Woke Nightmare: Just as Hitler and Communists Have Used 'Re-education' of the Youth, It's About to Happen Here in the US, Starting With Illinois

 "Illinois is literally about to mandate that every one of its licensed teachers adopt progressive political orthodoxy and impart that ideology to students. The entire Illinois teacher corps will be effectively forced into political re-education and compelled to turn their classes into woke indoctrination sessions." -Stanley Kurtz, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center

Back in the '80's, wanting to give my children a head start in the very basics of education, and not happy with the liberal-leaning ideology found in public schools of that time, I opted to homeschool for a few years at least. (Image: Pixabay)

But, what is being proposed now makes the education frontier of that time look more like "Little House on the Prairie."

Parents of school-aged children, grandparents and teachers, who appreciate traditional education centered around things kids should actually be learning—such as reading, writing, math and science—must be warned of what is currently being pushed into implementation.

In his January 19th article in the National Review, Stanley Kurtz, who is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, sounded the alarm about the new Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards, or CRTL Standards, being proposed by the Illinois State Board of Education.

"Should the rule be ratified on February 16, the entire Illinois teacher corps will be effectively forced into political re-education and compelled to turn their classes into woke indoctrination sessions," Kurtz wrote. "...the most extraordinary in a raft of outrageous dictates is that teachers must 'embrace and encourage progressive viewpoints and perspectives.' Illinois is literally about to mandate that every one of its licensed teachers adopt progressive political orthodoxy and impart that ideology to students. I've seen some pretty extreme stuff in my time, but my jaw is now officially on the floor."

Kurtz continues, noting that "...Teachers already pressed into the role of de facto leftist community organizers by the 2015 Illinois civics law will soon be liable to negative performance reviews; student, peer, or parent complaints; or even failure of licensure, if they refuse to lead classroom discussions or organize student protests and lobbying expeditions on behalf of leftist causes. Illinois' new Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards, in combination with the existing Illinois civics law, really do formalize the conversion of K-12 schools into political indoctrination camps."

The compulsory curricula is eerily reminiscent of the way Hitler and various communist leaders (including the current Chinese Communist Party) forced their ideology on the youth of their time, in an effort to brainwash the upcoming generation.

And if you think moving from the Land of Lincoln will preserve your child's freedom to think, Kurtz warns that the "Illinois experience is about to go national," with the result being "'action civics' on the Illinois template in every state in the union."

What can concerned citizens, parents, and teachers do?

Kurtz notes that "serious pushback from the public just might tilt enough votes to block ratification." The authorization of the CRTL standards is due to happen in just a couple weeks, on Feb. 16th.

A Zero Hedge article on this chilling, communist-style re-education form explains who will be making this decision:

"All is not yet lost. The final word on the CLTL Standards is up to an obscure Illinois legislative committee known as JCAR, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. It will make its final decision on February 16. Opposition to the standards seems to be led by Rep. Stephen Reick (R-Woodstock), a JCAR member. However, JCAR is usually a rubber stamp and it is dominated by Chicago area legislators and others who support the standards. Unless they are overwhelmed by complaints, the standards will take effect. JCAR's members are listed here. Tell them what you think." 

By all means, read in full the articles linked in this commentary, let your voice be heard, and PRAY for the future of America.

Sources: National Review, Zero Hedge

Sounding the Alarm on the Chilling Revisionist 'History' Being Taught in Public Schools Today

"'The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been openly celebrating the 1619 Project,' Newman said, because through propaganda, brainwashing, lies, indoctrination, misinformation and disinformation, and psychological warfare, Americans can be convinced to hate their own country and dismantle it from the inside. Then America's economic or military power will no longer pose a threat to the CCP." -Epoch Times article

More terrifying than any horror movie today, is the indoctrination of America's children through propaganda in the public schools; namely false history. (Image: Pixabay-Ernesto Eslava)

Especially as a soon-to-be grandma, when thinking about the prospect of my grandchild being fed a steady diet of re-written, America-hating public school curricula, it turns my stomach.

To what am I referring? Surely, the current curricula couldn't be that bad, could it? Besides, isn't it just in universities that young people encounter ultra-liberal and progressive professors who delight in undermining any conservative values or outlooks their students may have brought with them?

Sadly, as a sobering article by Ella Kietlinska in the Epoch Times points out, this alarming trend of thought is being taught as 'history' in public schools across the nation today.

Kietlinska writes that author and award-winning journalist, Alex Newman warned that the "history taught in public schools is 'a complete and total reversal of reality' and the root cause of the civil unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis that has spread across the nation."

Newman cites as an example, the New York Times' "1619 Project" (created by NY Times reporter Nikole Sheri Hannah-Jones), which he said is "essentially fake history, as historians from across the political spectrum—and even The New York Times' own fact-checker—publicly confirmed."

Kietlinska writes in the Epoch Times article:

Despite this criticism, the series, which posits that America was not founded on the basis of liberty in 1776, but on the basis of slavery in 1619, has become school curriculum that is taught across America, Newman said.

According to Hannah-Jones, the notion is that racism and evil are embedded in the very DNA of America, Newman said. Since DNA cannot be changed or removed, "and so what she's really saying—as the mullahs say in Iran—'Death to America.' You've got to kill America to get rid of this horrible DNA," Newman said.

"This could not be more wrong," because America's founding fathers wanted to abolish slavery as it was incompatible with the country's founding principles based on Christian values, Newman said, adding that Thomas Jefferson fought a war against slave catchers in North Africa, and James Madison, the father of the Constitution, "loathed slavery" and expressed this view on many occasions.

Duly noted is the fact that nearly every culture or civilization has included slavery to some extent in its existence throughout history.

According to Kietlinska's report, Newman warned that "one of the most popular history books in the US is Howard Zinn's 'A People's History of the United States' which is a key text in schools and has sold more than 3 million copies."

Another red-flag warning about this propaganda-history teaching should be the fact that China's government is 100 percent for it.

Kietlinska writes:

"The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been openly celebrating the 1619 Project," Newman said, because through propaganda, brainwashing, lies, indoctrination, misinformation and disinformation, and psychological warfare, Americans can be convinced to hate their own country and dismantle it from the inside. Then America's economic or military power will no longer pose a threat to the CCP.

All of this should be a clarion call to parents, grandparents and all who value truth in history, and especially that of America, to demand that fact-based historical curricula be taught in our public schools.

And if that doesn't happen, parents can pursue charter and private schools, as well as exploring homeschooling as an option.

As Newman pointed out in the Epoch Times report, "The truth, I believe is much more powerful than lies." Click here to read the full article in Epoch Times, by Ella Kietlinska.

*This article first appeared in Breaking Christian News

Twenty Angels are Dancing

Most everyone has an outlet of some sort, or a certain way in which they process tragedy, difficulties or challenges. It seems, ever since I was old enough to write, mine has been through words. This weekend I couldn't sleep as the horrible news from Friday's classroom shooting in Newtown kept replaying in my mind. In the midst of thought, prayer and numerous unsuccessful attempts to return to sleep; words slowly began to form from what my heart was feeling. It's my hope that healing this tragic wound that's affected the entire country can come as each of us contribute our prayers, love, words and music--pouring them out on the devastated hearts connected with Sandy Hook Elementary school. 

There were seven adults killed along with the children, and then the gunman took his own life, however, the following words are focused alone on the loss of such young lives . . . the twenty little souls that left this earth for Heaven that day. 
 
Twenty Angels are Dancing     
(a response to a great tragedy)




Halfway through December, two thousand and twelve
From a regular Friday to the darkness of hell
Just a young, troubled boy—for reasons unclear
Stormed into the classrooms and unleashed a fear
Given over to evil and hatred inside
That day taking twenty innocent lives

Twenty angels are dancing in Heaven tonight
Pulled from such darkness, brought into the Light
With each little last breath, the Savior’s strong arms
Carried with pure love away from the harm

Hearts that are breaking on hearing the news
Try waking this nightmare; it cannot be true
Mothers' arms aching in empty embrace
Dads' minds filled with sorrow, long the day to erase
‘Neath trees and menorahs gifts still wrapped, remain
With each family we all grieve, hearts feeling their pain

Twenty angels are dancing in Heaven tonight
Pulled from such darkness, brought into the Light
With each little last breath, the Savior’s strong arms
Carried with pure love away from the harm

Will hope again fill where it had been known?
How will come comfort? By God’s grace alone
Trusting the unseen for each little soul
Lovingly He is restoring them whole
Hand holding hands, no longer in fear
A smile, a wave, and joy for the tears

Twenty angels are dancing in Heaven tonight
Pulled from such darkness, brought into the Light
With each little last breath, the Savior’s strong arms
Carried with pure love away from the harm

. . . Carried with pure love away from the harm.