Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District
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Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Fessenden-Bowdon 25 School District
149 schoolsPreschools
(4)Elementary Schools
(35)Middle Schools
(19)High Schools
(22)Other Schools
(69)Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
School Teaches White Privilege Concept
Alleged incident in Glendale Unified School District · California
A high school English class utilized a cartoon graphic to illustrate the concept of white privilege. This lesson prompted an inquiry to the district, which did not provide a response.
District seeks gender equity consultant
Alleged incident at Dunsmore Elementary School · Glendale Unified School District · California
A school district superintendent recommended accepting a donation to fund a gender equity consultant for an elementary school. This consultant would advise on gender identity topics. The district's existing policies already promote diversity and inclusion, including LGBTQ+ themes.
District promotes LGBTQ+ resources
Alleged incident in Glendale Unified School District · California
A school district provided teachers with resources for teaching LGBTQ+ topics, including gender identity, to young students during Pride Month. These materials, sourced from organizations like HRC and ADL, covered concepts such as transgender identity and social justice. Parents were reportedly unaware of the content being distributed for classroom use.
Glendale Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Glendale Unified School District · California
A school district policy outlines how staff may discuss a student's gender identity with them. This policy allows for the possibility of not disclosing a student's transgender or gender-nonconforming status to their parents or guardians. The district's approach raises concerns about parental involvement in their children's personal information.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.