by Beau Larson | Sep 10, 2024 | Education, Government, Kids, Parents, Politics, School boards
The Declaration of Independence led to the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Whereas the Declaration of Independence declared the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the Bill of Rights took it a few steps further. The main takeaway...
by Thomas Hogan | Jun 13, 2024 | Book, DCJESD, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Education, Kids, Parents rights, Roseville City School District, Transgender
The Wake Up Placer (WUP) team is partnering with a group of local leaders to share that Placer County teachers, and other LGBTQ allies, are introducing transgender education themes into schools tailored to kindergartners through 8th grade kids. The goal of this...
by Thomas Hogan | Apr 11, 2024 | High school, Kids, RJUHSD, School boards
In the ongoing debate over the Roseville Joint Union High School District's (RJUHSD) priorities, the clash between supporting parents and appeasing the LGBTQ activists and their allies has taken a dramatic turn. As California schools grapple with groups...
by Thomas Hogan | Dec 6, 2023 | DCJESD, drag show, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Education, Government, High school, Kids, Mona Dearcos, Parents rights, Placer County, Rocklin Unified School District, RUSD, Travis Mougeotte
Gold Country Media’s current coverage of Rocklin teachers’ actions on parents’ rights has been sad and misleading. Their coverage reflects a concerning trend in their reporting. Over the past year, community members have been disheartened by the...
by Thomas Hogan | Nov 16, 2023 | Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Government, Kids, Parents rights, School boards, Teachers
In a recent interview with Jason Walker, a newly elected member of the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Board, we delved into his background, motivations for running for the board, and the pressing issues facing the district. Walker’s diverse personal...
by Thomas Hogan | Nov 16, 2023 | drag show, Education, Kids, RUSD
Over the last several months several Placer County school boards have drafted and voted on policies requiring district staff to share any changes in student’s sexual identity with their parents – usually within 48 hours. WUP staff attended the 9/6/23...