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Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Desert Sands Unified School District
36 schoolsElementary Schools
(20)Middle Schools
(7)High Schools
(9)Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Unapproved privilege lesson taught
Alleged incident in Desert Sands Unified School District · California
A high school English class used unapproved lesson materials that presented concepts of inherent privilege based on characteristics such as gender, race, and religion. The school district acknowledged that the lessons were not aligned with the adopted curriculum and stated that corrective action was being taken.
Parent Advocacy Group Formed
Alleged incident in Desert Sands Unified School District · California
A parent advocacy organization has been established in Indio, California. This group aims to provide information not readily available from the local school district. Its mission includes advocating for parental rights and school choice.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.