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Teen student pens op-ed calling California’s woke education system a ‘failure’

California high school student Jordan Brace took a harsh stance on the state’s progressive approach to education, calling it a “failure.”

Brace explained on “Fox News @ Night” Wednesday that the state ranks 33rd in the nation in math and 38th in reading, which she believes is too low.

According to , California ranked 38th in overall K-12 education. US News and World Report.

“The entire California Department of Education appears to be more focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and its woke ideology than on giving students a proper education,” Brace wrote in an op-ed. ” he wrote.

Fewer than half of students achieved success at each grade level in English, math and science during the 2022-2023 school year, according to California Department of Education statistics.

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“I feel like kids my age, and kids across this country, are now being exposed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, not conservative values ​​and things to learn.” she explained to host Trace Gallagher. “Instead of focusing on DEI and the things that are being used to divide us, we should focus more on educating our students and making sure they have the skills and tools they need to have a successful future.” You need to be able to wear it.”

Jill Simonian, outreach director for PragerU Kids, said the statistics coming out of California’s education system are “horrifying” and that students are not being taught the fundamentals to become informed adults. I warned you.

But brace’s Editorial It gave me hope.

“This really proves that young people are smart and they’re starting to realize this, but they’re not going to have it anymore,” Simonian said.

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Mr Brace then extended his advocacy to the entire Department for Education, saying it was “hugely important” for young people to look to their parents for role models and direction.

“Honestly, I think this school system is failing not only the students but also the parents. “I’m talking about parents who don’t allow their children to change their gender, which is called domestic terrorism, and I think that’s just ridiculous,” she explained.

Simonian agreed, stressing the importance of instilling values ​​at home so that children are well prepared to enter the workforce as adults.

“It’s our job to educate and inform the people of this country,” Simonian said. “And our school system is the only school system, not just in California, but nationwide, that actively teaches our children to hate this country and divide us based on our differences. This is a shame. It’s the right thing to do.”

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