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New training materials for Fairfax County Public Schools teachers show students can change their names and pronouns on school papers without parental consent. The document, obtained by Fox News, contains slides instructing teachers to allow students to change pronouns during class based on official records and to use changing rooms and bathrooms to match their gender of choice. shown.
According to one slide, “students receive a diploma and transcript with both their real name and their chosen name.” “Parental permission not required” is written just below the bullet point.
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Parents say they again feel disconnected from their children’s academic lives. Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, a mother of her three boys at Fairfax County Public Schools and a member of the conservative Independent Women’s Forum, told Fox News she spoke out on sensitive topics such as gender identity as a parent. He said he felt his rights were being questioned.
“They’re treading the custody field. You should be able to have a conversation with your child about how they feel about gender identity and all kinds of identity affirmations about children based on their personal values. said Lundquist-Arora. “And they basically see public schools encroaching on jurisdictions where they don’t belong.
Other parents agree, saying that training puts teachers in an uncomfortable position, separates children from their parents, and drives a wedge between them.
“You’re doing covert acts with your kids, discussing highly sexual content that breaks boundaries,” said Chris Corbett, who now has two students at FCPS.
He is frustrated by the continued focus on social issues in the classroom, while issues such as staffing shortages and academic growth appear to be low priority.
“My daughter was asked about her pronouns in every class we went to this first week,” Corbett said. You will wonder where you are spending your energy, effort and resources on this type of work when you really need to focus on education and employment.”
The Fairfax County Teachers Federation said it was not familiar with the exact training materials, but said in a statement to Fox News: with sensibility. ”
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Last spring, the Fairfax County Board of Education suspended students through fourth grade for “malicious gender mistakes” or “dead naming,” which parents say is a matter of coerced speech. A vote was held to enable
Lundquist-Arora said, “I wonder what’s going on with the rule of law in these jurisdictions where the school board does.
The latest gender controversy comes as FCPS also deals with the ramifications of news that a former middle school guidance counselor remained on staff for nearly two years after being arrested for soliciting prostitution from minors. Darren Thornton, who worked at Glasgow Middle School near Alexandria, was fired after his second arrest on the same charges. Attempts by the police to notify the school were unsuccessful.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyales said his office is investigating the matter.