Trump Team Stands Up For America’s Parents

Washington, D.C. – In a bold stand for parental rights, Education Secretary Linda McMahon has issued a strong warning to school districts across America: parents have the legal right to know everything about their child’s education—no exceptions.

The Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter, sent Friday, signals increased enforcement of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law designed to give parents full access to their children’s educational records.

Why This Matters: Parents Left in the Dark

This crackdown follows investigations into California and Maine, where schools allegedly kept students’ gender identity records hidden from their own families. According to McMahon, such policies are not just wrong—they’re illegal under FERPA.

“Parents are the most natural protectors of their children,” McMahon declared. “These school policies suggest the opposite—that children need to be shielded from their families. That is outrageous.”

She continued: “The government should never come between parents and their kids. Going forward, FERPA will be used to stop radical ideologies from undermining the family.”

Key Concerns Highlighted in the New Federal Letter

The “Dear Colleague” letter, released by the Student Privacy Policy Office, identifies several “priority concerns,” including:

• School districts that fail to notify parents annually of their FERPA rights
• Districts that create secret ‘gender plans’ for students without parental involvement

These concerning practices have become more common under progressive education policies, sparking backlash from families nationwide.

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Trump Administration Takes Action to Defend Families

This renewed focus on parental empowerment is part of a wider initiative under President Donald Trump, who has taken decisive action to stop biological males from competing in women’s sports.

Trump’s recent executive order bars transgender athletes from competing based on gender identity—a move applauded by parents, coaches, and women’s rights advocates alike.

Schools That Defy Federal Law Are Losing Funding

The federal government has already paused funding to the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maine due to alleged violations of Trump’s order. Both schools claim to follow NCAA policies, but those rules were only updated after intense political pressure and public backlash.

The investigation into UPenn was launched after the highly publicized controversy involving a transgender swimmer in 2022—a flashpoint that drew national attention and parental outrage.

Meanwhile, Maine’s defiance of Trump’s executive order sparked a second federal investigation, following a public spat between the President and the state’s left-wing governor.

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Bottom Line: A Win for Parents, A Blow to Woke School Agendas

With Secretary McMahon and President Trump leading the charge, America’s parents are finally seeing their voices restored in the education system. As the radical left pushes to keep families in the dark, this administration is fighting to bring truth, transparency, and traditional values back into the classroom.

Stay informed, stay empowered—your rights as a parent are worth defending.