Parents raise concerns about books being promoted at PS 144
A parent of a Queens Parents United seven-year-old at PS 144 in Forest Hills expressed concerned about a website, BooksForLittles.com, that the school sent parents in an email, according to…
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New York City promotes ‘racial advantage hierarchy,’ Asians ‘in proximity to white privilege’
In February 2019, New York City Department of Education sponsored a workshop. "How to Talk to Your Child About Race" that "outlined a racial-advantage hierarchy, with African Americans at the…
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New York City schools host ‘anti-racism curriculum workshop’
On Sept. 10, 2020, Hunter College Elementary School Principal Dawn Roy sent an email to welcome all students and said teachers have participated in "anti-racism curriculum workshop."…
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Nova Classical Academy promotes ‘cultural competency training’ and Ibram Kendi book
Executive Director Dr. Brett Wedlund recommended "Steps to an Equitable Nova," including: "cultural competency training" and a book study of "How to Be An Antracist" by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.
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Moses Brown School unveils ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ plan with ‘concept of intersectionality;’ separates children by race.
On Oct. 5, 2020, Moses Brown School Assistant Head of Upper School Beth Lantz sent an email about “our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work,” beginning with an “introduction to…
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San Mateo-Foster Schools support social justice including ‘Restorative Practices’
On June 1, 2020, San Mateo-Foster City School District Superintendent Joan Rosas sent parents a letter, “Reflecting on the death of George Floyd, Social Justice Resources,” that linked…
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San Mateo-Foster City Schools distributes ‘Oppression Matrix’ and ‘Social Justice Books’
On June 2, 2020, in San Mateo-Foster City School District in California, Baywood Elementary School Principal Amanda Driscoll and Assistant Principal Deborah Robert sent a ‘Principal’s Message’ to parents about…
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Eanes Schools pays DEI consultant Mark Gooden $170,500 to lead ‘Equity Team’ effort that brings critical race theory to the school system
In 2020, the Eanes Independent School District hired Mark Gooden to serve as the diversity, equity and inclusion consultant. “The racial reflection is a really impactful way to start…
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Virginia Education Secretary defames parents’ group as using rhetoric of ‘hate groups’
On Aug. 14, 2020, Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni replied to an email from a parent at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology who had expressed concerns…
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