THE NATIONAL DESK: Controversy arises from activist group’s toolkit for educators on Israel-Hamas war
Activist groups created and released a critical media literacy toolkit to guide educators when discussing the war between Israel and Hamas, now sparking controversy around the language and content aimed…
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WMOI: New Illinois Law Cuts Funding for Public Libraries that Ban Certain Books
A law involving public libraries in Illinois that created political divides is set to go into effect in January.
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James W. Robinson Secondary School principal described student protest against Israel as a “Humanitarian Walkout in solidarity with Palestine”; explains that students will be excused if their parents feel they should stay at home
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to Fairfax County Public Schools seeking documents and emails regarding the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel. PDE received numerous emails back…
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The DEI Eradication Must Extend to K-12 Schools
“DEI must DIE.” Elon Musk posted this simple message on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the world to see on December 15. Thankfully, it seems much of the world…
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FOX NEWS: STEM high school students stage sit-in protest, urge harsh punishments for bias incidents, improve DEI policy
‘Why are our pronouns not used,’ is one of the chants heard in the video of the protest at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy…
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Arlington Public Schools pays Panorama Education over $90,000 for surveys and training; gives elementary students Panorama surveys asking if they are transgender
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to Arlington Public Schools seeking the district’s contracts with Panorama Education. The district provided PDE with three contracts with Panorama Education. The…
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THE FEDERALIST: From Woke Walkouts To Dumping Selective Enrollment, Illinois Schools Are Melting Down
Democrats’ Marxist takeover of America’s education system is rearing its ugly head on an almost daily basis, and the latest stories out of Illinois are further proof of it.
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Video reveals students at top Illinois STEM school stage protest over DEI; list of demands includes “concrete impacts” for alleged bias offenders
On December 8, 2023, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) students staged a sit-in and walkout over grievances related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Student demands include punitive…
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Mercer Island School District superintendent appeared concerned with what community members sympathizing with Hamas would think of statement; provides resource linking to organization that attacked Israel
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to the Mercer Island School District seeking any emails from the superintendent or board members as well as statements sent to families,…
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