EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 11 MIN
Rhyen Staley | Defending Education: How Schools Are Shaping Political Agendas
from The Steve Gruber Show · host Chancellor
Rhyen Staley, father, longtime coach and educator, and Director of Research at Defending Education, joins The Steve Gruber Show to expose what he calls the radical pipeline turning America’s teachers into activists. Staley breaks down how educational programs, curriculum choices, and professional development are increasingly encouraging political advocacy in schools, often at the expense of core teaching and student learning. He also discusses the broader cultural and societal impact of this trend, why parents should be vigilant, and what educators, policymakers, and communities can do to reclaim education for its intended purpose, preparing students, not promoting ideology.
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Rhyen Staley, father, longtime coach and educator, and Director of Research at Defending Education, joins The Steve Gruber Show to expose what he calls the radical pipeline turning America’s teachers into activists. Staley breaks down how educational programs, curriculum choices, and professional development are increasingly encouraging political advocacy in schools, often at the expense of core teaching and student learning. He also discusses the broader cultural and societal impact of this trend, why parents should be vigilant, and what educators, policymakers, and communities can do to reclaim education for its intended purpose, preparing students, not promoting ideology.
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