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RONNA MCDANIEL: Republicans Are The Party Of Parents

All students are entitled to a world-class education. That shouldn't be up for debate.

Democrats side with bureaucrats, teachers unions, and special interests; Fund your campaign, Republicans will always stand up for parents and families.in state As in Virginia, Arkansas, Florida, and South Dakota, Republicans have taken steps to codify parental rights, increase resources to schools, improve curriculum, and expand school choice options. There is.

It was passed by House Republicans in Congress. parental bill of rights This is a statement of truth. Parents have the right to be heard, to know what is being taught, to see the school's budget and spending, to protect their children's privacy, and to keep their children safe.

That's why the Republican National Committee (RNC) is proud to celebrate National School Choice Week and join the school choice movement, which empowers parents to send their children to the schools that are the best fit for them, regardless of their background or zip code. Masu.

Across the country, nearly 1 million families are celebrating year-round school choice. Over 958,000 students They are currently enrolled in a school choice program and have higher test scores, higher parent satisfaction, and higher educational attainment than other students. Even in Democratic-led states, new york Recognizing the benefits of school choice, why do national Democrats like Joe Biden still oppose giving more choices to more students?

In 2020, Biden promised that charter schools would: “Had disappeared” If he were elected president — and since then, he and the national Democratic Party have sided with teachers unions over parents many times over.

As parents implored education leaders to follow the science and reopen schools, Republican-led states returned children to classrooms, while Democratic-led states stalled.National Bureau of Economic Research analysis It shows that 19 of the top 20 states for returning children to in-person education are led by Republicans, while 18 of the bottom 20 states and the District of Columbia are led by Democrats.

result? Under Biden's watch, math and reading scores have fallen to their lowest levels. “The lowest level in decades” children are experiencing “Cognitive, motor, and learning deficits” thousands of students absent from school Overall and American Academy of Pediatrics declared National emergency regarding children's mental health. The Democratic Party's long-term school closures are hindering children's development and pushing the education system into crisis.

And let's not forget that Democrats continue to prioritize indoctrination over education.is more than 4,500 teachers It employs a divisive critical race theory curriculum inspired by the New York Times' 1619 Project, which teaches that America is irredeemably racist and needs to be rebuilt.

Meanwhile, woke gender ideology is seeping into classrooms in Democratic-run communities across the country. In Democratic-run Portland, Oregon, kindergarteners are being taught to explore. “Infinite Gender Spectrum” First graders are introduced to the basics. “Queer Theory” Los Angeles Unified School District Encourage a 5 year old Try using gender pronouns like “they,” “ze,” and “tree.” It would be comical if it weren't so depressing.

As a mother, I am outraged. And it's no wonder more parents are demanding more options for their children's education. Every family has the right to an education that teaches their children how to think, not what to think.

I am very proud to be a member of the Parent Party. We encourage you to join our movement to provide more options to more families across the country.

Ronna McDaniel is the chair of the Republican National Committee.

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