ADF commends Trump executive order that teaches children to respect each other, America

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Tyson Langhofer, director of the Center for Academic Freedom, regarding an executive order President Donald Trump issued Wednesday called “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling”:

“Every student deserves to be treated equally under the law, regardless of race or religion. Schools exist to educate, not indoctrinate children. As the U.S. Supreme Court recently wrote, K-12 schools are the 'nurseries of democracy,' underscoring the inherent duty of schools to teach students how to engage in civil discourse on difficult topics and build common ground, rather than separate based on their differences. President Trump is right to ensure that federal funding of education goes toward teaching our nation’s children to love and respect each other—and our great nation—rather than pit kids against each other, and against the fundamental freedoms that make America exceptional. All students deserve to learn in the best possible environment, free from discriminatory policies, where they can truly flourish and thrive.”

• Pronunciation guide: Langhofer (LANG’-hoff-ur)

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