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Update on SPPI’s Public Records Case Against Arizona’s Mesa Public Schools

SPPI v Mesa Public Schools Public Records Lawsuit

SPPI’s hearing against Mesa Public Schools will address the district’s minimal response to our public records request, which yielded less than 50 email addresses despite serving over 60,000 students.

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Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico Parents Want Gender Ideology Out of School Curriculum

Transgenderism in New Mexico Southwest Public Policy Institute

Co-authored by Judy Pino and Patrick M. Brenner. Originally published at abqjournal.com on February 18, 2024. Radical gender ideology is running rampant through New Mexico’s public schools. State-funded after-school clubs that encourage children to explore LGBTQ+ identities without their parents’ knowledge are appearing in school districts more frequently. Children are being harmed by the dogged pursuit […]

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Breitbart Covers SPPI and IWF Survey Project

In an exciting development for advocates of parental rights and educational transparency, the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) and the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) have made national headlines with our recent survey project. Breitbart News, a leading source for conservative news and opinion, has featured our groundbreaking survey, spotlighting the concerns of New Mexico parents […]

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Survey: Evaluating Parental Insights on Controversial Curriculum

New Mexico Transgenderism in Education Survey

The survey highlighted significant parental skepticism towards the inclusion of transgender topics in New Mexico’s public school curriculum.

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Survey Among Parents of Las Cruces Public School Students

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The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex has new signage in time for the special ceremony to rename the Las Cruces Public Schools administration building. Miranda Cyr/Las Cruces Sun-News

The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce the completion of a recent survey focusing on the appropriateness of book content in school libraries. This survey was conducted from November 14th to 16th and engaged parents of students attending Las Cruces Public Schools. A total of 55 parents participated in this important survey, offering […]

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The Center Square: Utah Creates an Ideal Homeschool Environment with Universal ESAs

Utah Fits All Scholarship

If you’re a homeschooling parent, an exciting development in Utah offers your family an impressive benefit. Earlier this year, lawmakers in Salt Lake City created the Utah Fits All Scholarship, putting the Beehive State in the forefront of the Education Saving Account movement. What does that mean? Starting in the 2024-25 school year, all K-12 […]