The Washington Post reports today that Gov. Kaine has decided to help close a budget shortfall by cutting off $275,000 in state funding for abstinence-only education. (Read the article here)
Naturally, Planned Parenthood is hailing this move as the responsible course of action, and just plain common sense given a recent study on the effectiveness of […]

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I was alarmed to hear on the news this morning of a video being used in public schools for elementary aged kids.
The video, “That’s a Family!” was produced by the San Francisco based Women’s Educational Media. The film is recommended for grades 1-6 and is narrated almost entirely by children.
As a sample letter […]

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Despite Virginia’s recent budget shortfall, Governor Kaine is determined to push through his pre-K plan for 4-year olds. This is a good issue for Kaine, because who doesn’t want Virginia’s children to succeed?
Of course I don’t think that is the most accurate way to frame the issue. I question whether creating new government education […]

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I received the following email from the American Family Association a few weeks ago:
Only a positive view of homosexuality can be taught in classrooms
The Maryland State Board of Education has ruled that the right of the state supersedes the rights of parents in teaching children about homosexuality. The Board said the “right (of parents) […]

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