Reported Incidents
For Beaverton School District 48j
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School defends graphic Palestine display
Alleged incident in Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
An elementary school hosted an event where a student display on Palestine included graphic images and politically charged accusations against Israel. Despite concerns raised by attendees, school administration defended the content. This occurred after the district had previously assured such displays would not recur.
School segregates students by race
Alleged incident at Rock Creek Elementary School · Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
An elementary school introduced optional after-school affinity groups for 4th and 5th graders. These groups were segregated by race, offering separate spaces for BIPOC and white-identifying students. The school stated the purpose was to provide safe environments for identity-based discussions.
District plans bias, equity training
Alleged incident in Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
A school district superintendent explained that disciplinary disparities between male and female students are due to bias. The district plans to implement extensive equity and bias training for staff, emphasizing an "equity lens" in all teaching and administrative decisions. This initiative aims to address perceived biases and align with the district's equity policy.
Center for Equity and Inclusion
Alleged incident in Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
An organization named Center for Equity and Inclusion, also known as Turning Point Initiative, operates as a consultancy. It is described as a BIPOC-owned and led firm focused on advancing equity. The company was founded in 2015.
District Adopts Critical Equity Lens
Alleged incident in Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
The Beaverton School District is undertaking a review of its social science curriculum. This process aims to integrate a "Critical Equity Lens" and align with Oregon's K-12 Social Science Standards, which include Ethnic Studies. This initiative will guide future curriculum adoption recommendations.
Teachers Told: Evolve or Dissolve
Alleged incident in Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
The Beaverton School District hosted a professional development event where staff were pressured to adopt critical race theory concepts. Educators were told they must conform to "anti-racism" ideology or risk termination, with one speaker making an inflammatory comparison to child abuse. This incident highlights significant ideological pressure within the district.
District Adopts Anti-Racist Policies
Alleged incident in Beaverton School District 48j · Oregon
The Beaverton School District announced its commitment to becoming an "anti-racist" organization. This involved mandating "anti-racist" training and "racial equity" programs for all staff and board members. The district also stated that an "equity lens" would be applied to all decisions.