Media April 11, 2023 Black mother files complaint against teacher for ‘ethnic’ hair remark, claims it shows discrimination A Long Island high school is caught up in controversy after a white teacher reportedly made inappropriate remarks regarding a 17-year-old Black student’s hair.
Florida April 10, 2023 School board member says parents may leave district over sex ed curriculum: 'Hasta la vista, baby' Florida-based Broward County Public Schools board member Brenda Fam told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that parents want answers on the sex education curriculum or they may leave the district.
EDUCATION April 9, 2023 Texas school district's 'Women and Gender Studies' course taught students to use 'gender-neutral' language The Judson Independent School District offers a course that teaches students to use "gender-neutral" language when describing jobs in order to be more inclusive.
Media April 6, 2023 Author of banned book 'This Book Is Gay' says book is 'definitely not pornographic' Juno Dawson, a U.K.-based author, told Rolling Stone Magazine that her widely banned book "This Book Is Gay," is not pornographic, responding to parental pushback.
Media April 5, 2023 FL school board member demands answer on behalf of parents to define what a woman is: 'No clear-cut answer' Broward County Public Schools Board member Brenda Fam asked for a clear definition of what a woman is on behalf of parents as they weigh other education alternatives outside the district.
Media April 4, 2023 President of largest teacher union declares racial, social justice a 'pillar' of educators' efforts The president of the largest teacher union in the U.S. said on a panel hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor that educators should advocate for racial, social, and climate justice.
EDUCATION April 4, 2023 Randi Weingarten launches hotline for parents, public to report instances of book banning, censorship American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten launched a hotline called “Freedom to Teach and Learn" to report instances of book banning and challenges against curricula.
EDUCATION April 4, 2023 Colorado district equity docs reveal methodical system to deceive parents on in-school social transitions Colorado's Jeffco Public Schools implemented gender support plans that allow parents to be kept in the dark on their kids' gender transitioned in schools.
EDUCATION April 2, 2023 Boston Children's Hospital director calls for drastic increase in capacity for gender surgeries for minors Boston Children's Hospital's director of gender surgeries for kids called for the expansion of capacity, including for medical school students to be trained on gender-affirming care.
EDUCATION March 31, 2023 Pentagon disbands DEI unit after chief accused of 'racism' against Whites, injects agenda deeper into agency The Pentagon restructured its diversity, equity and inclusion unit at Department of Defense Education Activity following the controversy over its chief, Kelisa Wing, and her posts about White people.
Media March 30, 2023 Parents push to recall Oregon school board after reports of 'disgusting' sexual games, explicit book Parents in the Oregon 4J school district are calling for a new school board after reports of activities and books detailing sexual acts they deemed inappropriate.