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Following their lawsuit against the Everett School District, LifeWise and their program directors in Everett have rallied behind the cry that the school district is “forcing kids to hide their Bibles.” They have even appeared on a national rightwing TV show to spread this message, very likely because they know it will work at garnering sympathy for their cause. As a result, people from out of state are already attacking the district in online forums. But here’s the thing: the

Support public education! The School Board needs to see and understand just how much our community supports them in holding firm against the outrageous demands of LifeWise. You don't need to speak, just show up. And wear BLUE ! The Everett School District's policies existed long before LifeWise arrived. District policy protects the safety of children leaving their care during the school day. And, District policy also maintains the neutrality required by both state and federal

(For context, read the last blog post found here .) With a looming deadline of responding to LifeWise’s threat letter by December 5, it is more important than ever to reach out to the Board with your voice of support. The Everett School Board attempted to play it safe by allowing LIfeWise to operate in the district and it backfired spectacularly. Right now we ask you to send a wave of encouragement and support to empower the ESD Board to do the right thing: DO NOT capitulate

Last week, Everett School District received a threat letter from a law firm representing LifeWise. With ridiculous demands and an impossible-to-meet deadline, the District will almost certainly be sued. The threat letter claims that the District privileges secular organizations and that it demonstrates “an animus toward religion.”  Let’s be very clear - there are no secular organizations taking children out of school and returning them during school hours at Emerson Elementar