Essex Westford School District’s equity policy attributes the evolution and economic infrastructure of the United States to genocide and slavery; ‘operates from a decolonized perspective.’
Essex Westford School District’s equity policy attributes the evolution and economic infrastructure of the United States to genocide and slavery. The document states that “this nation would not…
Parents Defending Education Joins Coalition of 115 Orgs Urging University of California to Reject Ethnic Studies Admissions Requirement
In an open letter to the University of California (UC) Regents, President and Chancellors a coalition of 115 organizations urged the rejection of the UC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council’s proposal…
WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Los Angeles students trained to be ‘anti-racist leaders’ in required ethnic studies course
Los Angeles Unified School District requires its high school students to “become anti-racist leaders” by learning about “black liberation” and the “four I’s of oppression,” according to school curricula.
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…
Oxnard Union High School District requires Ethnic Studies course exploring how race and gender are socially constructed to uphold institutions of power
Parents Defending Education has obtained documents via public records request describing the Ethnic Studies curriculum at Oxnard Union High School District. The request was submitted by Zachor Legal Institute. The…
Anaheim Union High School District requires student activism and political engagement in Ethnic Studies courses
Parents Defending Education has received documents via public records request indicating that Anaheim Union High School District has approved sixteen Ethnic Studies courses in various disciplines including Spanish, English, dance,…
Boston Public Schools’ Ethnic Studies unit features Marxism and decolonization, requires students to engage in activism
Boston Public Schools’ ethnic studies curriculum features a unit titled “Resistance, Transformation, Action, and Change” that features topics such as Marxism and Postcolonialism and includes a summative…
Grading for Equity
In recent years, many school districts across the country have shifted to a grading system commonly called “grading for equity” or “equitable grading.” Traditional grading is based on subject mastery and…