John Hilton-O’Brien is an accomplished educational advocate and social work professional with expertise in parental rights and school choice. He leads Parents for Choice in Education, the oldest and most successful organization of its kind. John Hilton-O’Brien testifies about safety concerns in schools, including violence, sexual abuse, critical race theory, and gender ideology. He discusses the impact of secrecy policies and the strained relationship between parents and teachers.
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Summary
John Hilton-O’Brien presents testimony on various safety concerns in schools. He discusses violence in Canadian schools, citing examples and suggesting the need for proper prosecution and enforcement. O’Brien estimates that Canada could have over 100 confirmed cases of sexual abuse by teachers annually, based on data from Chicago’s school system. He critiques the use of critical race theory and participatory action research in classrooms, arguing that these methods can create power imbalances and potentially sexualize children. O’Brien expresses concerns about gender ideology, secrecy policies, and the use of gay-straight alliances in schools. He emphasizes the importance of parental rights and questions the ethical implications of keeping information from parents. The testimony also touches on the influence of teachers’ unions and the allocation of education funding. O’Brien concludes by discussing a crisis of confidence in public schools and the need to reclaim government power from various agencies and commissions.
Credentials
John Hilton-O’Brien has an impressive background in education advocacy and social work. He holds a Diploma in Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Literature, and a Master of Arts in Social and Applied Philosophy. Since 2021, he has led Parents for Choice in Education, an educational advocacy organization focused on parental rights and school choice. O’Brien also served as president of the Strathmore Overnight Shelter from 2016 to 2023 and has experience as a vocational rehabilitation specialist. His expertise in advocacy and ethics makes him a valuable voice in discussions about educational policy and student safety.
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