New Mexico Parents Push Back Against School Secrecy
Parents in New Mexico fight for transparency as federal probe begins into school policies.
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Kristy Borrego Ojinaga, a Santa Fe mother, has become a symbol of the growing parental pushback against school policies that obscure students’ personal information. After her six-year-old daughter faced a traumatic bathroom incident, Ojinaga and her husband found themselves at odds with Santa Fe Public Schools, where they were met with resistance rather than support. What started as a personal struggle for their child has now evolved into a broader fight for parental rights and transparency in New Mexico’s education system.
Federal Probe Begins Amid Parental Outcry
On November 9, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would open investigations into Santa Fe Public Schools and Albuquerque Public Schools, citing allegations that these districts have concealed students’ gender transitions from their families. For Ojinaga and countless other parents, this development marks a turning point. After months of unanswered questions and a lack of transparency, the federal government has finally taken notice.
Ojinaga, who has lived in Santa Fe her entire life, says the fight has come at a personal cost. She has faced criticism from the Santa Fe New Mexican, a local newspaper that has accused her of starting a culture war. Yet, for Ojinaga, the struggle is not about politics—it’s about her child’s well-being.
A Call for Transparency and Accountability
Ojinaga is not alone in her concerns. Across New Mexico, parents are speaking out against policies that they claim undermine their rights and their children’s safety. With the state ranking last in education nationally, Ojinaga questions why leaders continue to prioritize policies that ignore parental input and distract from core educational goals.
She emphasizes that the issue is not minor. With flyers being distributed to elementary students about gender support plans, the impact is felt by every child in the district. Ojinaga argues that parental rights should not be dictated by percentages. Whether one child or thousands are affected, parents deserve to be involved in decisions that shape their children’s lives.
The Path Forward
Ojinaga hopes the federal investigation will not only expose the issues but also lead to a broader examination of Title IX concerns, especially regarding gender support plans and their effects on access to sex-separated bathrooms and private spaces. She calls for clear policies that require meaningful parental involvement and transparency in advance about what these plans mean for the classroom.
While the investigation is an important step, Ojinaga stresses that it was never her goal to start a culture war. Her fight began because her daughter deserved better. And as long as schools fail to meet that standard, she will not stop.
Source: Daily Wire
