Morning Wire The Real Reason Glendale Parents Protested “Pride” | 7.9.23
Jul 9, 2023
A Los Angeles school district faces a heated backlash from parents over LGBTQ education in elementary and middle schools. Tensions escalated into confrontations between parents and activists during protests. The discussion reveals how parents became politically active amid concerns about curriculum transparency and children's well-being. Controversial practices, like the formation of gender clubs without approval, are scrutinized. The school board is now a battleground for parental rights, as educators face consequences for their stances on gender policies.
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Parent Irvin's Experience
- Glendale parent Irvin noticed a lack of transparency from the school district during COVID regarding curriculum.
- This prompted him to attend school board meetings and voice his concerns.
Pride Assembly Protest
- Glendale, a largely liberal city, saw parents protesting an LGBT Pride Day assembly at Saticoy Elementary.
- Parents kept children home, resulting in only 40% student attendance that day.
Marina Vivar's Daughter's Experience
- Marina Vivar's autistic, brain-injured daughter was taught about gay sex in class despite being opted out of sex education.
- The daughter was called a bigot and other derogatory terms for expressing her Christian beliefs.