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When it comes to protecting your children in public schools, there’s no such thing as too much information. Kelly Himes Brolly’s book, Laws, Rules, and Rights: A Guide to Protecting Children in Public Schools, offers a comprehensive look at the four “columns” or levels that make up the public school system in all 50 states, as well as detailed information for parents who want to exercise their parental rights in their child’s education.
This blog is intended to be a supplemental source of information for parents and educators alike, regularly updated with current discussions and news on topics such as education law, federal and state constitutional rights, and public schooling.
The Secret is Out and Public School “Released Time” Programs are Flourishing
Religious Freedom News In the last 5 years, “Released Time” programs have exploded across the nation as an extension of children’s public school education. What was once a well-kept secret is now out. Children can be picked-up from public school, taken off-site for...
SCOTUS: Religious Freedom Prevails Against LGBTQ+-Inclusive Content in Public Schools
by Kelly Himes Brolly, author of "Laws, Rules, and Rights: A Guide to Protecting Children in Public Schools," Double Umbrella Publications, LLC (2023). Introduction Sometimes, important events receive very little...
Local School Board Meetings and “Public Comment”
On social media, rumor has it that some school boards are voting to do away with public comment at their school board meetings. The fear is that while families are away on vacation, they are losing their voice in their children’s public education. However, before you...
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