Ethnic Studies standards require kindergartners to develop an understanding of their racial, gender and religious identity.
The Oregon state standards in Ethnic Studies will be available for teachers to use in the classroom in September 2021 and will become a mandatory part of the curriculum in…
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The Coming Bipartisan Backlash to Public School Wokeness
The backlash to critical race theory, gender ideology and what is often called “wokeness” in schools represents a rare example of bipartisan agreement during a hyper-polarized time. While this might…
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White Bear Lake Area superintendent apologizes for using the word ‘hoax’ to describe an actual hoax; 6th graders required to label their various identities during lesson on privilege and oppression (during choir class!)
White Bear Lake Area School District in Minnesota can’t seem to get out of its own way with its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. During a recent chorus class,…
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Affinity Groups, Equity Ambassadors, Gender Identity and #BLM in Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico County Public Schools prioritizes Diversity, Equity and Opportunity. Racial affinity groups of staff met three times over the summer — the groups included one for Black staff, one…
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Mother and son file lawsuit against Democracy Prep in Las Vegas
Gabrielle Clark and her son, William Clark (a senior at Democracy Prep-Agassi campus) allege in their federal lawsuit that that the school violated William’s first amendment rights they “repeatedly compelling…
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Evanston Schools’ Concept of Equity and “White Supremacy” Raises Questions, Draws Backlash
The superintendent of the Evanston, Illinois schools, laid out a plan for school reopening in the wake of COVID-19 that garnered national attention. The gist was that students from historically…
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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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Teacher at Forest Trail Elementary School promotes book, ‘Call Me Max,’ about transgender identity
Eanes ISD recently found itself in the news when a 4th grade teacher at Forest Trail Elementary School gave students a list of children’s books and read one of…
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BLM 2021 Week of Action Curriculum
The Ames Community School District posted free resource materials for their Black Lives Matter Week of Action, which began on Feb 1, 2021. One of the online resources that drew…
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