Parental Rights and Education

Our nation boasts some of the best public (and private) educators in the world. Unfortunately, we also have some teachers and administrators whose work and worldview are less than ideal.

Too often, the area of education sees the tension between parents and a group of professional elites who believe they can better make decisions for all children.

Public School: "No Parents Allowed" - Laws in a majority of states limit or entirely deny to parents any “right” to be present on school grounds where their child is in attendance.

Public School: Parents Are Losing Say Regarding Content - The Ninth Circuit in Fields v. Palmdale (2005) held that, “Parents…have no constitutional right…to prevent a public school from providing its students with whatever information it wishes to provide, sexual or otherwise, when and as the school determines that it is appropriate to do so.” (emphasis added) See below for some specific examples.

Homeschool: Parental Rights to Educational Choice Being Questioned - Several academic journals over the last few years have featured claims by academic elitists “that public education should be mandatory and universal.” See below for several examples of homeschool families who, although homeschooling legally, had their decision undermined.

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The Landmark Decision of Mahmoud v. Taylor, with William Wagner

By Parental Rights Foundation • September 9, 2025

Welcome back to the EPPiC Broadcast! We’re kicking off season 11 with returning guest William Wagner, Esq. William is the Vice President of the Parental Rights Foundation, and a constitutional legal scholar. Today, he discusses the recent monumental Supreme Court decision on Mahmoud v. Taylor from this past summer, and what it means for parents' right to direct… The post The Landmark Decision of Mahmoud v. Taylor, with William Wagner appeared first on Parental Rights Foundation.

Virginia School Violated Parents’ Trust?

By Elizabeth Schatzinger • August 13, 2025

Once again, my Northern Virginia neighbors are in the national news for taking inappropriate liberties with somebody else’s kids. It wasn’t that long ago that Loudoun County Schools were under fire for covering up cases of sexual assault by a student against multiple female students, then having an angry father of one of those girls… The post Virginia School Violated Parents’ Trust? appeared first on Parental Rights Foundation.

Foundation Releases New Public School Opt-Out Report

By Elizabeth Schatzinger • July 23, 2025

Today the Parental Rights Foundation is proud to release our latest report, Opting Out: A Summary of Parental Rights Laws Relating to Opting Children Out of Certain School Classes and Activities. This report brings you a state-by-state summary of the laws governing when and how a child can be opted out of a public-school program… The post Foundation Releases New Public School Opt-Out Report appeared first on Parental Rights Foundation.

The Advocacy Toolkit Is Here

By Elizabeth Schatzinger • July 9, 2025

I am pleased to share with you the Parental Rights Advocacy Toolkit — a brand-new resource designed to help you speak up for parental rights during Congress’s August Recess. Whether you're new to advocacy or a seasoned supporter, this toolkit gives you everything you need to take action: A clear overview of the Parental Rights… The post The Advocacy Toolkit Is Here appeared first on Parental Rights Foundation.

The Supreme Court on Public School Opt-out Provisions

By Elizabeth Schatzinger • July 2, 2025

On Friday, June 27, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case out of Montgomery County, Maryland, over whether parents have a right to opt their children out of public education materials that promote beliefs in contradiction with those the parents wish to teach their children. The Court decided 6-3… The post The Supreme Court on Public School Opt-out Provisions appeared first on Parental Rights Foundation.

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