Parents must be the primary decision-makers in their children’s education. The allegations that Burlington violated parents’ rights by administering a survey against parents’ wishes — and particularly one that is graphic, and downright inappropriate in nature — is unconscionable.
Linda McMahon: “Parents must be the primary decision-makers in their children’s education. The allegations that Burlington violated…”
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McMahon addresses allegations against Burlington Public Schools regarding parental rights and a controversial survey.
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