Reply #43: Local people/groups need to monitor and publicize these types of things [View All]

[Neurotica]

It takes time to educate people but it's critical.

In my suburban area, the public school system is very important to parents. And most parents want the same things for their kids -- good schools, opportunities to succeed, healthy environments, etc.

I have found that when right-wing groups attempt to inject their ideology into the school system, most parents disagree with their efforts once they understand the potential (read "unintended") consequences of their actions. It's usually only a small, vocal group that is involved in trying to blur that separation line. The problem then comes down to who gets to make the decisions (principals, superintendent, school board), and with whom are those persons affiliated.