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White Shield School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
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132 schoolsPreschools
(3)Elementary Schools
(53)Middle Schools
(18)High Schools
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(40)Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Illinois hiring investigation demanded
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
A parents' organization requested a federal investigation into a school district's hiring practices. The group alleges that the district is engaging in race-based hiring.
District 300 DEI Hiring Focus
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
Community Unit School District 300 in Illinois has implemented hiring practices that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Interview questions focus on candidates' comfort with discussing race, their commitment to DEI, and their approach to gender and racial equity in the classroom, including support for transgender students. The district's strategic plan aims to attract and retain diverse candidates, with an equity audit recommending culturally responsive interviewing processes.
District Gender Plan Concerns Parents
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
A school district's gender support plan includes provisions that appear to allow for a student's gender identity to be kept private from their parents. The plan asks about parental awareness and how to proceed if parents are not informed or supportive. This raises concerns about transparency and parental involvement in student gender identity matters.
District hides LGBTQ+ student events
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
A school district held events for students focused on LGBTQ+ issues, which were uncovered through a public records request. Concerns arose regarding transparency, as permission slips for these events were vague or absent. The district stated that events were not widely publicized due to safety concerns for participating students.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.