Raising Them Right: Reclaiming Education. Restoring Values.

• Episode 2: Kevin Kijewski on School Choice, Parental Rights, and the War Against Catholic Education in Michigan

  Episode Summary: In this explosive episode of Raising Them Right, host Monica Yatooma sits down with Kevin Kijewski, Michigan Attorney General candidate, attorney, and former Catholic school superintendent, to expose how Michigan’s educational and legal systems have been weaponized against parents—and against faith-based schools.Kijewski dives deep into the roots of Michigan’s unconstitutional Blaine Amendment, revealing how anti-Catholic bias still affects funding, choice, and access to quality education today. From advocating for a new Office of Parental and Student Rights to confronting the censorship of parents on public school platforms, Kevin shares his bold vision for restoring constitutional values, academic excellence, and true parental authority.This episode isn’t just a legal breakdown—it’s a wake-up call for conservative parents who feel ignored, silenced, or powerless in today’s education wars.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The historical and unconstitutional roots of the Blaine Amendment in MichiganWhy school choice isn’t just about funding—it’s about freedomHow Catholic schools succeeded during COVID while public systems failedWhat Kijewski’s proposed Office of Parental and Student Rights would actually doThe illegal ways public school pages are censoring parent speech onlineWhy homeschooling deserves equal protection under the lawHow COVID relief funds were diverted to political agendas instead of student outcomesWhy academic performance is plummeting—and how to fight backMemorable Quotes: “Parents are not co-parents with the state. They are the primary educators. And it’s time the system reflected that.” — Kevin Kijewski“If your speech can be censored by your child’s school district, we have a First Amendment crisis—plain and simple.” — Monica YatoomaCall to Action: Feeling silenced? You don’t have to stay that way.📬 Email Kevin at [email protected] 🌐 Learn more at https://www.kdklawoffice.com/ 📢 Speak up at school board meetings—and know your legal rights 🧾 Challenge unconstitutional education practices and push for real reformResources Mentioned:Kevin Kijewski for Michigan Attorney General:linkedin.com/in/kevin-kijewskiBlaine Amendment historyFOIA strategies for uncovering misuse of education fundsGreat Education Action https://www.greatei.org/Catholic and homeschool legal advocacyListen Now:Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us elevate bold voices and restore American education.

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• Episode 1: Shayna Levin on Exposing School Board Failures and Fighting for Parental Rights in Public Education

  Episode Summary:In this powerful premiere episode of Raising Them Right, host Monica Yatooma sits down with Shayna Levin, a Michigan mom-turned-school board member who went from volunteering in classrooms to fighting behind the scenes for transparency, accountability, and parental rights in public education.Shayna pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside school boards, why good teachers are afraid to speak out, and how parents can hold administrators accountable, even without a title. Her journey is raw, bold, and deeply relatable for anyone who’s ever felt frustrated with the state of public education.This is more than a personal story, it’s a roadmap for conservative parents and advocates looking to protect their kids, reclaim their schools, and restore common sense to classrooms.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The real reason behind classroom disruptions and why schools often do nothingHow FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests can empower parentsThe legal and administrative barriers school boards hide behind, and how to navigate themWhat "Least Restrictive Environment" (LRE) means and how it’s impacting IEPs and general ed classroomsWhy Shayna ultimately resigned and why you don’t need a title to make a differenceHow school vending machines are quietly contributing to behavior issuesActionable steps parents can take today to protect their kids and challenge the systemMemorable Quotes:“You don’t need a title to make change — you just need to know where to put your energy.” — Shayna Levin"Your kids are not a paycheck. But to many school districts, that’s exactly what they’ve become.” — Monica Yatooma Call to Action:If you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t matter, this episode proves it does.Email Shayna at [email protected] or connect with Monica at www.greatea.orgSpeak at your next school board meeting.Submit a FOIA request.Be brave. Be loud. Be the parent your child needs.Resources Mentioned:Connecting with Shayna on LinkedInGreat Education Action (Great EA)Great Education Initiative (GEI)WLCPR (Walled Lake Citizens for Parental Rights)Michigan Save Our KidsFOIA request tips (reach out to Shayna directly!)Listen Now:Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us elevate bold voices and restore American education.

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