Don’t shut divorced fathers out of debates over school curriculum

Divorced fathers, like all parents, deserve a say in school matters affecting their children, attorney Jeffery Leving writes. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

While battles between parents and educators over school curricula continue in much of the United States, divorced fathers — one important group that should have input — are often shut out.

Whatever one’s opinion is regarding how much input parents should have into a school’s curriculum, one thing seems certain: If parents are allowed a seat at the table, both parents should be involved.