This new focus on “equity” and the social-emotional learning proposal is completely inappropriate and out of line. The role of public education is to provide children with factual knowledge, and allow them the opportunity to examine and interpret those facts, in order to form their own unique and individual opinions and beliefs. Schools are supposed to encourage a broad and open learning environment, rich in facts and information, and devoid of personal opinions. A student should not know their teacher’s political leanings, beliefs, or stance regarding current social issues. If they do, you are no longer educating, you are influencing and indoctrinating. Mandating our publicly funded education facilities indoctrinate the children you’re entrusted with educating is morally reprehensible. Which is a bit ironic given that this new curriculum is supposed to shape morals and values. It goes against everything the institution of educating is supposed to stand for. Enough is enough! Your job is not to raise or parent our children. Your job is to educate them. Moral beliefs and personal values have no part in that.