Why? Because any educational progress families made independently would weaken the union's negotiating position. This move spotlights the raw clash between powerful public school unions and fundamental parental rights.

In an interview with CBN News, Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute, didn't mince words: the United Educators of San Francisco feared families and students might actually benefit without them—something that "takes away the power" of their walkout. 

Donalds calls it how she sees it—a monopoly on education that only survives because too many parents feel trapped with no real alternatives. But change is accelerating.

The number of homeschooled children has nearly doubled in the past six years to at least four million nationwide. And overall, public schools lost as many as three million students from fall 2019 to fall 2025.

Donalds argues that number could double overnight if parents had genuine freedom to educate at home without fear or penalty. She suggests the message is clear: When unions treat children's learning as a bargaining chip, families deserve real options, not ultimatums.

Meanwhile, last July, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, launching America's first federal tax-credit scholarship program—funded by private donations. It empowers states to fund scholarships, tutoring, curricula, and online courses.

Democratic governors in Wisconsin, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Oregon are among those opting out of the new federal tax-credit scholarship program for charter schools, homeschooling, and private education. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

Gary Lane currently serves as International News Director and Senior International Correspondent for CBN News.

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

SEU Outpouring Enters 'Next Phase' after 11 Days of Student-Led Revival

San Francisco Teachers Union Lectured Parents: 'Don't You Dare Homeschool'

Sage's Law: Virginia School Transitions Girl Without Telling Guardians, She Ends up a Sex Trafficking Victim

Maryland School District Agrees to Pay Parents $1.5 Million, Allow Opt-Outs for LGBT Books

While Trump Delivers Masterclass SOTU, Democrats Throw Bizarre 'Animal House' Counter-Party Featuring Frog and Giraffe Costumes...

A Revealing Moment in Last Night's State of the Union Address

5 Highlights from Trump's 2026 State of the Union

'The Hand of Providence': President Trump Touts Victories, Addresses Economic Worries, Celebrates Patriotism in Historic SOTU

Thousands in Cold, Dark After Monster Cyclone Drops Record Snowfall in Northeast

It's Not Racist to Say Muslims Can't Tell Us to Reject Dogs

'That's Her!': Phoenix Movers Who'd Recently Received Anti-Trafficking Training Help to Rescue Abducted Toddler

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Defund Explicit Content in Schools

Rep. Burchett: Mitch McConnell Blocks Save Act from Being Brought to a Vote on the Senate Floor

'CNN Is a Total Disgrace' for Ignoring White House Event Honoring Angel Families [Videos]

3 Reasons Democrat State of the Union Stunts Will Likely Fail

President Trump's First 'Official' State of the Union Address of His Second Term Tonight

President Trump Invites Gold Medal-Winning US Olympic Men's and Women's Hockey Teams to the State of the Union Address [Video]

No 'Right to Hijack': Christian Ousted from Trump Faith Panel over Anti-Zionist Remarks

Oregon Could Vote to Ban Hunting and Fishing; Proposed Law Would Classify Both as Cruelty to Animals

As Lawsuits Multiply, Transgender Reversal Movement Gains Momentum