Parental Rights
More Florida students are using the state’s school choice vouchers
All Florida students, K-12, are now eligible for school choice vouchers. Read More.
Parents’ rights are on the ballot as Kamala Harris, Tim Walz side with teachers unions
You’ve seen “White Women for Kamala” and “White Dudes for Harris” — but don’t expect a booster group called “Parents for Kamala and Tim.” Read More.
Moms Terrified by ‘Anti-Parent’ VP Pick Tim Walz
Moms across the country say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the most anti-parent running mate Kamala Harris could have chosen. Read More.
Grade school kids forced to take DEI surveys without parental consent in blue state school district: watchdog
America First Legal won a key victory after the U.S. Department of Education ruled a New Jersey school district's "equity" and "diversity" surveys violated parental rights. Read More.
New classical teaching certificate likened to school choice for teachers
Prospective teachers gained a new pathway to lead classrooms in Florida when the State Board of Education approved certificates for teachers in “classical schools” that do not require mastery of general knowledge, their subject area, professional skill, or demonstrated competence. Read More.
University of Alabama shutters DEI offices, joining Texas and Florida schools in kicking wokeness off campus
The law prohibits “the promotion, endorsement and affirmation” of what it calls “divisive concepts” in public settings, as well as outlines penalties for violations. Read More.
Republicans aim to take Florida's education model nationwide
In its political platform adopted earlier this month, the Republican Party pledged to implement universal school choice, boost parental rights and promote "patriotic" standards for civics education. Read More.
Byron Donalds uses primetime speech to stump for school choice
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds focused his primetime speech tonight on boosting “school choice,” a conservative approach to education where states provide vouchers to families to use at charter or private schools. Read More.
UCP expanding charter offerings in Osceola with new facility
UCP of Central Florida, a charter school network that serves students with and without disabilities, announced last week it has purchased land to make a significant expansion to its Osceola County campus. Read More.
Private school choice enrollment exceeds 1M students for first time
Participation has doubled over the last 5 years. Still, enrollment represents just 2% of the eligible K-12 population. Read More.
The GOP platform calls for ‘universal school choice.’ What would that mean for students?
National Republicans are poised to support “universal school choice” as part of the policy platform they adopt at next week’s convention in Milwaukee, a goal supporters see as the culmination of decades advocating for parents’ autonomy to pick their children’s schools. To opponents, it’s a thinly veiled blueprint for gutting public education. Read More.
California Transgender Notification Bill: Gov. Newsom to Decide Amid Parental and Trans Rights Debate
The debate over parental rights and the privacy of transgender students in California has reached a boiling point as lawmakers push to limit the authority of public schools in the state. Read More.
Federal Government Challenges Florida Law Restricting Teachers’ Use Of Preferred Pronouns
The Biden administration has entered the legal fight against a controversial Florida law restricting teachers’ use of students’ preferred pronouns and titles. Read More.
Washington state judge blocks provision granting parents access to children’s medical records
A Washington state judge paused parts of a new “parents’ bill of rights” law after the American Civil Liberties Union and two other groups filed a lawsuit alleging it violates the state constitution. Read More.
Key West Library ‘Pride Month Storytime’ to teach children how to be a drag queen
The Key West Library will be reading a book that teaches children how to be a drag queen during their "Pride Month Storytime" event Friday. Read More.
