Trump Takes on DEI, CRT & Transgender Ideology in Schools
By David E. Smith   |   08.25.26
President Trump is putting public schools on notice. His administration is taking action against DEI, Critical Race Theory & transgender ideology in our schools while defending girls’ sports & upholding parental authority.
Liberating Children—from Their Parents?
By Alex Newman   |   08.20.26
The war on parents has a new name: “adultism.” Some teacher training programs are increasingly portraying parental authority as “oppression”—casting children as the oppressed and parents as the oppressors. Parental authority is a sacred trust given by God. This isn’t education. It’s an attack on the family.
Opting Out of Controversial Public School Content
By David E. Smith   |   08.16.26
From graphic sex-ed and gender ideology to invasive mental health screenings, today’s classrooms are pushing agendas that undermine Christian values. But parents are not powerless. Learn how you can opt out—and take a stand to protect your child’s heart, mind, and innocence.
Do It Yourself Religion
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   08.06.26
Is "DIY Religion" replacing biblical Christianity? New data shows 9 in 10 Americans hold a homemade, piecemeal worldview—even while overwhelmingly identifying as Christian. Decades of humanistic teaching and falling theological standards have taken their toll.
Trump Defunds Sex Ed in Schools
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.31.26
A major win for parents and taxpayers: President Trump has cut $67M in federal funding from radical, so-called "comprehensive" sex ed in government schools that promoted sexual experimentation for students. Abstinence until marriage and monogamy thereafter is the proven, biblical model.
Government Schools Are Failing Students and Betraying Parents
By David E. Smith   |   06.12.26
Public school students are struggling in reading & math, enrollment is declining, and taxpayers are spending billions. Yet school officials have time to push gender ideology, fight religious liberty & keep parents in the dark? Schools exist to educate children — not replace parents.
Choose Differently Next School Year
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.02.26
Now that school is officially out for the summer for most schools across the United States, Open The Books, a non-profit government watchdog group, released their May 2026 Progress Report.
Homeschoolers Are Normal, But Their Opponents Are Not
By Oliver Perry   |   05.20.26
The battle isn't really about homeschooling. It's about who ultimately has authority over children: parents or the state? Once government gains power to bypass parents, every family should pay attention. Apparently moms and dads are now viewed as the problem.
Homeschool Freedom Directory
05.14.26
Parents are waking up to the failures and ideological indoctrination happening in government schools. Homeschooling continues to grow because moms and dads want truth, safety, academic excellence, and a biblical worldview for their children.
HB 4834: Who Is Pulling the Strings?
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.29.26
For years, Illinois has chipped away at parental authority—one bill at a time. Now the state wants control over children’s medical decisions… without parents. HB 4834 is just the latest step in stripping parents of their rights. This is not accidental. It’s a coordinated agenda.
Mandate Número Nueve (9)
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   04.21.26
HB 4372 just passed the Illnois House: mandating “Latine studies” in every public school. More identity-based mandates. More bureaucracy. Same failing outcomes. They’re not requiring schools to teach real history—just to check identity boxes. Meanwhile, students keep falling behind in math, science, and reading.
HB 4855 and SEL: Doubling Down on Education Evil
By Oliver Perry   |   04.16.26
Illinois lawmakers are doubling down on SEL with HB 4855—mandating it for every student and weaving it into every subject. This isn’t just “mental health”—it’s shaping attitudes and beliefs in the classroom. Parents, grandparents and pastors must be alerted.
SB 3138: The Mental Health Industry’s Latest Power Grab
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.10.26
SB 3138 may come up for a vote next week. If it passes, most people won't notice. There will be no dramatic headlines. Springfield will call it a routine update to an existing children's mental health law. This is the intent—stay low-key; the less noticeable, the better.
Illinois Lawmakers Target Children’s Attitudes & “Mental Health”
By Alex Newman   |   04.08.26
Illinois lawmakers are pushing more “mental health” mandates in government schools—but is this really about helping kids… or shaping their beliefs? Parents and grandparents should be very concerned. This goes far beyond education—it’s about influence.
Illinois Republican Lawmakers Are Now Pushing for Mandatory Kindergarten?
By David E. Smith   |   03.26.26
We are sad to report that some Illinois lawmakers want to mandate kindergarten. Parents—not politicians—should decide when a child is ready. Where does it stop? Mandatory preschool next? Please tell your State Representative to vote NO on HB 4253 if it comes up for a vote this session.
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