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United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) planning documents and materials appear to advocate for use of school resources as ‘form of resistance’ against ICE; promote ‘engaging students in community self-defense’ by offering ‘service learning hours’
SUMMARY Unearthed United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) planning documents and materials appear to advocate for the use of school and district resources as a “form of resistance” against…
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NY middle school assigned pro-transgender article discussing chest binding and testosterone to eighth graders
A teacher at Ardsley Middle School in the Ardsley Union Free School District in Westchester County taught an eighth grade health lesson that included a pro-transgender article addressing chest…
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Montgomery County Public Schools PTA meeting briefed families on “ICE Response & Organizing Tools”
A parent in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent photos to the parent advocacy group, United Against Racism in Education (UARE), showing content shared at a PTA meeting about how…
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Gwinnett County Public Schools “Affirms Policies” in favor of student walkouts; promises consequences won’t include “punishment”
On January 29th, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)–located outside of Atlanta, Georgia–released a statement titled “GCPS Affirms Policies That Support Student Expression, Learning, and School Safety.” The statement…
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Hampshire High School, IL: health class asks students to diagnose Disney characters with mental disorders
In a 10th grade health class at Hampshire High School, located in Hampshire, Illinois, kids were asked to diagnose Disney characters with mental disorders including ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, bipolar,…
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Hawaii officials admit its Department of Education doesn’t use E-Verify
Defending Education, along with dozens of local parent groups, sent letters to state officials in October, calling on legislative and executive leaders in all 50 states and Washington…
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NEA President Becky Pringle joins Sunrise Movement’s “Roadmap to Political Revolution” event series
Sunrise Movement, which has helped mobilize students in Minnesota for school walkouts, is hosting a “Roadmap to Political Revolution” virtual event multiple times over the next few…
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Hillary Clinton offers Minneapolis Public Schools students and families free tickets to Target Center event
Families of students at Minneapolis Public Schools’ Washburn High School were reportedly offered free tickets to see Hillary Clinton at the Target Center on Friday, Jan. 23, according…
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