From Civic Education to Social Activation: How Modern Schooling Reframes the Purpose of Education

January 27, 2026

From Civic Education to Social Activation:
How Modern Schooling Reframes the Purpose of Education


Introduction

In recent years, Minnesota—like many states—has seen a noticeable increase in student-led and youth-centered activism. This has prompted a reasonable question from parents and community members: Is this rise in activism merely a coincidence, or is [Read More]

CPL Bi-Annual Letter May 2023

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May 2023

Dear Child Protection League Friends,

Child Protection League actively fundraises twice a year with a mailed letter highlighting our work, activities, goals, things to watch for and future objectives. Those who receive it consistently find it an extremely effective summary of our work, and something they wish to share with others.

However, [Read More]

2024-06-03T21:21:59-05:00May 23, 2023|CPL Article, curriculum, education, kids & covid|

Racial Quotas in School Discipline Creating Unsafe Classrooms

December 19, 2017

Racial Quotas in School Discipline Creating Unsafe Classrooms

The U.S. Department of Education issued a “guidance” to schools [referred to as a “Dear Colleague Letter,” January 2014] that threatened schools with loss of federal funding if students of color are disciplined more frequently than white students.

That directive was promoted as a way to “improve [Read More]

2023-06-05T17:08:44-05:00December 19, 2017|CPL Article, CRT-Equity, curriculum, education|

Gender Identity Politics at Anoka-Hennepin School District

March 23, 2017

Last Monday night the Anoka Hennepin School Board meeting was packed and the testimony was strong in support of privacy rights of students. The six-member school board and superintendent heard from the public in a big way regarding whether the largest school district in Minnesota should adopt a “gender-inclusivity policy” that would give special protection to transgender students. [Read More]

2023-06-05T17:16:40-05:00March 23, 2017|CPL Article, education, exploitation, gender, privacy|
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