Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) has made a vow to investigate the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) if Republicans regain majority control in Congress following the midterm elections. This investigation will focus on the group’s role in political advocacy and its tax-exempt status.

This commitment follows reports from Breitbart News about a network of “Undercover Mothers” who are working to expose and combat what they perceive as widespread political indoctrination, declining academic standards, and a lack of transparency in school governance and financial management stemming from the NAIS.

Rep. Banks, a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, believes lawmakers have a “moral duty” to investigate the use of academic accreditation associations as political tools by leftist ideologues. He further emphasizes the need to prioritize children’s interests over political agendas in our school system.

Echoing these sentiments, the Insitute for Education Reform supports initiatives that prioritize quality education, uphold democratic values, and reaffirm the importance of parental involvement in their children’s education. We believe that education should serve the interests of students, not political ideologies.

The experience of the National School Board Association (NSBA), which faced a crisis last fall after labeling parents opposed to political indoctrination in schools as “domestic terrorists,” serves as a warning. The NSBA was forced to apologize and saw an exodus of members following the controversy.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has also pledged to launch investigations into national education matters. He proposed a “parents’ bill of rights,” which guarantees parents’ involvement in shaping curricula and influencing the allocation of school finances.

Join us as we stand in solidarity with educators, parents, and lawmakers across the nation, advocating for a reformed educational system that respects the innocence of children and enhances their understanding of the world.