P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School pre-kindergarten teacher provides anti-Israel lessons to educators and activists; has history of promoting anti-Israel causes
On November 4, 2023, the New York Post reported that a pre-kindergarten teacher at P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School “offers social-media guides on how to…
Los Angeles Unified School District’s Ethnic Studies courses promote student activism, focus on White supremacy, settler colonialism, systemic racism
Parents Defending Education has obtained documents detailing the curriculum for many of Los Angeles Unified School District’s Ethnic Studies courses, including Intro to Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, African American…
Johnston Public School District promotes LGBTQ focus group to students that will pay them with a $15 Amazon gift card
A concerned community member reached out to Parents Defending Education about the Johnston Public School District sending out a newsletter to parents and students regarding what is called a “LGBTQ…
You Submitted a Public Records Request. Now What?
Frequently Asked Questions about what to do after you submit a public records request: Response Time: When should I hear back from my district? Check the deadline required by the…
Penn-Delco School District allows biological male students to use female restrooms despite concerns from parents and students
A concerned community member reached out to Parents Defending Education regarding an 18-year-old male identifying as a woman using female bathrooms at Penn-Delco School District. PDE received an email from…
Milwaukee Public Schools holds contest for students promoting Black lives Matter at School despite organization accusing Israel of “apartheid” and “attempted genocide”
Milwaukee Public Schools is promoting a “contest to design the MPS 2023-24 Black Lives Matter at School T-shirt.” The contest is specifically designated for students. The…
Sexual Misconduct in K-12 Public Schools
What Policy Professionals, Parents, and Lawmakers Need to Know (And What They Can Do) Sexual misconduct has become front and center of many conversations about child-rearing, including social media, the…
Colorado Springs School District 11 has paid Panorama Education over $200,000 for services and surveys; surveys ask students about issues regarding race and ethnicity
Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to Colorado Springs School District 11 seeking contracts and invoices that the district has with Panorama Education, as…
Los Angeles Unified School District plans week of action for elementary students for “National Coming Out Day”
On September 27, 2023, City Journal reported that the Los Angeles Unified School District would be celebrating “National Coming Out Day” in elementary classrooms during the…