The New Face of Woke Education: Understanding the Dangers of SEL with Priscilla West

How did education shift from academic excellence to behavioral tracking? This week, Leighton Grey KC is joined by researcher Priscilla West (Government Accountability Institute) to discuss the systemic implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom.   Thanks to our sponsor Puurathletics.caShow your support with hats, hoodies, and hand-held coffee cups. https://puurathletics.ca/collections/grey-matter West argues that SEL isn't just about "empathy"—it's a tool for reframing worldviews and political opinions as measurable skills. If you’ve wondered why your child’s curriculum feels more like activism than academics, this episode provides the answers. Key Highlights: Reframing Character: How "zest" and "grit" became government metrics. The Collectivist Agenda: Tracing the ideological roots of modern educational trends. The Role of the GAI: How investigative research is exposing school-room indoctrination. Reclaiming the Classroom: Why parental involvement is no longer optional. Keywords: Social Emotional Learning, SEL, Education Reform, Priscilla West, Parental Rights, Classical Education, Government Accountability, Woke Education.