Parents' Rights Now!

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By: Suzanne Gallagher

PARENTS’ RIGHTS IN EDUCATIONWe represent millions of voices standing up for families, united for natural parents’ rights in the K-12 education system.  Local control, where school boards set policies honoring all students, and families must be restored. We reject any indoctrination of school children with extreme pedagogy. We support the proper role of K-12 academic education, focused on core skills, and preparing students for success. We reject controversial sexualization and racist doctrine. We reject current practice by public school staff facilitating mental health counseling, medical treatment and procedures without parent knowledge, circumventing the relationship between parents and children. We are here to pr...

Monday Briefing: The Debate Over School Choice Is Only Beginning
Yesterday at 12:00 PM

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In this episode of Parents Rights Now, Suzanne Gallagher explores the legal battles over transgender rights, including a lawsuit in Washington state challenging a federal executive order impacting funding for gender-affirming healthcare for minors. She also examines the implications of transgender athletes in sports and new legislative efforts in Oregon. 

The episode concludes with a discussion on the rising demand for parental control in education and the growing movement for school choice as families seek alternatives t...


Unpacking Gender Ideology in Schools with Anita Bartholomew
Last Friday at 12:00 PM

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In this episode of the Parents Rights and Education podcast, special guest Anita Bartholomew, an accomplished narrative writer and author of the forthcoming book *Sacrificial Lambs: A Liberal Reporter Exposes How the Progressive Left Harms Children in the Name of Gender Ideology*, shares her journey and investigates the impact of gender ideology in schools. 

The conversation delves into Oregon’s role in progressive education policies, the cultural implications of curriculum changes, and the legal challenges surrounding exp...


Trump’s Executive Orders & What They Mean For You
Last Wednesday at 12:00 PM

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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher breaks down President Trump's executive orders on K-12 education, focusing on removing radical ideologies and strengthening parental rights. 

She talks about why parents need to stay involved and push for these changes to stick. The conversation dives into the growing movement of parents taking back control of their kids' education and what all of this could mean for future elections.

Executive Order: https://parentsrightsineducation.com/blog/press/president-trump-executive-order-ending-radical-indoctrination-in-k-12...


Monday Briefing: Winning Some Fights, Losing Others, But There Is Hope!
02/10/2025

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We’re diving into big updates on parental rights laws across the country. From Washington’s Parents Bill of Rights to Oregon’s education struggles, plus new bills in Pennsylvania and Indiana aiming to give parents more say in their kids’ education and health decisions. 

We also cover legal battles, school challenges, and why parents need to stay involved in shaping school policies.

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The Framework For Creating Change with Rob Schlapfer
02/07/2025

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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher chats with Rob Schlapfer, founder of the Oregon Education Project, about why grassroots activism is essential to push back against woke education in Oregon. 

They dive into how to build coalitions, navigate Oregon’s progressive landscape, and get communities involved in driving real political change. Rob and Suzanne highlight the power of smart resistance and teamwork in winning elections and shaping education policy.

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Parents, It’s Time To Come Out of the Closet!
02/05/2025

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This episode features Suzanne Gallagher breaking down the changes in Oregon’s sexuality education, focusing on recent updates from the Oregon Department of Education that push support for student identities and peer relationships in the new Sexuality and Education Newsletter. 

She critiques the promotion of certain health standards, like the HPV vaccine, and talks about how new policies impact minors. Gallagher also dives into the politics behind these changes, the funding driving them, and the lack of...


Monday Briefing: Trump's Education Policy Clash
02/03/2025

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This episode dives into the big shifts in education policy under the Trump administration, especially the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 

It also covers the Oregon Department of Education’s push for more aggressive sexuality education and the struggles parental rights efforts are facing in Washington state. 

The main takeaway? Community involvement and political action are more important than ever.

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A Plan to Take Back Their School Legacy with Russ Kautz
01/31/2025

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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks with Russ Kautz, the Parents' Rights and Education leader in Medford, Oregon. Russ shares how the Community Impact Team is working to connect parents with their local school boards through town halls. 

He opens up about his concerns with indoctrination in schools and stresses why community involvement in local governance is so important. They also dive into the challenges of rallying community support and why it’s crucial for parents to...


2025 - The Year Parents Take Back School Boards
01/29/2025

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In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks about why parents need to get involved in school boards, especially with big changes coming in 2025. She breaks down the challenges with current education policies and how President Trump is pushing for reform. 

Suzanne also shares details about an upcoming event to empower parents and explains how Parents' Rights in Education is working to take back school boards and stand up for parental rights.

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Monday Briefing: Supreme Court, Secretary of Education, and a Kid Governor
01/27/2025

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This episode dives into big updates on parental rights and education, including a Supreme Court case about parents opting out of LGBTQ content in schools, Penny Schwinn’s nomination as Deputy Secretary of Education, a heated parental rights bill in Indiana, and Oregon’s kid governor making climate change a priority. 

It highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between parents, school policies, and politics in education.

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