Superintendent calls district he has led for 10 years “systemically racist”
On June 6, 2020, Webster Groves Schools Superintendent John Simpson emailed parents that characterized the district he has run for ten years as “systemically racist.”…
West Linn-Wilsonville Schools emphasizes ‘importance of anti-racism’ in social studies
West Linn-Wilsonville School Superintendent Kathy Ludwig sent parents an email on the "importance of anti-racism," with plans on "creating Social Studies units grounded in understanding racial equity and social justice."…
Westfield Public Schools adopts controversial curriculum on race
Westfield Public School District added a course, "POWER, PRIVILEGE AND IMBALANCE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY," that examines "white supremacy."…
Walker School urges parents to address ‘systemic oppression’
In June 2020, The Walker School Head Jack Hall sent parents an email with the subject line “GOOD PEOPLE MUST NOT BE SILENT,” discussing “systemic oppression” – in direct…
Dalton School’s “obsessive” focus on race and diversity draws national scrutiny
Concerned parents sent an open letter to the Dalton School about its "anti-racism curriculum," with classes with an "obsessive" focus on race and diversity, "racist cop" reenactments in science and…
Loudoun Schools spends over $400,000 on consultant pushing critical race theory
Since 2018, Loudoun County Public Schools has spent $422,500 on critical race theory training.
Loudoun County Superintendent asks community to “engage in the disruption…of ‘white supremacy'”
The Loudon County Public Schools Superintendent put out a statement calling for the community to engage in the disruption and dismantling of ‘white supremacy’ (and) ‘systemic racism.'”…
North Community High School principal promotes ‘anti-racism and abolitionist teachings’
On Sept 11, 2020, in one of her daily announcements on the school's Facebook page, Principal Mauri Friestleben spoke about students learning "anti-racism and abolitionist teachings," inspired by the work…
Consultant Dena Simmons trains Naperville teachers to “disrupt White privilege”
Naperville Schools hired diversity consultant Dena Simmons, founder of LiberatED, who urged attendees to "disrupt White privilege."…