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At issue are student surveys about gender identity. While the school district says it's unclear whether surveys about students' preferred pronouns are illegal, there are several lawsuits regarding the issue. So, administrators told teachers - just don't go there.
The teachers union told them something else. An email from Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) to teachers says, "if you do a questionnaire, please make it a paper and pencil activity - any digital records are more permanent and may be requested under federal law."
The union also encouraged teachers to "make your notations about students and not hold on to the documents."
Parents with Jeffco Kids First say dozens of teachers have conducted the surveys after their union advised them how to hide evidence of them.
"The leadership actually provided an avenue to get around the law and basically saying it was OK," says school board member Susan Miller.
JCEA President, Brooke Williams, wouldn't say why she directed teachers use paper and get rid of surveys after noting students answers. She claims people are politicizing the issue.
In a statement, she said:
"By allowing students an optional avenue to share their preferred pronouns while maintaining student privacy, we can better ensure that students feel safe, respected, and validated. We encourage and support educators to follow Jeffco's district policy which states: School staff shall not disclose information that may reveal a student's transgender status to others, including parents and other school staff, unless legally required to do so or unless the student has authorized such disclosure. Transgender and gender nonconforming students have the right to discuss and express their gender identity and expression openly and to decide when, with whom, and how much to share private information."
originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
Full title: Controversy erupts in Jefferson County after the teachers union tells educators to destroy evidence of student surveys regarding gender identity
More shady actions in regards to pushing and hiding gender identity from parents. This one not as shocking as others.
At issue are student surveys about gender identity. While the school district says it's unclear whether surveys about students' preferred pronouns are illegal, there are several lawsuits regarding the issue. So, administrators told teachers - just don't go there.
The teachers union told them something else. An email from Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) to teachers says, "if you do a questionnaire, please make it a paper and pencil activity - any digital records are more permanent and may be requested under federal law."
The union also encouraged teachers to "make your notations about students and not hold on to the documents."
Parents with Jeffco Kids First say dozens of teachers have conducted the surveys after their union advised them how to hide evidence of them.
"The leadership actually provided an avenue to get around the law and basically saying it was OK," says school board member Susan Miller.
JCEA President, Brooke Williams, wouldn't say why she directed teachers use paper and get rid of surveys after noting students answers. She claims people are politicizing the issue.
In a statement, she said:
"By allowing students an optional avenue to share their preferred pronouns while maintaining student privacy, we can better ensure that students feel safe, respected, and validated. We encourage and support educators to follow Jeffco's district policy which states: School staff shall not disclose information that may reveal a student's transgender status to others, including parents and other school staff, unless legally required to do so or unless the student has authorized such disclosure. Transgender and gender nonconforming students have the right to discuss and express their gender identity and expression openly and to decide when, with whom, and how much to share private information."
Just another little puzzle piece of a larger agenda. Show the lengths some of these people are willing to go. Putting a wedge between parent and child, and more...
Controversy erupts in Jefferson County after the teachers union tells educators to destroy evidence of student surveys regarding gender identity
If you don't like CBS, I'm sorry. I just tried to find a source with the least amount of ads. The story is covered from multiple outlets, so I'm sure you can find it talked about elsewhere easily enough.
originally posted by: Irishhaf
My life would be so much easier if I sent my kid to public school, but I cant do that to him.
I found a small private school where we are mandated to volunteer at least 10 hours a semester at the school, his teacher and the principal know us on sight and encourage us to ask any questions we have.
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: AlienBorg
Is more than an ideology, is all about agendas, confuse the young and easily manipulated sector of the population that will be the leaders of our future, our children.
Indoctrination to shape the future, communist, socialist and dictatorship do it all the time.
The damage done to the next generation is going to be unprecedented, because lets face it, more anti-depressants to be sold just for the future adults to cope with life and their role in society.
originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
originally posted by: marg6043
a reply to: AlienBorg
Is more than an ideology, is all about agendas, confuse the young and easily manipulated sector of the population that will be the leaders of our future, our children.
Indoctrination to shape the future, communist, socialist and dictatorship do it all the time.
The damage done to the next generation is going to be unprecedented, because lets face it, more anti-depressants to be sold just for the future adults to cope with life and their role in society.
AOC Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is just a taste of what's coming .
The Truth is I don't know if she is serious about her views or if she is just using her ideology to move forward . Either way she is dangerous and young peoples listen to her.
The IVY LEAGUE and University system are pumping out AOC's everyday.
originally posted by: ColeYounger
The trans-maniacs and the gender benders have no morals or scruples. This proves that laws also mean nothing to them!