About this episode
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Alvin Lui, president of Courage is a Habit, to expose how the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has systematically embedded DEI and gender ideology into K-12 counseling nationwide. We break down their investigative report that reveals how school counselors have transformed from reactive guidance counselors into proactive "social change agents" who work one-on-one with children—often keeping secrets from parents. Alvin explains the dangerous tactics of "language contamination," where terms like "anti-bullying," "mental health," and "safe spaces" are weaponized to push transgender ideology and critical race theory while silencing dissenting students and parents. This isn't just happening in blue states—it's a systemic problem in all 50 states, funded by mental health grants that parents unknowingly support through their tax dollars. Whether your kids are in public school or you know someone whose children are, this conversation is essential viewing. We discuss warning signs, the indoctrination pipeline, and most importantly, what parents can do right now to protect their children. This is about our kids' futures, and it's time to fight back.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction: DEI's capture of school counseling
01:30 - Meet Alvin Lui and Courage is a Habit
04:40 - From California to Indiana: education corruption everywhere
07:50 - How school counselors became "social change agents"
11:50 - The 80% mandate and one-on-one access to children
15:00 - Language contamination: using your vocabulary, not your dictionary
18:30 - Anti-bullying policies weaponized for trans ideology
23:00 - ASCA's radical position statements exposed
28:30 - Professional development: Southern Poverty Law Center training
31:00 - Behind Closed Doors: infiltrating ASCA events
34:00 - The mental health Trojan horse
38:30 - Keeping transgender secrets from parents
43:00 - The cycle: SEL ? activism ? violence ? more "mental health"
46:30 - Warning signs and what parents can do NOW
48:00 - The opt-out form every parent needs to file
RESOURCES:
? Read the full ASCA 2025 Report: https://courageisahabit.org
? Behind Closed Doors Campaign & Tools: https://courageisahabit.org (click "School Counselors")
? Download the Opt-Out Form & Stranger Danger Strategies: https://courageisahabit.org
? Restorative Justice tool and exposure: https://x.com/CourageHabit/status/1816892056201232639?s=20
? Follow Courage is a Habit: @Courag
