Unmasking Government Schools with Sheri Few

America's government schools aren't just failing — they're actively being used to subvert the very foundations of faith, family, and freedom. In this explosive episode of Unmasking Government Schools, host Sheri Few sits down with Ron Higgins — substitute teacher, USPIE Washington State chapter president, and a man who was fired for speaking biblical truth in the classroom.Higgins pulls back the curtain on what he witnessed firsthand: a system that silences Christian educators while promoting radical ideologies, glamorizing self-destructive behavior, and stripping parents of their rightful authority.In this episode:🚨 Ron Higgins fired for telling a student marriage is between a man and a woman — his response to the vice principal will shock you📖 The founding principles no longer taught: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Mayflower Compact🛡️ Why Higgins calls this a "spiritual battle" — and what parents must do to fight back🏠 Homeschooling as the path forward: restoring education to its biblical and local rootsResources & Links:Learn more about USPIÉ: https://uspie.orgSupport parental rights in education: Join the coalition at https://uspie.org/joinSubscribe to Unmasking Government Schools for weekly episodes exposing the truth about America's education systemThe battle for your children's minds is happening right now. Don't sit this one out.

Homeschooling College: How to Earn a 4-Year Degree for Under $30,000What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul? That's the question Christian homeschooling parents are asking as they face a higher education system drowning in nearly $2 trillion in federal student debt — and increasingly hostile to biblical values. Sheri Few sits down with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, to unpack Classical Conversations Plus: a suite of affordable, regionally accredited college pathways designed specifically for homeschool families.What you'll learn in this episode:• How Classical Conversations Plus offers a four-year degree through Southeastern University for less than $30,000 total• The difference between concurrent enrollment and dual enrollment — and why CC's curriculum stays under their control• Inside The Odyssey gap year program: leadership development, mentorship, and college credit for under $15,000• The Master of Arts in Classical Studies — now the largest classical education master's program in the world, built for homeschooling parents• Why 60% of college students change majors and how the classical model prevents that expensive mistake• How biblical worldview mentorship is embedded into every programFeatured programs:- Classical Fellowship — 4-year undergraduate degree- The Odyssey — gap year with travel and mentorship- Concurrent Enrollment — earn college credit through Challenge II, III, or IV- Masters in Classical Studies — for parents and educators- Degree Completion — finish the degree you started🎓 Learn more about Classical Conversations Plus: classicalconversations.comAbout USPIE: United States Parents Involved in Education is a nonprofit coalition working to return education to local control and restore parental authority. Join us at uspie.org

Are conversion therapy bans actually protecting children — or silencing the truth?In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, host Sheri Few sits down with Mike Stenhouse, CEO of the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity, to expose the legal and moral crisis behind conversion therapy bans — and what they really mean for parental rights and free speech.Stenhouse makes the case that these laws don't protect minors — they enforce a narrative that denies biological truth, silences counselors, and deepens childhood trauma in already-vulnerable youth.This episode covers:- Why the Supreme Court's recent Title IX ruling (and Justice Clarence Thomas's words) exposes the legal fragility of gender-identity mandates- The connection between childhood trauma — especially sexual abuse — and gender dysphoria in youth- How state laws requiring "affirmation-only" counseling violate First Amendment rights and parental consent- The term "dysphoric youth" and why language matters in this fight- Mike Stenhouse's recommendation for future guest Dr. Michael Menard, whose peer-reviewed research links adverse childhood events to long-term mental health crisesResources & Links:Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity: rifreedom.orgUSPIE.org: uspie.org📌 Subscribe to Unmasking Government Schools for weekly investigations into what's really happening inside America's education system.#ParentalRights #UnmaskingGovernmentSchools #EducationReform #MikeStenhouse #GenderDysphoria

The bill that could make President Trump's education promise permanent — and what YOU can do to help pass it.In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, Sheri Few sits down with Melanie Kurdys — USPIE board member and Michigan chapter president — to break down H.R. 2691, the legislation that would permanently abolish the U.S. Department of Education and end all federal education mandates.In this episode:• Why executive action alone can't permanently remove federal control of education• How H.R. 2691 is different from every other bill claiming to "close" the Dept. of Ed• The funding fix that could win over skeptical congressmen — and how Melanie helped write it• What happens to special ed, Title I, and other programs when the feds get out• The grassroots strategy that's already turning heads on the House Education CommitteeIf you believe education belongs to parents and local communities — not Washington, D.C. — this conversation is for you.Subscribe for weekly analysis connecting faith, family, and education freedom, and comment below: Should the federal government have any role in your child's education?

Is your child's school truly neutral — or has the system been intentionally designed to undermine your family's values?In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, Sheri Few sits down with Dr. Douglas Pietersma, researcher and contributor to the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI), to expose the philosophical and spiritual foundations beneath government schooling. Dr. Pietersma unpacks why the system cannot be reformed — and why the biblical mandate for parents to educate their own children has never been more urgent.In this episode:- Why 80–85% of children from Christian homes attend government schools — and the devastating correlation with faith abandonment- The myth of neutrality: how secular humanism functions as a state-sponsored religion inside the classroom- How legal doctrines like parens patriae and in loco parentis strip parents of authority the moment their child steps onto a school bus- The "frog in the pot" strategy: 170 years of gradual, intentional changes designed to produce a fully secularized system- Why government schools are not redeemable through reform — and what must replace them- Biblical foundations for home education: Deuteronomy 6, Ephesians 6:4, and the holistic development of childrenDr. Pietersma brings both conviction and grace to this conversation, offering a framework for engaging other parents with truth rather than just winning arguments. If you've ever wondered whether homeschooling is truly the biblical path — or simply felt unease about what's happening inside government schools — this episode is for you.Resources & Links:National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI): nheri.orgLearn more about USPIE: uspie.org🔔 Subscribe to Unmasking Government Schools for more episodes exposing the system and equipping parents.👇 Drop a comment: What's the biggest factor keeping Christian families in government schools — comfort, fear, or lack of information?#UnmaskingGovernmentSchools #Homeschooling #ParentalRights #ChristianEducation #NHERI #BiblicalWorldview #HomeEducation #SchoolChoice

Are ADHD diagnoses helping children — or harming them?In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, Sheri Few sits down with Sheila Matthews Gallo, co-founder of AbleChild, to expose the policies driving the dramatic rise in childhood ADHD diagnoses and psychiatric medication use.Sheila shares firsthand insights from the recent MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Summit at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where advocates, experts, and affected families called for urgent reform.Topics covered:• The surge in ADHD and childhood mental health diagnoses — and who benefits• Why AbleChild argues ADHD is a subjective diagnosis, not a medical condition• How schools identify, refer, and pressure families toward psychiatric evaluation• Mental health parity laws and the government funding behind psychiatric labeling• Tennessee's landmark transparency law on psychiatric drugs in mass violence investigations• What parents can do when schools push medicationLearn more about AbleChild: https://ablechild.org🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exposing what's happening in America's education system.Learn more about USPIE at uspie.org#adhd #MentalHealth #MAHA #ParentalRights #Education #PsychiatricDrugs #AbleChild #SheriFew #UnmaskingGovernmentSchools

More Money, Lower Scores: Why America's Schools Are Failing Despite Record FundingTest scores are collapsing — and it's not for lack of money. American taxpayers are pouring more into education than ever before, yet student achievement keeps sliding backward. In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, Sheri Few and guest Lila Wohlwend cut through the excuses to expose what's really behind the decline — and why bigger budgets and more administrators are making the problem worse, not better.📌 In This Episode:- The jaw-dropping gap between education spending and student outcomes- Why bloated administration is consuming resources meant for the classroom- What genuine educational leadership requires — and why it's absent in most districts- The direct link between failing schools and failing communities- Actionable steps parents can take to demand accountability right now📢 Don't let your child become another statistic. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🔗 Connect with USPIE: https://uspie.org

Help! The Smartphone Ate My Family — Phillip Telfer on Reclaiming Your Kids from Screen AddictionIs your child's smartphone running your household? You're not alone — and it's not your fault. Parents today face an unprecedented challenge: raising kids in a screen-saturated world with no generational playbook to follow.In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, Sheri Few sits down with Phillip Telfer — pastor, author of "Help! The Smartphone Ate My Family," and founder of Media Talk 101 — to expose how unchecked screen time is fueling anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline in our children, and what parents can do about it.What you'll learn: - Why "What age should my child get a phone?" is the wrong question — and what to ask instead - The alarming truth: kids 8–18 average 8 hours a day of entertainment screen time - How smartphones act like Gremlins — helpful with rules, destructive without them - Why reactive attention from screens is replacing the focused attention kids need to learn - How AI is allowing kids to bypass the learning process entirely — and what that means for their cognitive development - Why government schools are intentionally undermining your family's biblical worldviewThe GRACE Framework for Taming Tech: - Guardrails — Digital tools and physical boundaries (filters, internet-off hours, alternative phones) - Rules — Clear expectations set before giving access - Awareness — Age-appropriate conversations about the why behind the rules - Conversations — Ongoing, honest talks about real dangers (sextortion, pornography, predators) - Escape Routes — Kids need a safe place to come to you without fear of judgment💡 Key takeaway: Don't just take screens away — trade up. Replace screen time with better activities, model healthy tech use yourself, and go back to old-school methods like reading tangible books and writing by hand.Parental rights don't end at the schoolhouse door — and they don't end at the screen either.👇 What rules has your family set for screen time? Tell us in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exposing what's happening in government schools and equipping parents to fight back.#parentalrights #ScreenTime #SmartphoneAddiction #MediaTalk101 #Homeschooling #ChristianParenting #GovernmentSchools #EducationReform #GRACEFramework #DigitalParenting

Are your children's schools secretly mining their data? In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, we sit down with Rhonda Thomas, Founder and President of Truth in Education, to expose the alarming reality of student data collection — and what parents can do about it.In this episode:🔍 Student Data Mining — Schools are collecting far more than grades and attendance. Behavioral data, emotional profiles, and attitudinal information are being tracked, surveyed, and stored — often without parental consent.📜 FERPA Loopholes — Learn how the very law meant to protect student privacy has been gutted by exceptions that allow schools to share your child's data with third-party vendors, contractors, and tech companies.💻 Technology & AI in Schools — Programs like Go Guardian, Gaggle, and Lightspeed monitor student searches, emails, and keystrokes — even at home. AI is increasingly replacing teachers. Is this education — or training for compliance?🏫 Ideologies in Private & Christian Schools — Even faith-based schools aren't immune. Find out how SEL, CRT, and accreditation requirements are quietly reshaping curricula across all school types.🎬 "Educated for Liberty" Documentary — Rhonda shares about this powerful film that connects the dots and equips parents with the evidence they need to take action.Key takeaways:- 6.3% of children are now homeschooling — and growing- Schools can act as a parent's agent, consenting to data collection by outside companies- Technology in K-8 classrooms is harming children emotionally and relationally- Government schools, in their current form, may not be redeemable — but parents ARE waking upResources mentioned in this episode:🌐 Truth in Education: truthandeducation.org📧 Contact: info@truthandeducation.org📰 Substack: truth.substack.com🎥 "Educated for Liberty" Documentary — watch free at truthandeducation.org📖 FACE (Principle Approach): face.net🏠 Classical Conversations & Public School Exit — homeschooling resources🇺🇸 USPIE: uspi.orgTake action: Share this episode with parents, church groups, and community leaders. Rate, subscribe, and join the movement at uspie.org.