New Mexico mothers call for transparency in school curricula and policies
Two New Mexico mothers argue that recent state education policies limit parental oversight of classroom content, especially on gender and sexuality topics.
Kristy Borrego Ojinaga and Laura Girdner, both mothers in New Mexico and affiliates of the Independent Women’s Network, have voiced concerns that state schools are withholding critical information from parents. Their complaints include a distressing classroom incident involving a restroom interaction and a fourth-grade sex-education lesson featuring a video titled “puberty fairy,” despite opting their children out. They point to House Bill 7, passed in 2023, which they say curtails parental consent regarding reproductive and gender-affirming health services.
According to the mothers, teachers feel pressured to stay silent about these changes for fear of retaliation. They argue that effective public education requires partnership with families rather than schools acting as sole guardians of children’s learning. The piece urges New Mexico parents to demand greater transparency and involvement in curriculum decisions.
Why it matters
Parents need clear insight into school curricula and policies that affect their children's upbringing.
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