Important Update on Michigan State Board of Education

Dear Michigan citizens:

Yesterday the Michigan State Board of Education voted in 6-2 to adopt the newest "woke" Health Standards, despite the historical outcry of opposition by Michigan parents, professionals, and citizens.

These new Health Standards are opening the door to aggressive politicization of our children (and we thought it was bad already!): introducing them to sexual ideology and gender confusion, disregarding the sanctity of the role of the parent in a child's life.

• You can review the Health Standards adopted here
• View our one page handout that gave the latest concerns prior to the vote here

Here is some of the media coverage:

The MidWesterner: Michigan Board of Education adopts controversial new sex ed guidelines

The Bridge: Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting

Fox 21 Local News: Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting

We are disappointed but we are not disheartened.

Monday Night - Zoom Briefing for You

There is much to update you on:

• What is the timetable for these standards
• What is a parent's option if a local school decides to implement these policies
• What is the role of the community with the local school board
• How will we hold the State Board of Education accountable
• and more!

We are inviting you to join us for a Zoom Meeting (free) on Monday, November 17 at 7 PM EST. 

Registration ahead of time is REQUIRED. 

Join our Education Alert Email List if you would like to be notified when registration is available.

We will be gathering some of the experts in the arena (including State Board of Education member Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder) and giving you: encouragement, perspective, and call to actions for the next steps.

What to Do Next

1. Reminder: sign up for our Education Alert Email list here. We will be sending out the Zoom Registration link this weekend and ask that you would share it with friends and family in Michigan that have similar concerns as you. Let them know that registration ahead of time is required.
   
2. Email these leaders: Let's thank Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder for standing so strongly for Michigan parents. 
   
3. Send an email to incoming Superintendent Dr. Maleyko to let him know you are are extremely disappointed on what has just transpired.

A Word of Hope

In the meantime, we leave you with this word of hope from Proverbs: "Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge" (Proverbs 14:26).

We believe that what is transpiring is going to be used by God for very good things.

We ask for your ongoing prayers for all leaders at the state level that are working alongside groups like ours to advocate for truth, inform the right people and stand for children.

You are not alone. This fight is not over. In fact, we believe the best is yet to come!

Citizens for Traditional Values

P.S. Please reply back to this email and let us know of any specific questions you have. But remember to register for the Education Alert list and get the details when we release them about our Zoom Briefing at 7 PM on Monday. Thank you!