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Stay Informed: How Project 2025 May Put Young People’s Futures at Risk


Dear Red Carpet Girl Community,


In a world that's constantly changing, it's vital for our middle and high school girls to stay informed about issues that might shape their future. One such issue is PROJECT 2025, an initiative with potential implications that are worth paying attention to.


PROJECT 2025 is a significant plan that aims to alter various aspects of our society, including policies and educational frameworks. It’s designed to address several key areas, but it also brings about changes that could impact the opportunities and environments our young people encounter.


For our Red-Carpet Girls, being aware of PROJECT 2025 means understanding how these shifts might affect their education, career prospects, and societal interactions. It's about being prepared and equipped to navigate these changes effectively.

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Here are some key shifts outlined in PROJECT 2025 that may affect our young women:


1. Changes in Education Policies: PROJECT 2025 proposes modifications to educational standards and curricula. These changes could influence what subjects are emphasized in school, how resources are allocated, and the overall approach to education. Our girls might see shifts in the focus of their studies, which could impact their preparation for higher education and career opportunities. Additionally, PROJECT 2025 recommends abolishing the Department of Education altogether. It supports existing book bans and educational gag orders that limit what can be taught in schools and public libraries, and it rejects popular student loan forgiveness proposals.

2. Revised Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs: With an increased focus on mental health and emotional well-being, PROJECT 2025 suggests updates to SEL programs. These revisions could affect how schools address emotional resilience, social skills, and mental health support, potentially changing how students receive guidance during critical developmental years.


3. Shifts in Career Preparation and Opportunities: The project aims to alter the landscape of career readiness programs, which might include changes in vocational training, internships, and job placement services. This could influence the types of career preparation programs available and the readiness of our girls for the workforce.


4. Impact on Extracurricular Activities: PROJECT 2025 also includes potential changes to funding and support for extracurricular activities. This could affect the availability and diversity of activities offered in schools, including sports, arts, and leadership programs. Participation in these activities is crucial for personal development and college applications, so any shifts could impact students’ growth and opportunities.


5. Influence on Digital Literacy and Technology Use: The project emphasizes the need for updated digital literacy skills. This could lead to changes in how technology is integrated into the classroom and how students are taught to navigate the digital world, impacting their preparedness for future academic and professional environments.


6. Civil Rights and Protections: PROJECT 2025 suggests significant rollbacks on civil liberties and protections. For instance, the rebranded Department of Life would redefine gender identity based solely on biological sex and endorse heterosexual marriage as the "ideal" family structure. It could also affect adoption processes for same-sex couples and restrict the rights of transgender individuals and those with HIV from serving in the military.


7. Reproductive Rights: The project proposes banning mifepristone, a medication used in abortions, and cutting federal funding for Planned Parenthood. These changes could impact access to reproductive health services.


8. Environmental Policies: PROJECT 2025’s recommendations include shrinking the Environmental Protection Agency, expanding offshore drilling, and eliminating offices focused on environmental justice. It also calls for a “diversity of scientific viewpoints” on climate change, which could undermine established scientific consensus.


Understanding these proposals helps us stay prepared and proactive. By staying informed about how PROJECT 2025 might reshape our world, we can better advocate for our rights and the values we believe in.


We encourage you to stay engaged and informed about PROJECT 2025. Knowledge is power, and by staying alert, our young women can better advocate for themselves and their communities, ensuring they are ready to face the challenges and seize the opportunities that come their way.


For more information on PROJECT 2025 and its potential impacts, you can learn more


Together, let’s continue to empower our girls with the information and confidence they need to thrive in an evolving world.


Best regards,

Rose Hedgemond Founder, Avenues of Excellence

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