As back to school season is upon us, MFI’s parents’ rights initiative, Massachusetts Informed Parents (MIP), is here to equip you with the information and resources you need to protect your children as you send them back to the classroom.
Earlier this week as part of our “Back to School PSA” series, MIP warned parents about in-school surveys. We have told you before about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey given in Burlington that asked kids as young as sixth grade shockingly graphic questions about sex and confusing questions about gender identity, even after their parents opted out. You can read more about that survey, and the federal complaints that followed, here.
However, the Burlington Youth Risk Behavior Survey is not the only example of students being questioned about sex, gender, and other controversial topics at school. MIP has also sounded the alarm about the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, which contains similar questions, as well as other surveys that, even if not sexually explicit, can be used to advance a progressive agenda in the classroom.
As our reporting has shown, there are many objectionable surveys that can crop up in public schools at any time of the school year. But at back-to-school time, parents need to be especially aware of Student Interest Surveys. These questionnaires, often given on the first day or within the first week of school, historically served the purpose of helping teachers get to know their students. But we have uncovered examples of these surveys asking kids if they identify as the opposite sex, and if teachers should keep their trans identity a secret from parents!
To learn more about these potentially-deceptive surveys and why you should opt your child out today (and opt them out of surveys all year long!) read the MIP post below.
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