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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Upper Merion Area SD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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New Teachers Trained in ‘Culturally Responsive Pedagogy’
The district’s new teacher induction program includes mandatory training on ‘trauma-informed practices’ and ‘culturally responsive pedagogy.’ These concepts are often used to introduce divisive racial and social theories into the classroom, prioritizing a teacher’s role as a therapist over an academic instructor.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND CURRICULUM TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding item 10.D, I demand that all training materials for ‘culturally responsive pedagogy’ be made available for parental review. We must ensure teachers are being trained to educate, not indoctrinate.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Training Cost
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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District to Pay UPenn $22k for SEL & Equity Training
The board is set to approve a $22,000 contract with the University of Pennsylvania for ‘training and consultation’ on ‘social and emotional learning as well as equity.’ This diverts federal funds meant for special education (IDEA) to push university-developed ideological frameworks onto district staff.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The contract attachment (9.C) was not included in the public documents. Email the School Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand the full contract with UPenn under item 9.C be made public before any vote. We will not approve a $22,000 ideological contract sight-unseen.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $22,000 (Federal Strings Attached)
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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New $29k English Curriculum with ‘Cultural’ Focus
The district is spending $29,483 on a new English curriculum for ‘multilingual learners’ that emphasizes their ‘linguistic, cultural, and background knowledge.’ While sounding positive, this approach can de-emphasize academic rigor and assimilation in favor of identity-based instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
REQUEST REVIEW: Contact the District Office (see Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask for Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brian Reilly: ‘Regarding item 10.F, please provide parental access to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt English 3D curriculum. We need to verify its focus is on English proficiency, not ideology.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $29,483.44
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Student ‘Belonging’ and Activism Program
The district is paying $550 for the ‘Dreaming Forward’ program, which aims to ’empower students to initiate positive change in their schools and communities.’ This program uses vague language about ‘belonging’ and ‘self-awareness’ to teach student activism, a classic Social Emotional Learning (SEL) tactic.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Contact the District Office (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding item 10.B, is the Dreaming Forward program mandatory for any students? Please provide the specific parental opt-out form for this program.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $550
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Gender & Sexuality Alliance Club
The district is approving stipends for two teachers to run the ‘Gender & Sexuality Alliance’ (GSA) club at both the high school and middle school. These clubs often promote radical gender ideology and sexual topics to students without parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the School Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘What specific materials and guidance from outside organizations like GLSEN or The Trevor Project are used in the Gender & Sexuality Alliance clubs? Parents have a right to know what is being promoted to students.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $4,769.92 in stipends
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