Author: Neeraja Deshpande

On this episode of Network ReACTS, Policy Analyst Neeraja Deshpande talks with Rhode Island parent Nicole Solas about her pushback against the Barrington, RI Public Schools’ attempt to intimidate and silence parents by demanding a $117,000 fee to release a teacher’s curriculum.

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A New Era for Teacher Training

Give Teachers A Break: Cutting Red Tape to Unleash the Potential of America’s Great Teachers

High School Obstructs Access To Curriculum Of Teacher Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk Assassination

The Supreme Court just issued a major decision reaffirming parental rights, but what does it actually mean for families, schools, and students?

In this episode of Network reACTS, host Beth Parlato, Senior Legal Advisor at Independent Women’s Law Center, sits down with Neeraja Deshpande, Policy Analyst at Independent Women, to break down the ruling, explore the dissents, and explain how parents can take action – especially when it comes to opting their children out of controversial lessons.

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Mahmoud v. Taylor

Books in SCOTUS Parental Rights Case Aren’t Just Woke – They’re Worthless