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Yahoo
21-03-2025
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GESD mom wins fight for preliminary injunction, allowed back on school grounds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A parent who has won her fight for a preliminary injunction. Carrie Schmidt is now allowed back on school property and at school events. A federal court hearing was held on Thursday. The lawsuit, which spans 70 pages, centers around Schmidt, a mother, who believes this is part of a coordinated effort by the district. Schmidt told FOX4 that both her children and her constitutional rights were being violated. The mother of two previously led efforts to ban certain books in the classroom. At one point, she represented more than 90% of the complaints filed to the district regarding books she believed should be removed. Schmidt volunteers by packing snack packs for the men's and women's wrestling teams. One day, while doing so, she decided to walk around the school. She began taking photos of signs that she claims violate an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, called 'Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schools.' Police investigating shots fired into crowded Lawrence home She believes the executive order places the teacher-posted signs in direct conflict with the law, not because the signs say, 'safe space,' but because of the group GLSEN, which sponsors the sign. She believes the executive order places the teacher-posted signs in direct conflict with the law, not because the signs say, 'safe space,' but because of the group GLSEN, which sponsors the sign. After taking the photos, Schmidt sent them to a popular conservative, anti-LGBTQ Twitter page called 'Libs of TikTok.' One of the photos, which included a teacher's name, was shared by the page, resulting in online threats directed at the teacher. According to a letter from the district sent to Schmidt, the harassment became so severe that, at one point, the teacher had to leave work. That's when Schmidt's ban from school events went into effect. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android Following Thursday's hearing, Schmidt released the following statement to FOX4: 'No one pays me to fight for our children. The people that attack me without knowing what is going on is something I guess I have to bear. The judge said the district overreacted, which is an understatement in my opinion. The judge said I had done nothing disruptive and that the school district had too thin of skin. The judge put me back with every other parent who can come on the property or anywhere to support my children. Whatever persecution from others ignorant of what is at stake is a price I am willing to make.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Politics
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Parent sues Gardner Edgerton School District after being banned from school grounds
GARDNER, Kan. — The Gardner Edgerton School District is being sued by a parent who claims she raised concerns about the 'indoctrination of her children.' The woman alleges she was subsequently banned from all school events. Two Cybertrucks damaged in fire at Kansas City Tesla service center A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday. The lawsuit, which spans 70 pages, centers around Carrie Schmidt, the mother, who believes this is part of a coordinated effort by the district. 'We have rights as parents, we have rights as Americans and we have to stand up for ourselves because if we don't, the cycle will just continue,' she said. Schmidt told FOX4 that both her children and her constitutional rights are being violated. She is no stranger to the Gardner Edgerton School District. As a parent of two and an advocate for her beliefs, she previously led efforts to ban certain books in the classroom. At one point, she represented more than 90% of the complaints filed to the district regarding books she believed should be removed. Now, she's taking her fight from the Board of Education to the courtroom. Schmidt volunteers by packing snack packs for the men's and women's wrestling teams. One day, while doing so, she decided to walk around the school. She began taking photos of signs that she claims violate an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, called 'Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schools.' She believes the executive order places the teacher-posted signs in direct conflict with the law, not because the signs say, 'safe space,' but because of the group GLSEN, which sponsors the sign. 'I'm being retaliated against because I took some pictures at the school,' she said. But there's more to the story. After taking the photos, Schmidt sent them to a popular conservative, anti-LGBTQ Twitter page called 'Libs of TikTok.' One of the photos, which included a teacher's name, was shared by the page, resulting in online threats directed at the teacher. According to a letter from the district sent to Schmidt, the harassment became so severe that, at one point, the teacher had to leave work. That's when Schmidt's ban from school events went into effect. MSHP investigating shooting involving KCPD officers near 16th, Jefferson FOX4 asked Schmidt to respond yes or no to whether she believes districts have the right to ban individuals who they feel cause disruptions to learning, staff or students. 'That's not a yes or no answer for me,' she responded. 'For me, unless you have broken an actual law, you cannot be banned.' Thursday's hearing is a preliminary injunction hearing to grant Schmidt access to school grounds once again. We reached out to the school district late this afternoon. It's worth noting that students and staff are currently on spring break, so we will update this story once we receive a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
