Illinois Math and Science Academy uses “bias response system;” requires staff member to attend “coaching session around gender and sexuality, as well as appropriate use of pronouns”
Emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request give an inside look into Illinois Math and Science Academy’s (IMSA) bias incident reporting system. The documents show how…
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English Landing Elementary School provides training to teachers on “implicit bias” and “microaggressions”
On April 20, 2024, English Landing Elementary School in Missouri posted on Facebook that staff “took time to learn, listen, and reflect around our AVID and…
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THE NATIONAL DESK: Debate ignites as schools push DEI hiring practices amidst teacher shortage
The U.S. is getting slammed for trying to push diversity, equity and inclusion policies when making critical decisions like hiring during a massive teacher and staff shortage.
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Biden’s Education Spending Puts Critical Race Theory Over Real Learning
If President Joe Biden secures a second term, brace for a ramp-up in radical policies and hyper-partisanship.
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SUMMIT DAILY: Summit School District superintendent apologizes for comments made about feeling ‘drained’ by parent committees and ‘privileged white people’
Tony Byrd said while he stands by need to discuss issues of privilege and diversity in education, he regrets generalizing groups of parent volunteers…
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Hartford Public Schools paid consultant over $400,000 for restorative practices trainings, which includes $83,000 for ‘travel expenses.’
According to documents available through the district’s board website, Hartford Public Schools contracted with the International Institute of Restorative Practices (IIRP) for $445,195 over three years; fees include…
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Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is paying Panorama Education over $270,000 for surveys and services
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 seeking contracts with Panorama Education and Panorama surveys provided to students, staff, and families.
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School district has a one-year, $150,000 contract with consultant for antiracism audit and trainings, staff recognizing their ‘culpability in uploading whiteness,’ and ‘affinity spaces for Black students.’
The West Contra Costa Unified School District approved a one-year contract with Harvest Consulting on August 2, 2023, for $150,000 to train administrators and staff in recognizing…
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Oakland Unified School District’s restorative justice implementation guide includes templates for ‘Race & Gender Equity’ circles that focus on ‘feelings’ about race, ‘straight or heterosexual privilege,’ and ‘white privilege.’
The Oakland Unified School District Restorative Justice programming features a document titled “restorative justice implementation guide – A Whole School Approach” that includes “Race & Gender Equity…
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