Here’s an overview of what to speak about at your school board meetings in the defense of public education and teachers.
Remember, all across America, public school boards are being taken over by groups like Moms for Liberty and accusing our teachers that they are grooming our kids, which is not true. And that this is Republicans and the money (people) that back them wanting to shut down public education and democracy. This hearts America, not help America.
The Fight
We are in a fight for the soul of this country. There are millions of our fellow citizens who actually believe that teachers are trying to indoctrinate or even worse groom our students.
One: Start off by letting your school board know how grateful you are for the opportunity to share your insights.
Two: Remind the board that you don’t care what political affiliate the student or the student’s parents might be. That you don’t care if they’re a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent.
Three: Tell them that teachers don’t teach students to tell them what to think. That it’s a teacher’s job to help them be a better thinker.
Four: Remind the board that when teachers do that, they are modeling equity, inclusion, and diversity, and that teachers never use those words, but that all great teachers model diversity, equity, and inclusion because it’s what they do to create a safe learning environment.
Five: Remind the people at the meeting like Moms for Liberty and groups that think like that, that even THEIR best teachers always model equity, inclusion, and diversity without ever saying so.
Six: Finish by reminding the board that teachers don’t indoctrinate students. Teachers don’t groom students. Teachers are incredibly proud of what and how they teach.
Seven: Make it clear that there’s nothing to hide in a classroom and that they can most likely attend a teacher’s classroom. Public schools have always been open because they’re public schools and the foundation of democracy.
Action: Consider addressing your local school board. Consider emailing or calling them because you’re doing your part by providing input.