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October 4, 2024
By Accuracy In Media
Nearly a Month From Election Day, Parents Are Still Waiting for Answers on Education
Education – an issue weighing heavily on parents across the country – was not discussed at all. Unfortunately, this has been a common theme throughout this election season. Last month, President Trump and Vice President Harris also failed to discuss education policy during their own debate, which is likely to be the only face-to-face conversation between the two candidates before Election Day.
According to a poll conducted by Morning Consult over the summer, “strong majorities of voters” said that education issues – particularly at the secondary and postsecondary levels – are a priority to them this cycle. The survey also notes that “a significant share of these voters are dissatisfied with the level of attention candidates for elected office are giving to these areas.” At a time when parents are fighting to be more involved in their children’s education and fighting against radical curriculums, it is more important than ever to know where our political leaders stand on this issue.
Last year, the fight against radical curriculums and programs like Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) hit a breaking point. Following the October 7 attack in Israel, antisemitic activity skyrocketed in schools across the country. Although the subsequent protests at universities like Columbia garnered the most media attention, secondary schools across the country also experienced a severe increase in antisemitic activity.
For example, at Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle, social studies teacher Ian Golash repeatedly posted antisemitic rants on social media, stating that Hamas’ attack on Israel was “justified” and denying that many of the widely reported atrocities even occurred. Across the coast in New York City, Gotham Tech High School teacher Mohammad Jehad Ahmad also posted radical statements on social media, praising Hamas as “freedom fighters” and referring to the attack as a “successful military campaign.”