Category Archives: Parental Rights

#WCPSS Updates: Parents explode over Diversity Inventory, Records Request Fees and other headlines (Updates)

Posted on August 31, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

In this installment of WCPSS Updates: Parents explode over Diversity Inventory, Records Request Fees and other headlines. Continue reading →

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“Diversity Inventory” worksheet given to Heritage High students yanked after parents push back

Posted on August 29, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

A “Diversity Inventory” worksheet asking highly personal questions about religion and sexuality has been yanked after outraged parents posted images of the sheet online. Continue reading →

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Ed Sec Devos and Lt. Governor talk about Education Freedom Scholarships in Raleigh

Posted on July 29, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

On July 17 in Raleigh, Education Secretary Betsy Devos and Lt. Governor Dan Forest sat down for a roundtable discussion with various stakeholders to talk about the proposed Education Freedom Scholarships.  Continue reading →

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Wake School Board debates version of College Board ‘Diversity Score’ to reassign kids

Posted on July 20, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

If a high tide raises all boats, then WCSB’s ‘Diversity Plan’ is more like an undertow, dragging kids and families out to sea. Continue reading →

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WCPSS Equity Affairs: We will “Leverage student voices” to advance “Equity Framework”

Posted on July 9, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

Did you know that the Wake County schools Office of Equity Affairs recently gave presentations to both the Wake school board and the NC State Board of Education? The presentation included an explanation of how they will “leverage student voices” to advance their “Equity Framework” in “schools and classrooms.” Continue reading →

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The College Board’s Elitist Roots

Posted on June 6, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

The College Board recently rolled out its ‘Adversity score’ system which is a score being sent to colleges without the consent of the test taker and of which is made up of 15 metrics chosen by The College Board from sources they won’t disclose. 

This level of elitist ‘we know what’s best for you’ activity from The College Board shouldn’t surprise anyone given the organization’s history is rooted in elitism. Continue reading →

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