Reported Incidents
For Round Rock Independent School District
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District Teaches Immigration Politics
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
An Austin-area school district was found to be teaching high school students specific political viewpoints regarding DACA and immigration laws. Public records revealed the curriculum framed these topics in terms of 'systems of oppression.' This raises concerns about ideological instruction within the institution.
Texas School Immigration Lesson Controversy
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A Texas public school faced criticism for a Mexican-American lesson plan. The curriculum allegedly taught that immigration law is oppressive to minorities. This incident sparked controversy regarding the school's teaching content.
Curriculum Teaches Immigration As Oppression
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A school district's Mexican-American Studies curriculum teaches that immigration laws are a form of oppression and promotes activist viewpoints. It suggests that terms like "illegal" or "undocumented" perpetuate stereotypes. The curriculum utilizes resources from activist organizations and encourages "antiracist" and "activist" classrooms.
School Teaches Immigration Laws Oppressive
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A Texas public school curriculum teaches that immigration laws are oppressive. It also instructs students on "resistance and liberation" tactics and promotes a pro-amnesty group.
District trains on gender identity
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
The district provided staff training on how to handle students' gender identity. This training instructed educators to keep students' gender identity and preferred pronouns confidential from their parents. It also encouraged the use of preferred pronouns and linked to resources promoting LGBTQ+ affirmation in classrooms.
Curriculum promotes political, identity views
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A school district's African American Studies course includes content on "systemic racism," critiques of policing and legal systems, and asks students to complete a "social identity wheel" categorizing their sexual orientation, gender identity, and race. This curriculum has raised concerns about promoting specific political ideologies and identity concepts. The course content potentially conflicts with state legislation prohibiting certain discriminatory concepts in K-12 schools.
District's Transgender Guidance Hides Parents
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A school district utilizes guidance from a state association that suggests withholding information from parents regarding a student's gender identity. The document also outlines that refusing preferred pronouns, names, or restroom access for transgender students could be considered discrimination. This policy raises concerns about parental rights and transparency within the institution.
Parents demand educational transparency
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A parent group in Round Rock Independent School District has formed to advocate for non-partisan education. They seek a return to foundational learning, increased transparency, and parental rights within the district. The group aims for consistency and accountability from all district representatives.
District hides gender identity from
Alleged incident at Walsh Elementary School · Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A school district provided training to staff at a middle school, instructing them not to inform parents if a student expresses a transgender identity. The presentation also encouraged staff to use preferred pronouns and correct students who do not. This training included scenarios for practicing pronoun usage among students and staff.
District promotes gender identity policies
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A school district provided transgender guidelines and its elementary school staff discussed creating an equitable campus for gender-expansive youth. These discussions included sharing resources from external organizations and guidance on keeping student gender identity secret from parents.