Reported Incidents
For Alaska
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District renames Veterans Day
Alleged incident in Anchorage School District · Alaska
A school district altered its official calendar by renaming Veterans Day as a professional development day. This decision follows prior controversy regarding the district's disclaimer on U.S. founding documents. The institution's actions reflect a shift in its approach to national observances.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Bristol Bay Borough School District · Alaska
A school district implemented a policy allowing staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. The policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns for students within the school environment. The district failed to respond to public records requests regarding the policy's origins.
Yakutat Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Yakutat School District · Alaska
The Yakutat School District adopted a policy regarding transgender students. This policy permits staff to keep a student's gender identity confidential from their parents. It also allows students to use facilities and participate in sports according to their preferred gender identity.
District gender identity policy
Alleged incident in Wrangell Public School District · Alaska
A school district maintains a policy allowing staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. The policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns, and permits facility use based on preferred gender. This policy was reportedly adopted from a model provided by the state's association of school boards.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Pribilof School District · Alaska
The Pribilof School District implemented a policy regarding transgender students. This policy allows staff to keep a student's gender identity confidential from their parents. It also directs staff to use preferred names and pronouns and permits facility use based on a student's gender identity.
District hides gender from parents
Alleged incident in Sitka School District · Alaska
The Sitka School District maintains a policy that permits staff to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns for students. The district adopted this controversial policy from a model provided by the Alaska Association of School Boards.
Alaska Transgender Policy Origin
Alleged incident in Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
The Juneau School District's transgender policy permits staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. The district adopted this policy from the Association of Alaska School Boards, which had adapted language from the Anchorage School District's guidelines. This approach allows the district to utilize legally vetted statewide model policies.
District hides gender identity
Alleged incident in Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Alaska
A school district implemented a policy allowing staff to keep a student's gender identity confidential from their parents. The policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns and permits facility use based on preferred gender. This policy was based on a model from the Alaska Association of School Boards.
District hides student gender identity
Alleged incident in Hoonah City School District · Alaska
A school district adopted a policy allowing staff to withhold information from parents regarding a student's gender identity. This policy was based on a model provided by the Association of Alaska School Boards. The district confirmed the policy's origin and its implementation.
Alaska Schools Hide Gender Policy
Alleged statewide incident in Alaska
Seven out of eight Alaska school districts reportedly admitted that their state's school board association advises schools to keep students' gender transitions hidden from parents. This revelation came from a challenge by a parental rights organization.
Juneau teaches gender, Planned Parenthood
Alleged incident in Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
The Juneau School District implements a sexual education curriculum for middle and high school students. This curriculum includes lessons on gender identity and gender expression. It also utilizes resources from organizations like AMAZE, Love Is Respect, and Planned Parenthood.
Chatham gender identity policy
Alleged incident in Chatham School District · Alaska
The Chatham School District implemented a policy regarding transgender students. This policy allows staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. It also dictates preferred name and pronoun usage, and allows students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity.
District Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Kake City School District · Alaska
A school district policy allows staff to withhold information about students' gender identity from their parents. The policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns for students. Public records requests about the policy's origin went unanswered.
District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Kashunamiut School District · Alaska
A school district has implemented a policy that allows staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. The policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns and permits facility use based on preferred gender. Public records requests regarding the policy's origin went unanswered.
Hoonah hides student gender
Alleged incident in Hoonah City School District · Alaska
The school district implemented a policy regarding transgender students and staff. This policy permits school personnel to keep a student's gender identity confidential from their parents. It also establishes guidelines for preferred names, facility use, and staff training.
Alaska District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged statewide incident in Alaska
An Alaska school district reportedly has a policy instructing staff on how to help students conceal their gender identity from their parents. A parental advocacy group has highlighted this policy as a concern.
Nome Schools Hides Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Alaska
The school district has a policy allowing staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy also mandates the use of preferred names and pronouns for students. It permits students to use facilities and participate in activities aligning with their preferred gender.
District gender identity policy
Alleged incident in Skagway City School District · Alaska
A school district implemented a policy regarding transgender students and employees. This policy allows for students' gender identity to be withheld from parents and mandates staff use preferred pronouns. It also permits facility use based on a student's preferred gender.
Juneau Policy Hides Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
The Juneau School District implemented a policy regarding transgender students. This policy allows staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents. It also mandates preferred pronoun usage and permits facility access based on gender identity.
Alaska schools hide gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in Alaska
Several school districts in Alaska have implemented policies that permit educators to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. This practice allows schools to make decisions about a child's identity without parental knowledge or consent. A watchdog group identified these policies as concerning.