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Parents Demand Opt-Out From Trans Teacher’s Music Class

8/23/2026

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Parents at Middle Creek Elementary demand an opt-out from a transgender teacher’s music class.
Father Aaron Driver said families should not face an ideological test and could homeschool or redirect tax payments.
State Rep. Erin Paré raised concerns and floated a law requiring sex-based professional attire for public-school employees.
Wake County Board meeting became heated as speakers debated whether the opt-out protects parental rights or discriminates against the teacher.

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Parents at Middle Creek Elementary demand an opt-out from a transgender teacher’s music class.
Father Aaron Driver said families should not face an ideological test and could homeschool or redirect tax payments.
State Rep. Erin Paré raised concerns and floated a law requiring sex-based professional attire for public-school employees.
Wake County Board meeting became heated as speakers debated whether the opt-out protects parental rights or discriminates against the teacher.