Reported Incidents
For Colorado
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Colorado legal order after SCOTUS
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
A US state issued a legal order following a Supreme Court decision. This directive instructs lawyers to refuse cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The order reflects ongoing legal and political developments at the state level.
Denver school bathroom probe
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
The Department of Education initiated an investigation into a Denver school's bathroom policies. This probe was launched due to allegations of discrimination against female students. The investigation concerns the school's approach to gender-related facilities.
District promotes LGBT documentary
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
A school district collaborated with a university group to produce a documentary. This film aims to promote LGBT perspectives to students.
District promotes LGBTQ+ documentary
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
A school district created a documentary titled “Reclaiming the Narrative: A Documentary About LGBTQ+ Youth” to promote LGBTQ+ issues to K-12 students. This film is intended for professional development for educators and features student perspectives on gender identity. The district also has a toolkit that allows students to transition without parental notification.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
Denver Public Schools implemented a toolkit instructing staff not to disclose a student's gender transition to parents. The policy allows students to use facilities matching their expressed gender and states there is no opt-out for LGBTQ+ topics. This guidance prioritizes student privacy over parental notification regarding gender identity.
CU Denver Teaches CRT
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
The University of Colorado Denver's Doctor of Education program includes required courses focused on critical race theory, power, and privilege. The curriculum emphasizes social justice and critically examining systems of privilege. The program aims to prepare educational leaders to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
University Teaches Ideological Content
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
Colorado State University's School of Education offers courses that include critical theories, queer theory, and concepts of whiteness and white privilege. These courses also cover topics such as political ideologies, capitalism, and environmental justice movements. The curriculum incorporates texts from authors like Karl Marx and Peggy McIntosh.
University teaches critical, queer theories
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
The University of Colorado Boulder's College of Education offers courses featuring topics like critical pedagogy, queer theory, and white privilege. These courses aim to examine education's role in a diverse democracy and explore concepts such as teacher activism and decolonization. The curriculum also discusses various forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, and transphobia.
District Pays For Equity Training
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
The Summit School District paid a consultant over $11,000 for equity training sessions conducted in June 2023 and January 2024. These sessions focused on equity development support and strategic planning. The nature and cost of the training prompted a public records request.
School advises gender-neutral period language
Alleged incident in Cherry Creek 5 School District · Colorado
A school district's wellness webpage provides guidance on using gender-neutral language when discussing menstruation. It suggests replacing terms like "girls" or "women" with phrases such as "people with periods" or "menstruators." This guidance aims to promote inclusive language within the school community.
Parental Rights Group Mission
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
This report outlines the mission of Parents United America, a Colorado-based organization dedicated to advocating for parental rights. The group emphasizes parents' authority over their children's education and healthcare, opposing institutional overreach. They aim to mobilize parents and influence cultural norms to protect and uphold parental roles.
District hosts LGBTQ student prom
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
A school district partnered with an external organization to host a prom specifically for LGBTQ+ high school students and allies. The event, held in May, was supported by a grant focused on LGBTQ initiatives. The partner organization advocates for LGBTQ issues in curricula and student support.
District Faces Discrimination Complaint
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
A school district is responding to a civil rights complaint filed with a federal agency. The complaint alleges that the district's practices are discriminatory. The district maintains its support for a parent group for Spanish-speaking families.
Districts face race discrimination complaints
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
Two school districts are facing civil rights complaints. A parental rights organization alleges the districts discriminated against parents based on race. This stems from the districts' use of racially-organized affinity groups.
School Requires LGBTQ+ Day Video
Alleged incident in Cherry Creek 5 School District · Colorado
A middle school mandated staff show an LGBTQ+ "Day of Silence" video and distribute related materials to students. This event, which included "solidarity" activities, was implemented without parental notification. The district also held professional development sessions on creating LGBTQ+ affirming spaces.
Superintendent apologizes for parent remarks
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
A school district superintendent apologized for public comments made about parent committees. The superintendent expressed regret for generalizing groups of parent volunteers and referencing 'privileged white people.' This incident caused controversy within the community.
Superintendent's Divisive Race Remarks
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
A Colorado school district's superintendent made controversial remarks regarding 'privileged White people' during an official training session. These comments have raised questions about the district's approach to diversity and inclusion.
Denver ethnic studies curriculum
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
Denver public schools reportedly mandate an ethnic studies course for ninth graders. This curriculum teaches students about gender existing on a spectrum and encourages them to dismantle systems of power.
Denver Schools Face Immigrant Strain
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
Schools in Denver, Colorado are reportedly facing challenges in providing services for a growing number of immigrant students. Documents indicate the district is struggling with the logistical demands of this influx. This situation highlights resource allocation issues within the school system.
Mandatory Ethnic Studies Curriculum
Alleged statewide incident in Colorado
A school district implemented a mandatory ninth-grade ethnic studies curriculum. The course teaches students collectivist ideologies, gender as a spectrum, and the need to dismantle systems of power. It incorporates concepts from critical race theory and discusses controversial political figures and movements.