We are the Santa Clara County Democrats for Education, a Democratic club of educators, school board members, and public school supporters. Because many of us work in the classroom during the day, we are unable to attend this City Council meeting. However, we would like to share our wholehearted support for this resolution.
Groups like Informed Parents of Silicon Valley, Values Action Council, and Moms for Liberty are bringing the culture wars into our classrooms, sowing chaos into our school board meetings, and turning our LGBTQ+ students into political pawns. We believe that every student deserves to live, learn, and grow in schools where they feel safe and where educators can teach the truth.
Despite what these “parents' rights” advocates may say to the contrary, we know that parents and educators are on the same page: we all want what's best for our students – their well-being, safety, and preparing them with the skills and knowledge they'll need in life.
Parents, educators, and elected officials need to come together to provide all students with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. Politicians trying to make a name for themselves by banning books, sowing division, and targeting LGBTQ+ students and educators have no place in our community.
This resolution makes that clear and that is why we are proud to support it.
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