Even in one of California's most progressive cities, it is possible for parental rights and common sense to win!

On this Thursday (11/21/2024), Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) trustees voted unanimously to adopt Board Policy 6144, adding clear guidelines and guardrails on classroom instruction/discussion regarding controversial issues.

This is no small feat. Even though local teachers' unions coordinated a grossly misleading campaign to stop the policy from being adopted and mainstream media weighed in to support "LGBTQ teacher rights," local parents and community members succeeded by organizing effectively and presenting the Board with compelling arguments. CFER assisted with an official letter to the CUSD Board asking for their approval of the policy and a media column exposing the unions' radical move.

Unions want to stop a common-sense policy in order to appease and enable a transgender TK teacher. This particular teacher was caught discussing "boys can wear dresses" and pronouns with four-year-olds! Parents are rightfully outraged by said teacher's brazen conduct which is unduly endorsed by the unions. See for yourself one of the union's campaign posters and the teacher's statement below. If this is not misconduct and indoctrination, what is? Do you think any adult in a position of power has the right to inculcate young children? Do you trust this kind of union schemes and teacher misconduct for the sake of public education?

We won't blame you if you are feeling angry and concerned like we do. Many parents packed the school board meeting and nearly 100 made public comments urging the CUSD Board to approve Board Policy 6144. At the end, the union schemes and smears did not work as every single board trustee sided with the parents and the community that our kids deserve better than unfettered ideological inculcation.

Many, if not most of the endemic problems in education, can be attributed to the teachers' unions. CFER will continue to stand with local parents and stakeholders to expose and challenge union hijacking, radicalization and misconduct throughout the Golden State.

We understand parents' win in CUSD is just the beginning. Hopefully, this encouraging victory will be the momentum for them to continue to organize in their local school district, holding the school district accountable and safeguarding education going forward. CFER will keep on monitoring the situation and provide assistance when needed. Can you help us out with a kind donation today so that we can carry on our important work in grassroots organizing?

p.s. Check out CFER's 2024 annual report and let us know your thoughts!