont Principal's Association that banned MVCS from all VPA activities, including athletics, spelling bees and science fairs.
In 2020, a South Hero family, the Hesters, joined the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese in a lawsuit against the state of Vermont.
In early June, Alliance Defending freedom won their case on behalf of the Allen family when the Randolph school administration made life challenging for all the girls volleyball team when a trans student google eyed them as they changed. When the Allen's daughter complained, it was she who was suspended and harassed by the school district.
In Shelburne Parents Defending Education became involved as plans to have opt-in affinity groups for black students in 3-8 grade set off months of heated debate at school board meetings. The district also received feedback from Liberty Counsel.
In a November 18, letter to the Mill River board, Liberty Counsel attorney Richard Mast raised the possibility of litigation over the district’s flag policy, where the BLM flag still flies.
Mast was also involved with Vergennes Union High School featuring Walt Heyer, an activist who spent eight years as a trans woman before detransitioning and now advocates against gender-affirming care.
In July, the Alliance Defending Freedom sued the Windsor Central Supervisory Union on behalf of David Bloch, a “practicing Roman Catholic” snowboarding coach who alleged that he was fired after expressing that “males and females have different DNA” and that “biological differences generally give males competitive advantages in athletic events,” according to the lawsuit. That case is ongoing.
Windham School Board Closes Elementary School Over Parents' Lawsuit Over Poor Education This article was in Vermont Daily Chronicle on Dec. 15.
Since the beginning of this school year the students were being treated like they were in daycare. There was little if any attempts to engage with textbooks.
Essex School Board discussed their students 17% math performance scores with goals of reaching 50% in their Dec. 6, 2022, board meeting, though the sound has been removed from that portion of the video recording.
Eshelman: Half of Bellows Falls freshman class is reading at first grade level This article was in Vermont Daily Chronicle on Dec. 8.
Stories from Vermont News Sources in Dec. 23
Here are some scenarios being brought up all around the state where Vermont school children are the focus of lawsuits against the school administrations.
Most of these were gleaned from this lengthy VT Digger article. Vtdigger.org/2023/12/18/in-vermont-schools-conservative-legal-groups-have-become-a-potent-force/.
Alliance Defending Freedom is teaming with Mid Vermont Christian School in Quichee teamed regarding the response from the Vermont Principal's Association that banned MVCS from all VPA activities, including athletics, spelling bees and science fairs.
In 2020, a South Hero family, the Hesters, joined the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese in a lawsuit against the state of Vermont.
In early June, Alliance Defending freedom won their case on behalf of the Allen family when the Randolph school administration made life challenging for all the girls volleyball team when a trans student google eyed them as they changed. When the Allen's daughter complained, it was she who was suspended and harassed by the school district.
In Shelburne Parents Defending Education became involved as plans to have opt-in affinity groups for black students in 3-8 grade set off months of heated debate at school board meetings. The district also received feedback from Liberty Counsel.
In a November 18, letter to the Mill River board, Liberty Counsel attorney Richard Mast raised the possibility of litigation over the district’s flag policy, where the BLM flag still flies.
Mast was also involved with Vergennes Union High School featuring Walt Heyer, an activist who spent eight years as a trans woman before detransitioning and now advocates against gender-affirming care.
In July, the Alliance Defending Freedom sued the Windsor Central Supervisory Union on behalf of David Bloch, a “practicing Roman Catholic” snowboarding coach who alleged that he was fired after expressing that “males and females have different DNA” and that “biological differences generally give males competitive advantages in athletic events,” according to the lawsuit. That case is ongoing.
Windham School Board Closes Elementary School Over Parents' Lawsuit Over Poor Education This article was in Vermont Daily Chronicle on Dec. 15.
Since the beginning of this school year the students were being treated like they were in daycare. There was little if any attempts to engage with textbooks.
Essex School Board discussed their students 17% math performance scores with goals of reaching 50% in their Dec. 6, 2022, board meeting, though the sound has been removed from that portion of the video recording.
Eshelman: Half of Bellows Falls freshman class is reading at first grade level This article was in Vermont Daily Chronicle on Dec. 8.
MOMs for Liberty
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Renown expert on the Marxist/Socialism/Woke agenda - Dr. Lindsay - addresses Education not Indoctrination
Mom's for Liberty - How Do We Protect our Given Rights? KrisAnne Hall - Constitutional Lawyer - addresses Moms for Liberty Summit |
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The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) has engaged with almost 200 Vermonters. It is developing a curriculum that will expose students to the histories, experiences, struggles, accomplishments, and contributions of Americans of diverse backgrounds. The FAIRstory Curriculum is a fact-based approach to teaching students about racism; it’s honest about the failures and shortcomings of our American past and present while recognizing how the struggles and accomplishments of Americans continue to move us closer to our ideals. Students learn to counter racism and intolerance with humanity and compassion.
The FAIRstory Curriculum can support either the creation of new stand-alone ethnic studies courses or as material to orient an existing history or civics course towards ethnic studies. Extension activities and culminating projects are also available for many lesson plans, allowing for deeper and more focused learning.
FAIR developed its curriculum to empower students to confront racism and bigotry, which depend on a dehumanizing emphasis on racial difference. In contrast to a triumphal history that celebrates America or a cynical curriculum that denies progress, FAIR presents an honest account of the past and present, teaching students to think for themselves by engaging deeply with original sources, multiple perspectives, and opposing viewpoints on important events. Click here for the series of 12 videos.
The FAIRstory Curriculum can support either the creation of new stand-alone ethnic studies courses or as material to orient an existing history or civics course towards ethnic studies. Extension activities and culminating projects are also available for many lesson plans, allowing for deeper and more focused learning.
FAIR developed its curriculum to empower students to confront racism and bigotry, which depend on a dehumanizing emphasis on racial difference. In contrast to a triumphal history that celebrates America or a cynical curriculum that denies progress, FAIR presents an honest account of the past and present, teaching students to think for themselves by engaging deeply with original sources, multiple perspectives, and opposing viewpoints on important events. Click here for the series of 12 videos.
PARENTS' RIGHTS PETITION
for your School District / Supervisory Union
WHEREAS the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of their children*;
WE THEREFORE PETITION the ________________________________ to adopt the following Guiding Principles on the Respect of Parental Rights, to be applied to all policies and procedures of the district and its schools beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
School officials must inform parents within 24 hours of any incident involving their child at school.
Teachers, students, or anyone else within the school must not treat students differently because of race, ethnicity, sex, personal values, or religious beliefs.
Teachers and students must never be compelled to profess that they are guilty of racism based on their own race or ethnicity.
School officials should inform parents, in advance, of all outside organizations that make presentations or provide materials of students.
Terms
WE THEREFORE PETITION the ________________________________ to adopt the following Guiding Principles on the Respect of Parental Rights, to be applied to all policies and procedures of the district and its schools beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
- Parents are their children’s primary caregivers.
School officials must inform parents within 24 hours of any incident involving their child at school.
- Children should be protected from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Teachers, students, or anyone else within the school must not treat students differently because of race, ethnicity, sex, personal values, or religious beliefs.
Teachers and students must never be compelled to profess that they are guilty of racism based on their own race or ethnicity.
- Barring a medical emergency in which a parent cannot be reached, school employees are prohibited from administering medical care or providing counseling to students under age 18 without parental permission.
- Parents—and taxpayers—have a right to know what educators are teaching their children.
School officials should inform parents, in advance, of all outside organizations that make presentations or provide materials of students.
Terms
- The term “parent” or “parents” shall mean “any parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person having control or charge of a child.”
- The term “medical emergency” shall mean “a situation in which the condition of the student or sudden change in medical status requires immediate action – e.g. head injury, shock, respiratory distress.”
DOWNLOAD SECTION
Download Handbills to inform people of school concerns. Freely distribute them, including when gathering petition signatures.
2 sided business card handbills One sided 1/4 page handbills - color or bw (print on bright paper)
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Download a Parents' Rights petition packet. Download these - all 4 pages. The petition, and instructions for circulating this in your community. Use the email signup to protect confidentiality. The signature page must be printed on the backside of the petition before it is circulated.
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There is Urgency in the Hour
Below is a downloadable file - Should Parents Have Rights in Sex Education? There was a huge national training event for teachers in December. Teachers are being trained to think that the schools and government know what is in the best interests for our children. Will parents or the government have the final say in what they are being taught?
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Why is this happening? How did this evolve?
This short answer is very simplistic. In 1963, the communist's 45 Goals for America was published into our Congressional records. There has been a very well organized, quiet subversion occurring in our country starting even before then to meet these goals. The US agreed it would be a good cultural exchange to learn about Chinese ways and paid for 50 schools to train our brightest and best in their ways. These became implanted leaders in our Ivy League and the "West Coast Ivy League" schools. They have been the trainers of in our collegiate educational system that have turned our young minds to embrace the changes that have been eroding our time honored foundations. They have been very effective. Now they are strong enough to flex their muscle and want to take over training our young children.
For a more detailed explanation - click this link and find Americanism vs. Marxism at the bottom of the page. Dr. James Lindsay speaks to these concerns in his New Discourses series. Largely for younger audiences, with some foul language occasionally used, Karlyn Borysenko speaks to this in her Actively Unwoke series. The concerns that have evolved in this wake have been well reported on by Vermont's Rob Roper.
For a more detailed explanation - click this link and find Americanism vs. Marxism at the bottom of the page. Dr. James Lindsay speaks to these concerns in his New Discourses series. Largely for younger audiences, with some foul language occasionally used, Karlyn Borysenko speaks to this in her Actively Unwoke series. The concerns that have evolved in this wake have been well reported on by Vermont's Rob Roper.
If you want to know more and might consider running for your school board, please visit the SOS Slideshow link. Both candidate forms can be found there. The Candidate Petition form is at this link.
Would you like to know more in general? In time these links below will all have active links and further information. If they are white they are ready to be clicked. Come back soon.
SOS Slideshow SOS Posts Battelle for Kids SEL BLM Flag SOS-Hope SOS Intro Page Panorama Education
Would you like to know more in general? In time these links below will all have active links and further information. If they are white they are ready to be clicked. Come back soon.
SOS Slideshow SOS Posts Battelle for Kids SEL BLM Flag SOS-Hope SOS Intro Page Panorama Education