Monthly News & Updates

November 2023 | Issue No. 1

Letter From the President

Dear Powerful Union Members,

I am thrilled to extend a warm greeting to you from the Power2Parent Union. As we stand on the cusp of National Parents as Teachers Day, a day that celebrates the pivotal role parents play in the education and development of their children, we are excited to announce a new venture that further champions this vital partnership...

AI For Edu Featured Resource: Khanmigo

Khanmigo is an AI virtual tutor and teaching assistant that uses ChatGPT-4 to interact with users in student or teacher mode. The tool, which is in its Beta testing phase, was developed by Khan Academy.

Khanmigo can interact with students as a historical character, serve as a writing coach, engage in debate, and provide immediate computer coding instruction. Teachers can use the tool to assist with lesson planning.

Opinion: CCSD Should Think Twice Before Muzzling Meeting Attendees

A visiting pastor was removed from a Clark County School Board District Meeting on Sept. 28 when he read passages from “Flamer” by Mike Curato, a pornographic book available in the district school libraries.

Pastor John Amanchukwu, of North Carolina, was interrupted during his allotted speaking time by Clark County School Board of Trustees President Evelyn Garcia Morales, who called his direct quotations from “Flamer” both ‘profane’ and ‘inappropriate.’ Garcia Morales stopped Amanchukwu’s time and had him escorted from the meeting place, along with several other meeting attendees.

Join Us: Grand Opening Event!

We are excited to announce the grand opening of the new Power2Parent office, a significant milestone in our mission to advocate for parents' rights in education when it comes to their children. We are thrilled to invite you to join us for this momentous occasion.

Date: December 1st, 2023

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Location: 6670 S Tenaya Way #190 89113

RSVP Here

Event Highlights: Future of AI for Education

Educators have the choice to Embrace Artificial Intelligence as a part of their curricula or risk alienating students from acquiring skills that industry is increasingly incorporating.

An AI expert presented to a room of about thirty parents, teachers, businessmen, and parents at a Power2Parent seminar held at West Sahara Library Oct. 17.

Need to Know: How CCSD Selects Library Books and How to Challenge Them

Warning: Explicit Content

“Flamer” by Mike Curato made the American Library Association’s list of the Top 13 Most Challenged Books in 2022 for LGBTQIA+ content and sexually explicit content. It currently sits on the shelves of school libraries within the Clark County School District.

Read on for information on how material is selected for information on what parents can do to challenge explicit content.

Family Fun: Teaching Our Children to Express Gratitude

The practice of expressing gratitude has tangible benefits for both mind and body. According to the Mayo Clinic, research studies show that practicing gratitude can decrease "depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease." Showing gratitude can also help with sleep and mood due to a release of oxytocin that follows displays of positivity. Read more from The Mayo Clinic here.

New Thanksgiving Tradition: Create a Thankful Tree @HGTV

62 Fun Conversation Starter Questions for Your Thanksgiving Table @Real Simple

Donor Opportunity: Join the Global Giving Initiative, Giving Tuesday

Join the global giving initiative, Giving Tuesday! The next opportunity to participate is Nov. 28. Plan to forgo a latte and make a tax-deductible donation.

Any contribution, no matter how small, advances the cause of Power2Parent, a powerful partner in fighting for parental rights within our communities.

Give Here