The following flyer was found on a bulletin board in the teachers' lounge at an elementary school in South Los Angeles.

        It provides verifiable proof that the anti-war movement seeks to indoctrinate children and young people ("youth") through an effort "to bring the Iraq war and the anti-war movement into our classrooms."

        (Relevant lines and words have been highlighted by this writer.)

        The organization's web site (www.educatorstostopthewar.org) brags that a New York City conference in the spring attracted over 750 educators, including those who taught "K-12" (kindergarten through 12th grade). Among the conference speakers were a high school teacher; a high school student; and Medea Benjamin, the cofounder of the far-left organization Code Pink.

        Teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District should be aware that a one-sided presentation of any hot-button issue appears to be a clear violation of their contract (Article XXV, 1.0.c.: Go here to page 270 (.pdf file)).

1.0 Lesson Content: In the investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts and ideas within the prescribed course of study, teachers shall be free to examine, present and responsibly discuss various points of view in an atmosphere of open inquiry, provided that the instruction, material, or discussion:

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c. is a fair and balanced academic presentation of various points of view consistent with accepted standards of professional responsibility, rather than advocacy, personal opinion, bias or partisanship.

(emphasis mine)

 

TheMediaReport.com asks ... So, if I wanted to do a pro-life presentation on the harm of abortion at my elementary school ... That wouldn't be a problem?