The Duct Tape Chronicles

Here’s a list of cases in recent years where teachers used duct tape on school children. So very sad. Please share IndoctriNation with family, friends, and neighbors.

  • A Denver school secretary who taped the mouth of a six year old was fired, and sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor child abuse, in February of 2010
  • In March of 2009, a Rison, AR elementary teacher was fired and charged with false imprisonment and tampering, for taping student’s mouths and taping them to chairs.
  • A substitute teacher who taped the mouths of two students and restrained them by taping them into their chairs was given two years of probation and eighty hours of community service in July of 2008.  The incident took place at Harvard Elementary in McHenry County, IL.
  • In January of 2009, a Lafayette, Indiana school teacher was fired for taping the mouth of a special needs student.
  • In January of 2008, a teacher at the Driscoll School in Brookline, MA was fired for taping the mouth of a 12 year old student.
  • In September of 2007, a Salazar Elementary School substitute was “dismissed within minutes” after taping the mouth of a seven year old student.
  • A substitute teacher in Terre Haute, Indiana was fired after taping the mouths of several students in May of 2005.
  • In January of 2004, a substitute teacher at Norwood Elementary School, in Sacramento, CA taped the mouth of a first grade student shut “to keep him quiet”.  The substitute teacher was fired.
  • A substitute teacher at the Bruce School in Lawrence, MA was immediately fired for taping the mouths of 20 of her students in February of 2003.
  • A teacher’s assistant at Park Hills Elementary, in Spartanburg, SC was fired in December of 1997 for taping shut the mouth of a student.
  • In January of 2011, a San Antonio, TX elementary school teacher was placed on leave after taping the mouth of a seven year old student.
  • In January of 2011, a teacher in Schertz, TX was placed on administrative leave for taping the mouth of a handful of students at Schertz Elementary School in December 2006.
  • A teacher’s aide at Flintstone Elementary in Prince George’s County, MD was placed on leave for taping the mouth of a student in March of 2009.
  • In May of 2008, a teacher in Cleveland, TX was placed on administrative leave for taping the mouth of a five year old student shut.
  • A Bakersfield, CA teacher was placed on administrative leave in December of 2006 for duct taping the fingers and mouth of a student at Bakersfield High School.
  • A teacher at Sidecreek Elementary in Aurora, CO was placed on leave after he wrapped tape around a fifth grader’s head several times, covering his mouth.  The incident occurred in May of 2005.
  • A teacher at the Della Lamb charter school in Kansas City, MO was suspended without pay for taping the mouth of a six year old student.  Missouri child welfare authorities are investigating.
  • A metro Nashville, TN teacher was suspended in February of 2009 for taping several students’ mouths shut, and taping one student into a chair.   The teacher taught at Park Avenue Elementary.
  • The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill school district in New York settled a lawsuit in September of 2007, arising out of a 2004 incident where a teacher taped the mouth, nose, eyes, and ears of a student for talking during class.  The teacher involved was suspended for thirty days without pay.
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Hear Colin Gunn on Word of Truth!

IndoctriNation director, Colin Gunn, was recently interviewed by Pastor Brad Brandon of Word of Truth, a popular talk show in the Twin Cities!

You can listen to the broadcast here. Colin’s interview starts at the 22:36 minute mark.

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The Christian Post features article about ‘IndoctriNation’!

‘IndoctriNation’ Film: Public Schools Are the Cause of Christianity’s Decline

By Jeff Schapiro | Christian Post Reporter

Christian documentary filmmaker Colin Gunn chose a yellow school bus to represent the impact of public schools on students and society in his new film, “IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America.”

Read the rest of the article at The Christian Post.

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New Film Challenges Anti-Christian ‘IndoctriNation’ in Public Schools

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Contact: Gregg Wooding, I Am PR, 972-567-7660, gregg@iampronline.com

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — As the 2012 presidential race begins to draw public attention, a new film seeks to bring education to the forefront of public debate. ‘IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America,’ a documentary that explores the origins and social impact of America’s public school system, will be released on DVD October 18, followed by public screenings in select cities across the US. The controversial film has sparked debate among Christians and atheists over the roles of faith, and government in education.

Recent news coverage has highlighted the controversy of several presidential candidates who will seek to dismantle the US Department of Education if elected, a goal shared by Ronald Reagan but abandoned by the Republican Party in recent years.

“People are starting to wake up to the damaging effects of a government controlled education monopoly,” says ‘IndoctriNation‘ co-director, Colin Gunn, a Scotland-born filmmaker living in Texas. He continues, “We now are facing all these problems in America – high taxation, welfare dependency, government debt – and as Christians and conservatives we have to see we can’t solve those problems until we solve the public schooling problem.”

Gunn, a homeschool father of eight, asserts that school problems go much deeper than Federal involvement in education. Last summer, he took a road trip across the USA in a yellow school bus, along with co-director Joaquin Fernandez and the Gunn family, recording interviews for ‘IndoctriNation.’ He spoke with teachers, administrators, parents, evangelical leaders, and other whistleblowers who gave insight into the complex political, economic, and moral problems with America’s educational system.

IndoctriNation‘ has garnered support from Christian ministries and influential leaders. MOVIEGUIDE® founder, Dr. Ted Baehr, gives his endorsement, saying, “‘IndoctriNation‘ is an extremely important movie. Every church in America should show [it].”

“Every Christian parent with a child in a government school should see this,” says Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist and FOX News contributor.

John Taylor Gatto, former New York City and New York State Teacher of the Year, has long been an outspoken critic of government schools and is featured in the film. Gatto asks candidly, “Is there an idea more radical in the history of the human race than turning your children over to total strangers who you know nothing about, and having those strangers work on your child’s mind?”

Since a large majority of Christian children attend a public school, Gunn will seek to reach their families when the film is shown at screenings sponsored by churches and individuals who are concerned about the effects of public education on today’s youth.

Colin Gunn is an award-winning producer, director, and accomplished animator. Originally from Hamilton, Scotland, Gunn is now a US citizen and lives in Waco, Texas with his wife and eight children.

More information about the ‘IndoctriNation‘ film and public screenings can be found at www.indoctrinationmovie.com.

Media interested in interviews with Colin Gunn should contact Gregg Wooding of I Am PR: 972-567-7660/ gregg@iampronline.com

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Hear Colin Gunn on Generations Radio today!

Kevin Swanson of Generations Radio recently recorded an interview with IndoctriNation director, Colin Gunn!  You can listen to the broadcast here.

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Ted Baehr endorses IndoctriNation

Dr. Ted Baehr“This is the most important issue facing the Body of Christ, an issue that must be addressed and put to rest forever. IndoctriNation is an extremely important movie. Every church in America should show IndoctriNation. Every Christian should show IndoctriNation to their friends.” -Ted Baehr

Ted Baehr is Founder and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE®: The Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission® ministry, as well as a noted critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit. His life’s purpose is to be used of God to redeem the values of the media while educating audiences on how to use discernment in selecting their entertainment.

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One week!

That’s right!  Only one week until IndoctriNation releases on DVD.  Have you pre-ordered your copy?  DVDs ship October 18th!

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Cal Thomas endorses IndoctriNation

“Every Christian parent with a child in a government school should see this [movie] and be forced to confront their unwillingness to do what Scripture requires for the children on loan to them by God. A mass exodus from government schools is the only way to preserve the souls and minds of our children, whether it gets the attention of politicians or not…and it would.” -Cal Thomas

Cal ThomasCal Thomas is America’s most widely syndicated op-ed columnist, appearing in more than 500 national newspapers. Thomas is the author of more than 10 books, including, “Common Ground: How to Stop the Partisan War That Is Destroying America” co-authored with Bob Beckel. Thomas is Fox News political contributor who joined Fox News in 1997. He also appears as a panelist on “Fox News Watch.”

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Watch ‘IndoctriNation’ this week!

Starting today, a full-length “press version” of IndoctriNation is now available to Backstage Pass holders for online viewing for one week only – Monday to Monday. Backstage Pass members will also receive a DVD prior to our October 18 release, and have access to two additional Gunn Production films, plus uncut IndoctriNation interviews, and more! Get your Backstage Pass today!

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IndoctriNation release details announced!

IndoctriNation DVDThank you to all those who have been eagerly awaiting the release of IndoctriNation! Our prayer is that millions of parents across America will be encouraged and challenged by the message of this film.

Now for the news you’ve all been waiting for!

The IndoctriNation DVD will be released nationwide on October 18, 2011. You can pre-order the DVD here.

But that’s not all!

We will be doing a promotional tour with public screenings all over the USA. Contact us to bring Colin Gunn and IndoctriNation to your city! More details to follow.

Yes, there’s even more!

Can’t wait until October 18 to watch IndoctriNation? You don’t have to! Join the hundreds of Backstage Pass holders and view our “press screener” version online starting Monday, September 12, for one week only – Monday to Monday! Backstage Pass members only.

With a Backstage Pass, you’ll also get the finished DVD and other great benefits listed here. How cool is that?  You can get your Backstage Pass here.

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