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Friends, I am compelled to draw more attention to the need for PRAYER for our schools and protection for our children. Please join in gathering for See You At the Pole. Will you join me in praying?

Do You Know

As kids return to school - Do you know what your children will be learning? Do you talk to their teachers and support them and ask questions?

I received a text message recently from a friend alerting me to some changes in the sex ed curriculum that Grand Rapids Public Schools are now considering. Michigan Schools currently use "Puberty: The Wonder Years" as their sex education curriculum.

Among other things, the proposed update includes asking fourth graders to define their gender identity, and sixth graders to understand vaginal and anal sex.

Do you know if they are teaching that in YOUR child's curriculum? If so, have you told the school that you do not want them in that class?

Parents, These are Your Children

Under MI Law and Federal Law you have every right to read the content of all your kid’s curriculum AND that you have an “Opt OUT” option for them.

Listen to this powerful message to parents from State Representative Gina Johnsen. 

My friend’s text was a harsh reminder that parents HAVE to be diligent to not only instill their values in their children but to PROTECT them!

If you live in Grand Rapids, I invite you to join me at their next public meeting (see below). If you are not in this region please consider this a reminder to start looking at YOUR local schools' curriculum - and ask questions! You're the parent with all the rights,, you just need to ask.  

A Positive Voice for Your Values,

Eileen McNeil, President

P.S. Find out what school district you live in here.

Grand Rapids Public School Board Public Hearing

Even if you do not live in the Grand Rapids area, this may be happening in your school district. This is an example of how you can engage as well.

WHEN: Monday, September 15 from 5:30 to 6:00 PM on adopting this amended sex education curriculum." (Their first meeting was July 28.)     



WHERE: Franklin Campus Board Auditorium, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids. Come in the main entrance and look for signs.

News in Michigan

This week we wanted to focus on education in Michigan. Schools are back in session across the state, teachers are back to the classrooms, and the need for citizens to be informed and engaged is paramount. 

Here are some news articles we think you would appreciate knowing.

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• Mackinac Center for Public Policy looks at the data: Michigan schools are not underfunded. Isn't this good news to know!

• A very unfair Ballot Initiative is underway that is aimed at taxing our "more financially successful citizens" for the possible goal of gaining more education dollars. It provides NO accountability, and hurts our small businesses which are the backbone of our economy!

• Our friends with the Michigan Catholic Conference have just released this report detailing how Catholic Schools are a benefit to the children of Michigan. While we continue to see public institutions go down dangerous roads, let's remember to celebrate and support these schools that are making additional choices possible for parents.

Will You Join Us in Praying?

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

We do not have all the answers but God does. Would you join us in praying for Michigan's children?

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