Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shares his thoughts on Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s declaration of emergency during an appearance on ‘The Ingraham Angle’. Massachusetts public school students will now be subjected to an updated sex and health education curriculum that aims to be more inclusive towards the LGBTQ+ community. This curriculum will cover topics such as bodily autonomy, mental and emotional health, dating safety, nutrition, sexually transmitted infections, and consent. The decision to adopt this new curriculum was made unanimously by officials. It is worth noting that Massachusetts does not mandate sexual education in schools, but it does recommend it. Districts have the option to either adopt the curriculum or develop their own standards.
Governor Maura Healey, who happens to be the nation’s first openly lesbian governor, applauded the decision and described the new curriculum as “inclusive, medically accurate, and age-appropriate.” She expressed gratitude to the Board for approving the update, and claimed to have taken into consideration input from residents across the state. The new sex and health education standards in Massachusetts are divided into four age groups: pre-K through second grade, grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12.
For the youngest students, the guidelines include teaching decision-making skills, social awareness, and hygienic habits such as handwashing. They will also discuss gender-role stereotypes and the importance of treating everyone with respect. As students progress through the grades, the curriculum will cover topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual health.
Critics of the governor argue that she is ignoring the concerns of Massachusetts parents and prioritizing “activist ideologies.” They claim that the Board of Education did not make any significant changes to the curriculum despite receiving numerous comments from parents who disapproved of it. The Massachusetts Family Institute President, Ian Huyett, expressed his organization’s commitment to standing with parents to protect their children from what they perceive as sexualization and gender confusion in schools.
Overall, the adoption of this new curriculum in Massachusetts has sparked both support and opposition. Time will tell how effective it proves to be in educating students and addressing the concerns of parents.
