Reported Incidents

For St. Paul Public School District

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Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

District Manual Promotes Ideological Content

Alleged incident in St. Paul Public School District · Minnesota

A school district's 'Safe Schools Manual' includes staff development and student lessons on gender identity, privilege, and oppression. The manual aims to combat homophobia and foster diversity but contains controversial exercises like a 'Heterosexual Questionnaire' for middle schoolers and discussions on white privilege. These materials promote specific ideological viewpoints within the curriculum.

Occurred on May 11, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

School pronoun policy

Alleged incident in St. Paul Public School District · Minnesota

A school district has established a policy requiring staff to use students' preferred names and pronouns. This policy is to be followed regardless of whether parents have given their consent.

Occurred on February 21, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

SPPS Critical Ethnic Studies Mandate

Alleged incident in St. Paul Public School District · Minnesota

The Saint Paul Public Schools district requires students to take a "Critical Ethnic Studies" course. This curriculum focuses on concepts like critical consciousness, intersectionality, power, and oppression, and encourages students to engage in "resistance" and "collective action" against perceived systemic injustices. An evaluation report suggests expanding this ideologically-driven content across all subjects and grades.

Occurred on September 1, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

Ethnic Studies Curriculum Adopted

Alleged incident in St. Paul Public School District · Minnesota

A school district is introducing a new 'Critical Ethnic Studies' graduation requirement. The curriculum focuses on concepts like white supremacy, oppression, and intersectionality, and the district is seeking community feedback for its development.

Occurred on May 4, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map