What is the problem?

Mount Si High School and the Snoqualmie Valley School District have recently had their reputation damaged and have been in the national news due to the actions of a small number of teachers.  Teacher misbehavior at the Martin Luther King Day assembly resulted in disciplinary action against two teachers.  What many people don't know is that the MLK Day assembly is only one in a series of problems with teachers pushing their personal political opinions onto students in their classrooms and libraries, in violation of school district policy.  This biased few have also tried to push their personal agenda onto other school district employees.

The actions of a few individuals have unfairly damaged the reputation of everyone in the district, including the many teachers and staff who devote themselves to upholding professional standards and providing an excellent education to their students.

Over the last few years, parents have expressed their frustrations to school and district administrators over a variety of related issues, but felt that their concerns fell on deaf ears.  The Coalition to Defend Education (CoDE) was formed to give a united voice to those parents and community members who want a learning environment for our children that is safe and free of bias.

What do supporters of CoDE have to say about problems with bias in our schools?

There are many things parents and community members can do.

Step one - add your name as a CoDE supporter. This takes two minutes and costs nothing. You name will be kept strictly confidential unless you give permission to share it. Supporters can stay informed by joining our email list.

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There are many things you can do to restore balance in your school.

Step one - add your name as student supporter of CoDE. This takes two minutes and costs nothing. Supporters can stay informed by joining our email list.

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What is the Coalition to Defend Education doing to help?

For years parents and students complained, and school and district administrators did nothing. The Coalition to Defend Education was formed to be an advocate to School Administrators, the Superintendent, and the School Board for frustrated parents, community members, and students who want safe, balanced, and excellent schools.  CoDE will NOT go away and be quiet!

Project: Anti-Military Bias Promoted at Mount Si High School Library

The library at MSHS is promoting anti-military pamphlets.

Project: End disruptive and abusive behavior on the "Day of Silence"

CoDE's efforts result in new assurances from administrators.

Project: School district policies must be easily available to school employees

All employees need access to a policy manual.

Watching: MSHS Task Force on Teaching Controversial Issues

Principal Taylor organized a task force to evaluate the teaching of controversial issues at MSHS.