Reported Incidents
For Georgia
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
AGs sue over women's sports
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
Multiple state attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit challenging policies related to women's sports. Several organizations have joined this legal action. The suit aims to address concerns about the integrity of female athletic competitions.
Statewide health survey concerns
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Education administers a statewide health survey to students from sixth to twelfth grade. The survey includes highly specific questions about drug use, which are given to both young and older students. Parents have the option to opt their children out of participation.
Georgia Education Advocacy Group
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
This report describes an advocacy group based in Georgia. The organization aims to promote freedom in learning. It seeks to equip parents and teachers to improve education.
Counselors Promote Anti-Racism Training
Alleged incident in Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
The Atlanta Public School system was involved in promoting a virtual affinity group for white school counselors. This group aimed to explore racial identity, privilege, and anti-racist practices, utilizing materials focused on unlearning white supremacy. The district has previously engaged in similar social-emotional learning and anti-racism initiatives.
APS Controversial Teaching Guidelines
Alleged incident in Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
The Atlanta Public Schools district has issued guidelines for teaching controversial topics. These guidelines recommend resources like the Zinn Education Project and Ibram X Kendi, which promote a specific social justice and anti-bias framework. The district's equity center advocates for teachers to critique "color-blindness" and examine their role in inequitable structures.
Gwinnett Schools Liberatory Design Contract
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A school district entered into a $750,000 contract for an eight-month program focused on "Liberatory Design" and "African-Centered" principles. The initiative aims to cultivate a positive Black identity within a perceived racist educational context for students of color, particularly Black boys. This program includes systemic evaluations and professional development.
Lee County High GSA Club
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A high school in Georgia added a Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) club to its student handbook for the 2022-2023 academic year. Sponsored by school staff, the club aims to empower youth leaders to advocate for racial and gender justice. Its stated goals include promoting social change and activism related to LGBTQ+ and transgender issues.
School Refuses CRT Opt-Out
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A Georgia charter school reportedly denied parents the option to remove their children from a social-emotional learning program. This program is alleged to contain content related to critical gender and race theories. Parents expressed concern over the school's decision regarding curriculum choices.
School mandates SEL, no opt-out
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A charter school plans to implement a new Social Emotional Learning curriculum that includes components related to racial justice and equity. The institution has informed parents there will be no option to opt their children out of these lessons.
School trains on gender identity
Alleged incident in Dekalb County School District · Georgia
An elementary school's advisory council discussed plans to shift its focus to school climate and culture, including training for staff on gender identity issues. This initiative involves a summer book study and research to support students in the upcoming academic year.
Greene County Uses Panorama Survey
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A school district distributed a parent survey that included questions from Panorama Education, an organization known for promoting "equity and inclusion" initiatives. The district's strategic plan also emphasizes principles like "social and emotional learning," "equity," and "diversity." These elements suggest a focus on potentially politically ideological content within the school system.
APS Election Indoctrination
Alleged incident in Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
The Atlanta Public School system reportedly implemented an election curriculum. This curriculum, developed with an external organization, is criticized for presenting a biased view of election security laws. The content is described as politically slanted.
Wokeminster, Atlanta, Georgia
Alleged incident at The Westminster Schools · Georgia
A parent group formed to address concerns about the school's perceived shift towards progressive activism. They aim to restore the institution's traditional academic and Christian educational heritage.
DeKalb Promotes BLM Curriculum
Alleged incident in Dekalb County School District · Georgia
The school district promoted a "Black Lives Matter" week, providing educators with resources and lesson plans. These materials covered racial identity, social justice, and gender identity, with some encouraging student activism. The district's website featured related symposiums and reading lists.
District promotes equity ideology
Alleged incident in Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
Atlanta Public Schools released guidelines and leadership dispositions in 2022, advocating for an "equity lens" that critiques "color-blindness." These documents encourage staff to examine their roles in "historically inequitable structures" and teach about systemic oppression. The district aims to disrupt barriers and promote a "transformative pedagogy" focusing on race, gender, and class.
Group Opposes CRT in Schools
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
An advocacy group has formed in Griffin, Georgia, with the mission to educate the community about Critical Race Theory. This group aims to address concerns regarding CRT and its related programs within the local school district.
District Buys Controversial SEL Surveys
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A school district is implementing controversial social-emotional learning surveys for its students and staff. This program, provided by Panorama Education, costs over $95,000. The surveys have generated public concern regarding their content.
Atlanta Parent Group's Mission
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A parent group in Atlanta, Georgia, outlines its mission to promote individual merit, respect, and freedom from bullying in schools. The group advocates for classrooms free of political interference and against 'equity' initiatives. They believe education should focus on learning to think and studying traditional academic subjects.
Truth in Education
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
An organization in Alpharetta, Georgia, aims to inform the public about curriculum content. They focus on topics like Critical Race Theory, comprehensive sex education, and social-emotional learning. The group believes these are radical ideologies being taught in schools.
Coalition Fights School Ideologies
Alleged statewide incident in Georgia
A non-profit organization has formed to address concerns about radical ideologies being taught in schools. This group aims to educate parents on topics such as Critical Race Theory and Social Emotional Learning. They plan to influence educational practices through advocacy and legislative partnerships.