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School teaches anti-ICE curriculum
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
A middle school in Minnesota included politically charged content regarding immigration in its geography curriculum. The school reportedly showed slides critical of federal immigration enforcement and offered extra credit for students to create anti-ICE videos.
Minnesota school lesson sparks backlash
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
A Minnesota school faced criticism regarding a geography lesson plan. The lesson, which covered immigration enforcement, generated public backlash.
Biased ICE Lesson Plan
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
A Minnesota middle school utilized a lesson plan for eighth graders that presented a critical perspective on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The curriculum encouraged students to assess whether the agency's actions were excessive, including allegations of arrests involving legal residents and citizens. This incident highlights concerns regarding the ideological content within the educational material.
School teaches biased ICE lessons
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
A middle school's geography class is reportedly teaching current events related to ICE from a liberal viewpoint. This curriculum is part of a unit designed to meet state geography education standards. Concerns have been raised about the perceived political bias in the lessons.
School Teaches ICE 'Violent' Tactics
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
A Minnesota middle school faced scrutiny for its geography curriculum. Eighth-grade students were taught about alleged "tricky and violent tactics" used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This instruction drew public attention after documents were shared externally.
Anti-ICE slideshow taught students
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
A middle school geography class presented material portraying a federal agency in a negative light. Students were taught that the agency uses 'tricky and violent tactics.' This raises concerns about political bias in the curriculum.
Minnesota school teaches ICE bias
Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota
An 8th-grade geography class at a Minnesota middle school presented students with highly biased materials regarding immigration and ICE operations. The principal stated the content aligns with state geography standards. The district's strategic plan emphasizes anti-racism and culturally sustaining curricula.
Teacher advocates political flags
Alleged incident in Winooski School District · Vermont
A teacher at Winooski High School, recently named the state's Teacher of the Year, publicly advocated for schools to continue flying Black Lives Matter and Pride flags. The educator also supported "culturally responsive" learning environments, which incorporate race and LGBTQ identity into classroom instruction. This position was shared in response to a proposed state education plan.