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Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Math assignment: genitalia, abortion
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A high school in the district distributed a math assignment to students that included an image of genitalia and questions related to abortion access and sex education policies. The assignment was given without parental knowledge and caused community concern. The school principal addressed the issue with the teacher involved.
Parents Form PUSD Watchdog Group
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A parent organization has formed in the Poway Unified School District to advocate for student success, transparency, and parental rights. This group aims to ensure district policies align with community values and comply with education codes. They also seek to disclose any district misconduct and make records accessible to the public.
District adopts restorative justice
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A California school district is reportedly implementing restorative justice programs. These programs are being used as an alternative to traditional suspensions and expulsions. This information comes from a training workshop obtained by an advocacy group.
District adopts restorative justice
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A California school district is adopting a new disciplinary approach. It is moving away from traditional suspensions in favor of a restorative justice model. This new system focuses on fostering empathy and celebrating diversity.
District replaces suspensions with training
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A California school district implemented a new disciplinary policy for misbehaving students. Instead of suspensions, students are now directed to diversity and implicit bias trainings. This change was promoted during a staff workshop in September 2022.
District Funds Gender Identity Training
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A school district contracted with an organization to provide staff training on gender identity. Teachers at an elementary school were required to attend a session. This partnership began in 2020 and involved an annual cost.
PUSD Staff Training Controversy
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
The Poway Unified School District provided staff training materials that included content on "Restorative Justice," pronoun usage, and integrating LGBTQ+ topics into history lessons. The training also promoted the Anti-Defamation League's "No Place for Hate" campaign, which encourages schools to prioritize social justice over kindness. These materials contained quizzes and discussions on sensitive topics related to race and identity.
School teaches privilege, identity, racism
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
A middle school displayed a "Wheel of Power/Privilege" chart at a meeting with parents and teachers. The institution also incorporates lessons on "identity" and "racism" into its curriculum, including a "Racial Justice Challenge" and staff equity training.
Poway District Adds Ethnic Studies
Alleged incident in Poway Unified School District · California
The Poway Unified School District introduced new elective courses, "Ethnic Studies" and "Ethnic Literature," as part of its racial equity plan. These courses aim to promote understanding of race, culture, and systems of power. Some parents and residents express concern that the curriculum resembles Critical Race Theory, despite district denials.