Join us on this episode of Busted Pencils, where we welcome Liz Mikitarian, founder of Stop Moms for Liberty. Listen in as Liz recounts her experience with the group Moms for Liberty, an organization that claims to fight for parental rights, yet has been accused of attacking educators. Liz enlightens us on how she founded Stop Moms for Liberty to counter this harmful behavior and how this group has made waves across Florida. We also revisit previous conversations about Moms for Liberty and remind listeners about the importance of casting their votes in significant elections.

Further, we explore the controversial issue of teaching history in Florida, specifically under the influence of Moms for Liberty. Liz, sharing her perspective and experience, discusses how the organization has managed to dominate school boards and enforce drastic changes in the education system. Together, we stress the importance of studying history, including the uncomfortable aspects of our past. We wrap up this part of our discussion with an examination of Moms for Liberty's goal of taking over school boards and its implications on Liz's county.

Lastly, Liz provides insight into the real power behind Moms for Liberty, highlighting that this group isn't grassroots, but rather backed by substantial players and funding. Listen as we tackle how this group, fuelled by fear and misinformation, aims to dismantle public schools and promote white Christian nationalism. We also talk about the necessity of democratic conversations in education, as opposed to seizing absolute power and control. Be sure to join us for this enlightening episode as we delve into the role of public schools in fostering democracy and the significance of diverse perspectives in education.