Unmasking Government Schools with Sheri Few

Is Your Child’s Smartphone Destroying Their Attention Span?

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

Your Child’s School Doesn’t Want You Asking These Questions

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.

The Grasshopper Mentality vs. The Giant Slayer Mindset

Did you know public school students can legally receive Bible education — during the school day? Released Time Bible Education has been doing it for over 100 years, and it's reaching kids who would never step foot in a church. In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, host Sheri Few sits down with Robert Kilo, Executive Director of School Ministries, to unpack one of the most powerful and overlooked tools for reaching the next generation with the Gospel. In this conversation:- What is Released Time Bible Education — and why is it 100% constitutional?- How School Ministries is reaching 50,000+ public school students every year- Why 30–50% of those students are unchurched — and what that means for the church- The multi-generational impact: students going home and witnessing to their parents- School Ministries' bold vision to reach 250,000 students annually by 2030How YOU can get involved — pray, volunteer, give, and connect2026 School Ministries National Conference📅 June 17–19 | 📍 Charleston, South CarolinaFeaturing keynote speakers Frank Turek & Dr. Roger ErdvigLearn more: https://schoolministries.org🙏 Get Involved with School Ministries:🌐 schoolministries.org🔗 Join the USPIE Movement:🌐 uspie.org

Kids Used as ICE Informants: Are Radicals Grooming Young Activists?

Would you let strangers teach your 12-year-old how to shield illegal immigrants from ICE? That's exactly what happened at a public library — and a Connecticut mom is blowing the whistle.In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, host Sheri Few sits down with Anne Manusky — President of USPIE's Connecticut Chapter, National Director of the Connecticut Republican Assembly, and mother with a Master's in Education — to expose how radical activists are systematically turning children into political foot soldiers.Topics covered:- The shocking "whistle kit" event that recruited minors to obstruct ICE enforcement- How Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is teaching children what to think — not how to think- Common Core's hidden social activism standards at every grade level- A proposed Connecticut bill that would bring homeschooled children under state data collection- Why the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is cause for hopeAs John Adams warned: the Constitution was made for a moral people. Today's schools aren't just failing that standard — they're actively undermining it.📣 If you believe parents — not the government — should guide their children's values, share this episode.🔗 Learn more about USPIE and how to get involved: uspie.org

The One Issue That Proves Congress Doesn’t Care About Parents

Your parental rights are under attack — and neither party is doing enough to protect them. In this episode, Sheri Few sits down with Michael Ramey to break down what's really happening in the courts and in Congress when it comes to parental rights in America. Michael walks through recent Supreme Court decisions that have upheld the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children — and why those victories matter. But he doesn't stop there. He also calls out both Republicans and Democrats for their failure to take a clear, courageous stand on legislation that could permanently protect parental rights at the federal level. If you believe parents — not the government — should have the final say in how their children are raised and educated, this conversation is for you.In this episode: - What the Supreme Court has said about parental rights- Key legislation that could protect parents — and why it's stalling- Why both political parties are falling short on this issue- What parents can do RIGHT NOW to fight backSubscribe for weekly conversations on education freedom, parental authority, and local control — because your children's future depends on it.Learn more about USPIE: https://uspie.org

The Truth About What’s Happening in Your Child’s Classroom

Are you truly involved in your child's life — or just nearby? In this episode, April Few sits down with John Rushemeza to discuss why intentional, consistent parental involvement is the most powerful force in a child's education and development — and why no government program can replace it. John shares practical wisdom on how parents can:-Build an unshakeable bond with their children through everyday engagement-Take back authority over what — and who — shapes their child's worldview-Create a family culture where learning flows naturally from home, not from a classroomWhether you're already homeschooling or just beginning to question whether the system is serving your family, this conversation will challenge and equip you.#parenting #homeschooling #parentalrights #parentingtips #christianparenting

Parents Are Demanding Action on This Bill—Here’s Why

Congress has a bill that could ELIMINATE the Department of Education — and parents across America are demanding action. Find out why HR 2691 is the ONLY bill that truly restores local control.In this episode of Unmasking Government Schools, host April Few sits down with Melanie Kurdys, President of USPIE Michigan, to break down HR 2691 — the bill that would permanently terminate the U.S. Department of Education and return education dollars directly to states, free from federal mandates.In this episode:- Why President Trump's Executive Order alone isn't enough- The critical difference between HR 369 and HR 2691- What happens to Special Education, school lunches, and Head Start under local control- The Mississippi phonics "miracle" — proof that states do it better- Exactly how to contact your representative and demand action TODAYThe federal government has been controlling your child's education for decades — and the results speak for themselves. This is the moment to push back.📢 Take Action Now: Contact your representative and ask them to co-sponsor HR 2691 If you believe parents — not Washington — should control education, share this video and help us spread the word.#DepartmentOfEducation #ParentalRights #EducationReform #HR2691 #LocalControl #GovernmentSchools #SchoolChoice #HomeschoolingFamilies #protectchildren 0:00 Introduction & USPIE Mission0:40 Meet Melanie Kurdys, USPIE Michigan1:12 USPIE's Goal: Close the Department of Education1:38 What Trump's Executive Order Actually Does3:33 The Problem With Moving DOE to Other Agencies6:14 HR 369 vs. HR 2691 — Which Bill Is Right?8:09 What Happens to Federal Programs Under HR 2691?10:25 Special Education & IEPs Under Local Control14:18 Success Stories: Lunch Programs, Head Start & More17:38 The Mississippi Phonics Miracle19:48 Current Status of HR 2691 in Congress23:51 How YOU Can Support HR 2691 Today27:26 USPIE Resources & Next Steps30:45 What Concerns Melanie Most About Government Schools33:50 What Gives Melanie Hope: The Great Parent Awakening36:47 Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Do Government Vouchers Cost Homeschoolers Their Freedom?

In this episode, we’re joined by homeschooling advocate and author Israel Wayne to discuss government vouchers, private schools, and homeschooling. Drawing from his book, Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, Israel shares a biblical perspective on education, parental authority, and the growing debate over government funding in private education. We explore how government vouchers can affect educational freedom, why many families are turning to homeschooling, and what parents should consider when weighing independence, school choice, and the future of their children’s education.

Parents MUST Talk to Their Kids About This

This episode focuses on the importance of active parental involvement in a child's education and upbringing. We share valuable parenting advice and discuss how consistent parent education can strengthen family bonding. By fostering strong parent-child bonding, we contribute significantly to positive child development and academic success.

Public Funds + Private Schools = Government Control?

In this episode, April Few and Robert Bortins discuss the complexities of school choice and its impact on the education system. They argue that accepting public funding for private education can blur the lines, effectively making private institutions public. This conversation highlights the importance of informing parents about public policies affecting their children's schooling, especially those related to charter schools and government funding.