FEE’s Kerry McDonald writes, “There is a lot to be frustrated about as 2021 concludes. Some places are back in lockdown over rising coronavirus cases, while others are re-imposing previous restrictions and introducing new ones—including my city.

The exodus from government-run schooling continues. https://t.co/fg37EHbniZ

— FEE (@feeonline) December 31, 2021

But at this joyful time of the year, I choose to be optimistic and focus on all the good things happening right now, particularly in the world of education.

Here are 4 positive educational trends to celebrate.”

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FreedomWorks’ Laura Zorc writes, “A couple of weeks ago, Terry McAuliffe said that parents shouldn’t have the final say in their children’s education. His remarks echo the current stance of the Democratic Party at large.

But thanks to the brave moms and dads of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe and allied Democrats are now eating their words.

“Parental rights were on the ballot in Virginia’s election. Parents turned out in droves to make their message heard loud and clear that they will no longer be an afterthought when it comes to decisions about educating their children.” @LauraZorc #ampFW https://t.co/WwD2V1H6Qe

— FreedomWorks (@FreedomWorks) November 8, 2021

Parental rights were on the ballot in Virginia’s gubernatorial election. Parents turned out in droves to make their message heard loud and clear that they will no longer be an afterthought when it comes to decisions about educating their children.

We saw incredible energy pick up for the race in just the past couple of months. What was once thought to be a blue win changed to a toss-up. And then, that toss-up turned out to be a clearly defined triumph for Mr. Youngkin.

There’s no doubt about it: Parents drove the momentum for Youngkin’s victory.”

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I was proud to endorse @GlennYoungkin. His win tonight is a clear and much needed signal for personal freedom and that parents are the deciders of their children’s education and future.

— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 3, 2021

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Education Secretary Cardona and President Biden should be ashamed for threatening states with mask bans

Secretary Cardona and President Biden should be ashamed. Using @usedgov as a weapon against states, like Utah, that have had some of the best education results during the pandemic is as wrong as it is low. https://t.co/VQnwVrSKIK

— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) August 19, 2021

Salt Lake City’s Fox 13 reports, “The U.S. Department of Education is warning Utah it could face a federal investigation for laws the legislature passed severely restricting masks in schools.”

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona wrote, “Utah’s actions to block school districts from voluntarily adopting science-based strategies for preventing the spread of COVID-19 that are aligned with the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts these goals at risk and may infringe upon a school district’s authority to adopt policies to protect students and educators as they develop their safe return to in-person instruction plans required by Federal law.”

Cardona also warned that other states “that have imposed mask bans could face civil rights investigations, arguing that they could discriminate against students and educators.” Some of those states include Texas, Arizona, Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee.

“Possible sanctions for any violation could include pulling millions in federal funds from the state,” Fox 13 notes.

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