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…
Yes, Virginia – there is Critical Race Theory in our schools
School districts across Virginia have been expending resources, directing staff time, and hiring consultants to address “equity” in curriculum delivery and for professional development of teachers and other employees. Fairfax…
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Adopts The Social Justice Standards Curriculum
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) states on their Anti-racism resources website that they have adopted The Social Justice Standards, the contents of which have brought up…
Coalition of 16 Organizations Send Letter to American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten Expressing Concerns with the Recent Adoption by Two AFT Affiliates of Anti-Semitic Resolutions
On June 15, 2021, a coalition of 16 organizations sent a letter to AFT President Randi Weingarten to express grave concerns with the recent adoption by two American Federation of…
Joint Statement Against Critical Race Theory Using Race to Divide Americans
Parents Defending Education is pleased to join a coalition of 24 organizations (and growing) in opposition to Critical Race Theory. The full statement is below and attached here.
East Bridgewater Public Schools—FOIA Filed
On June 14th, 2021, Parents Defending Education filed a freedom of information request with the East Bridgewater Public Schools in Massachusetts. The request includes all documents and communications related to…
Nation’s Largest Teachers Union Chooses Indoctrination Over Education
It’s disappointing—though not surprising—that the National Education Association has doubled down on prioritizing far-left political activism over the best interests of America’s children. By asserting that the problems…
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.