The Federal Role in Local Education Policy w/ Ginny Gentles - S2 Ep 2

Ginny Gentles, discusses the current landscape of education reform, the influence of federal policies, and the implications of executive orders on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs in schools. Gentles emphasizes the importance of local and state-level engagement in education policy and the challenges posed by teachers unions and bureaucratic systems. The conversation highlights the ongoing battle against DEI ideologies in education and the need for strategic local actions to effect change. Gentles discusses the rising concerns of antisemitism and radical ideologies in education, particularly within teachers' unions and colleges. They explore the implications of decolonizing the curriculum, the risks associated with education freedom and school choice, and the importance of focusing on academic instruction over ideological debates. The discussion emphasizes the need for parental advocacy and the challenges posed by achievement gaps and equity policies. They also address the role of the Department of Education in civil rights enforcement and strategies for mobilizing parents against radical ideologies in schools. Guest Bio Virginia (Ginny) Gentles is the Director of Education Freedom and Parental Rights at the Defense of Freedom Institute. She is also a contributor to the Independent Women's Network. Gentles is a long-time school choice advocate and former state and federal education policy leader. She is also the host of the podcast Freedom to Learn. -Twitter -@ginnygentles -Podcast -https://dfipolicy.org/freedomtolearn/