Instead of donating hot spots for remote learning, Amazon donated money for anti-racism ‘Stamped’ books and spent $8,000 for 45-minute talk with author
In April 2021, teachers and students at Arlington Public Schools (APS) received free copies of Stamped by author Jason Reynolds, which promotes key ideas from critical race theory. Parents Defending…
West Hartford elementary school hosts Gender 101, a training on gender and sexuality
The May 2021 Bugbee Elementary School Newsletter contained an ad encouraging parents and students to attend a virtual training event entitled, “Gender 101 – A virtual training for parents on…
Grand Haven Area Public Schools act on their “Pledge to Equity” by encouraging collective action and focusing on social identities, implicit bias and intersectionality
On August 2020, Grand Haven Area Public Schools introduced their “Pledge to Equity”: The pledge aims to promote racial equity by encouraging collective action to build…
Falcon Heights Elementary invites parents to be “antiracists” and join teachers in reading the work of Ibram X. Kendi (for teachers, the book is mandatory)
In a newsletter published March 25th, 2021, Falcon Heights Elementary School in Roseville, Minnesota, laid out their new statement of purpose in becoming an “antiracist” organization: The newsletter states…
Sandy Spring Friends School Blog Post Recommends “Summer Homework for White People”
On June 21, 2020, Sandy Spring Friends School posted a blog post titled, “Summer Homework for White People Wondering If They Should Be Doing Something.” The very first…
Barrington High School teacher promises bonus points for students who testify on CRT bill
On March 31, 2021 the education committee of the Rhode Island House of Representatives held a hearing on a bill related to divisive concepts such as critical race theory.
Sudbury Public Schools invite Pollyanna representative to host antiracism and equity webinar
On June 10, the Sudbury Public Schools superintendent will host an equity webinar titled, “Building and Sustaining an Antiracist Community.” The presentation will be given by a representative of Pollyanna,…
Get Involved With Your PTA
As parents find themselves increasingly at odds with their school boards and school administrators over critical race theory, curriculum, equity vs. equality and gender issues, it is now more imperative…
Litchfield Elementary School District forces through equity plan despite community objections
On December 8, 2020, The Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD) voted to create a District Equity Statement. The statement notes “We subscribe to author Ibram X. Kendi’s definition: ‘One…