Protecting Our Promise: A Parent’s Guide to Fighting Inequality in Schools

If you’ve ever felt your child was treated unfairly in school—ignored, labeled, or disciplined more harshly than others—you’re not imagining it.

Protecting Our Promise: A Parent’s Guide to Fighting Inequality in Schools exposes the bias built into America’s education system and gives you the practical tools to push back. Author Claude D. Rhodes 32°, a veteran and former youth counselor, guides parents through real-world steps for protecting their children’s rights—from biased discipline and “gifted” tracking to hidden data that shapes opportunity.

Inside you’ll find:

• Sample letters to challenge unfair decisions

• Advocacy checklists and documentation templates

• A plain-language glossary of school terms

• Strategies to safeguard your child’s spirit and future

Whether preparing for a school meeting, disputing a suspension, or planning a transfer, this book helps you move with clarity, confidence, and courage.
It’s more than a guide—it’s a movement to make schools accountable and ensure our children rise, thrive, and lead.