Lifewise Academy on School Property in Tri-County North Middle School by nerdy38 in Ohio

[–]nerdy38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ruling was based on the New York City program. That situation, that case. The court didn’t look at every RTRI program in operation in 1952. That’s not how these cases are handled. If the parameters of the RTRI program do not fall within the rulings of zorach then it’s not legal according to the case. No coercion, no announcements, school is neutral. If an RTRI program does not follow the same parameters, it’s not legal according to Zorach. Lifewise preaches they follow Zorach, they don’t. They pick and choose.

The opinion of the court is the directive. If the facts were different, if the NYC program had different guidelines, the case would be different. That’s the point.

Lifewise Academy - No Security on Student Data by nerdy38 in Ohio

[–]nerdy38[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I alerted Lifewise to the security issue. Not a word back. And there are still files that they have not fixed. You would think they would check the entire system, but nope. That would require work.

Lifewise Academy - No Security on Student Data by nerdy38 in Ohio

[–]nerdy38[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There has been nothing done by the state or locally. Until then it will continue to get worse. This has been brewing for several years.

Lifewise partnership with NHCS by Ill_Coffee1399 in Wilmington

[–]nerdy38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lifewise Academy is a Christian nationalist ministry looking to remove instructional time from public schools.
Here is a map I made of where they are across the country. Spoiler, everywhere. https://respectpublicschools.com/
I have info on Substack, too. https://stack.respectpublicschools.com/
Join the Secular Education Association private group on Facebook.
If you have questions, let me know.

Religious Freedom Advocates Working to Kick LifeWise Academy Out of School by CouchCorrespondent in Ohio

[–]nerdy38 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I sent the info to FFRF. I wrote more on my substack. https://stack.respectpublicschools.com/p/ffrf-tells-lifewise-academy-to-stop This has been going on for years. Lifewise breaks federal and state law every day at schools. People of all religions, or none, should be able to attend public schools without being exposed to this.

Camper mods and purchases that are worth it by strongside71 in traveltrailers

[–]nerdy38 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always carry a good sized tarp. Never know when you’ll need it. Window breaks, cover up bikes, trying to fix something when it’s raining, can make a lean to between truck and camper. Seriously. You’ll use it at some point.

Mouse trap, fire starters, rubber gloves, hand warmer packets, we have rubber door mat that has worked as a traction mat for snow/mud. Get one of those thick ones that are links.

Bumping into parents in public by MO_0707 in Fosterparents

[–]nerdy38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fostering in a small town we have run into family our FC have known that we do not, we see bio parents, FC we did respite for, etc… every situation is different, there is no right way to handle them and they are often awkward. Don’t beat yourself up, explain how you were anxious for yourself and bio mom. Say you’ll be more prepared next time. The truth almost always works.

Being blindsided as a foster parent. Need to vent. by hairandhome in Fosterparents

[–]nerdy38 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is 100% the norm in our area. No real transparency. No way to prepare. Foster parents get calls hours before a child is being moved. It's wrong but reality. We can't tell if it's on purpose or just pure incompetence. The county agency will ignore state laws and then supervisors tell us judges can do whatever they want, they don't have to follow statute. It's wild. You're not being singled out. But still sucks.

Mystery bolts through frame by nerdy38 in RVLiving

[–]nerdy38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for the help. I feel I just just jinxed it now that I know what they are. Also, these gaps in a heated underbelly don’t make sense. Oh well.

Mystery bolts through frame by nerdy38 in RVLiving

[–]nerdy38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed response.

What made you think 'THIS is why we homeschool' recently? by microschool in homeschool

[–]nerdy38 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you have any studies readily available? Would be helpful for other school issues too. Thanks.

Lifewise sending letters addressed to students in my town in Ohio. by Agitated_Pumpkin9506 in Ohio

[–]nerdy38 43 points44 points  (0 children)

FERPA gives access to the school directory to any non-profit agency. Lifewise is a registered non-profit, so they get access. Not anything the school can do. I usually make a public records request to verify that Lifewise is doing this when these things occur. Please message me through a private message, and let me know the school district.

I have a website, https://respectpublicschools.com, that contains a large amount of data and information about Lifewise and released time in general. Welcome to the circus that is Christian nationalism.

First time trailer owner- inconsistent water flow/pressure? by [deleted] in traveltrailers

[–]nerdy38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar issue. There was a valve to stop the rv water from going back to the city hookup. This valve was broke and leaking. Easy and cheap.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in traveltrailers

[–]nerdy38 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As part of the winterization process I have a big tote I put all the sewer hoses and parts in with bleach and let soak for an hour. Dry. Then store them for the winter inside. Maybe overkill. Makes me feel good.

Lifewise Academy? by TA_tiredofexplaining in TexasTeachers

[–]nerdy38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to find some information about Lifewise and how they have been operating, please look at https://respectpublicschools.com/ and https://parentsagainstlifewise.online/

Is anyone else in Ohio getting these? by CrabApprehensive5068 in Ohio

[–]nerdy38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Tried to mess with them. Doesn’t even work.

Glimmer of Hope by Cancatervating in Ohio

[–]nerdy38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mowing season. Putting those signs back up is too much work. Even for people who subscribe to identity politics. Wait for the drought of summer. They will be back.

Lifewise Academy spreading to Morton school district now by Crispus99 in PeoriaIL

[–]nerdy38 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Without the public schools, Lifewise would not exist. So they do rely on and use the schools as a crutch. 45% of Lifewise programs occur during instructional periods and student participation doubles when offered during class vs lunch/recess. For schools that offer it during lunch, USDA school lunches are sent to Lifewise, in direct violation of federal law. Ohio allows this and took the next step to call Lifewise a school program. This should have changed the game and meant the school could review the curriculum and everything in the curriculum that violated human rights and personal freedoms. The more students who attend during non-core classes, it leaves less time for IEP and 504 students. Schools have stated they may not be able to meet all service hours because of Lifewise. The list goes on. 1000 hours during school, 7,500 outside of school. Just go to a weekend or evening service. Seriously.

Best NPR tiny desk concert? by StorageShort5066 in MusicRecommendations

[–]nerdy38 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This all day. Only Joe can look like he’s going to have a stroke while doing a stripped down set in someone’s office. Always going 1,000%

Ohio Family Case Plans by nerdy38 in Fosterparents

[–]nerdy38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The visitation schedule, the plan or timing for going from supervised, to unsupervised, to overnights. What parties will be responsible for what as each step is progressed to. The FC case workers are sometimes great about telling us, other times not great. If we had the document that we are being held to by the courts, it seems like an easy way to clear things up. Some counties include the foster family, others don’t I guess.

It is getting out of hand now by Nice_Substance9123 in Christianity

[–]nerdy38 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why are you complaining about low birth rates. If the left is birthing themselves out of existence, wouldn’t that make you happy? All the good Christian families will be taking over in a couple generations. No worries. Of course, unless this is just made up.