In my latest article about public education, I submitted a draft and within days made modifications to better fit my meaning. The revised article was not published. Though I do not wish to reprint the other changes, I wanted my recommendation to parents and last paragraph to be clear:
“One recommendation I would make to parents: Pull children from public schools if those schools are espousing primarily secular progressive values. If financial issues are in play, please look into private Christian education. I write the modifier ‘Christian’ for a reason. The parent can be assured that faculty of most Christian academies will not attempt to distort American history or force dubious progressive agenda. Children will be given the world view most consistent with the history of our nation. The financial benefit is that many Christian academies charge minimal tuition. For example, in our town, Orangeburg Christian Academy offers a good education at a minimal price. Home schooling might be another option, but tighten the belt for the sake of the children.”
I realize my comments above are quite controversial (my skin is hardened for the many personal attacks I will receive in rebuttal!) and not true of all public school systems. Additionally, I know of many fine teachers and administrators who work in public school (usually frustrated beyond words).
I speak not about the bright exceptions but the rule. It is time we show our politicians “enough is enough.” We will no longer passively condone public schools if those schools will not teach and support the values that have made America great and unique to the world.
— Bill Connor, Orangeburg