Lexington C.A.R.E.S.: Community Action for Responsible Education and Safety

Press Release, April 9, 2008 on recent calls for violence
Status Report on the new K-5 diversity curriculum
Lawsuit dismissed by US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, January 31, 2008
We were honored by BAGLY at their 27th anniversary celebration for our support of GLBT families.
Statement of the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Public Schools regarding the dismissal
Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, 2007-02-23 (Boston Globe, Lexington Minuteman, ACLU of Massachusetts press release, dismissal order, Greater Boston PFLAG press release)
Amicus Brief from the ACLU of Massachusetts, 2006-09-20
"The allegation of adult involvement in and/or incitement of this minor playground incident is entirely without merit." -- Superintendent Paul Ash

Press releases: June 19, 2006; June 16, 2006
In Lexington, fear surrounds players in flap over gay teachings, Boston Globe, July 5, 2006
The text of the Parker/Wirthlin lawsuit
Gay Marriage Foes Face Issue in Schools, Associated Press, May 5, 2006
The battle of Lexington, Bay Windows, May 4, 2006
Lexington responds to the lawsuit
Parents file federal suit, Lexington Minuteman, May 4, 2006
In lawsuit, parents say schools ignore their beliefs, Boston Globe, May 4, 2006
Lexington Parents' Lawsuit Challenging School Curriculum Is Frivolous, ACLU Of Massachusetts, April 27, 2006
In storm over gay books, a principal holds ground, Boston Globe, April 27, 2006

Lexington has a long tradition of making our public school classrooms safe and welcoming for all children and their families. We know that children must feel welcome and comfortable in the classroom to reach their academic potential. In particular:

All children must be able to discuss their families in our public school classrooms without the removal of other students from the class.
All children deserve to see themselves and their families reflected in school materials and conversations so they feel safe, welcome and are able to learn.

Lexington C.A.R.E.S., a group of Lexington parents and community members, is determined to ensure that our citizens understand the impact of the demands made by those who would undermine our town's longstanding values. We will work to make sure that all of our children can speak and be acknowledged in our public school classrooms for who they, and their families, are.

Lexington C.A.R.E.S. Community Action for Responsible Education and Safety

Lexington C.A.R.E.S.
Community Action for Responsible Education and Safety