College Prep

Noted author, attorney and activist Phyllis Schlaffly has some characteristically sage advice for Golden State parents upset with the manner in which homosexuality will be handled in California public schools thanks to a law recently signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Last week the Catholic League criticized a bill introduced by Colorado Rep. Gwyn Green that would make it easier to sue private institutions in cases involving child sexual abuse. Our criticism centered on one objection: public institutions were given a pass.

The White House has actually recommended cuts in
U. S. Department of Education
programs.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you should know that homosexual activists, including those on your child’s school campus, will use this as an opportunity to promote their same-sex marriage agenda.

The proposed policy change would eliminate parental notification when children as young as age 12 are let off campus for “confidential medical services,” including abortions and psychiatric counseling.

Last week, a federal appeals court refused to uphold the parental and religious rights of two Massachusetts couples—
David and Tonia Parker and Rob and Robin Wirthlin—
whose young children were exposed to books that promoted homosexual “marriage” in their elementary school.

The Long Beach District School Board has approved a settlement agreement with Christopher Rand, a high school student who was denied credit for community service hours he completed at his church.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may at last be taking a first step toward putting into action the ideas of the late Nobel Laureate and “Father of Modern School Reform.”

No matter which way you cut it, the Milwaukee Parent’s Choice Program is out- performing the Milwaukee public school system.

If the top-tier Democratic presidential candidates had their way, the homosexual fairy tale book, King and King, would be deemed appropriate for all second graders.

Schools respond to high stakes testing with low impact homework.

A San Francisco area middle school recently cancelled a “gender-switch” day in response to complaints from parents.