Today’s episode examines how the Mahmoud v. Taylor Supreme Court ruling will likely enable a gradual dismantling of Inclusive education in U.S. public schools. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that this ruling, which seemingly reaffirms parental rights to opt out of objectionable content, is being stretched to allow objections not only to material but also to the identity and presence of educators and students, particularly those who are LGBTQ+, disabled, or neurodivergent. Dr. Hoerricks emphasises that true inclusion extends beyond mere compliance with Individualised Education Programs (IEPs), advocating for a pedagogical commitment where all students are seen as rightful participants, a vision now at risk. Ultimately, she contends that this legal precedent, framed as protecting parental choice, is part of a larger strategy to fragment public education and replace it with alternative models that are not obligated to uphold diversity or foster a pluralistic learning environment.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/after-mahmoud-the-coming-collapse
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