Reported Incidents
For Kentucky
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District prioritizes minority status
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
The school district has created positions and committees to prioritize hiring staff and partnering with businesses based on minority status. This includes a "Diversity Hiring Specialist" and a "Coordinator Minority Enterprise" to ensure equitable processes and diverse candidate pools. The district also mandates anti-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion training for staff involved in procurement.
Parents challenge school policies
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A parental rights organization has filed a civil rights complaint against school districts. The complaint alleges that the districts' curriculum and policies are indoctrinating students. Specific concerns include Critical Race Theory and gender identity policies that exclude parents.
District Diversity Hiring Policy
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A school district has implemented a racial equity policy aimed at increasing staff diversity to reflect the student body. The policy defines "diverse" in specific ideological terms, encompassing various non-heterosexual, non-male, non-white, non-Western, and non-Christian identities. The district also employs a specialist to support minority recruitment and retention efforts.
District faces civil rights complaint
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A school district is facing a civil rights complaint regarding its policies and curriculum. Parents allege the district's educational content and practices are indoctrinating students. Concerns include Critical Race Theory and policies related to student gender identity.
Louisville Antiracism Course Content
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
The University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development offers courses featuring content on antiracism and white privilege. These courses incorporate texts from authors such as Ibram X. Kendi and Peggy McIntosh. One course specifically examines systemic racism and workplace practices.
Kentucky teacher training questioned
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A Kentucky school district's teacher training materials are under scrutiny. A national organization has raised concerns about the ideological content of these required materials.
Kentucky District Trains Teachers
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A Kentucky school district is reportedly training its educators on concepts related to race and sexuality. This training focuses on prioritizing these topics within the classroom curriculum. The initiative has drawn attention for its ideological content.
Schools promote CRT, drag queens
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A school district provided staff training sessions on topics such as "White Supremacy Culture," "racial equity," and "dismantling racism in math education." The training also included content on supporting LGBTQ+ students and promoted a "drag queen story time." These sessions aimed to influence teaching methods and curriculum within the district.
District promotes LGBTQ+ ideology
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A school district's website features pages dedicated to LGBTQ+ resources for students, including book lists and links to advocacy organizations. The district also includes a "Land Acknowledgement" statement on its site.
Teacher Promotes Political Ideologies
Alleged incident at Marnel C. Moorman School · Shelby County School District · Kentucky
A school's seventh-grade English class assigned students to write about and create videos on LGBTQ+ and racial political topics. Student work on these subjects was reportedly displayed in the hallway. This raised concerns about the promotion of specific ideologies within the curriculum.
District promotes gender identity curriculum
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A school district provides educators with resources and curriculum materials promoting gender identity concepts, including for elementary students. These resources, some from external organizations, discuss topics like the "Gender Triangle" and LGBTQ+ themes. The district also promotes racial equity initiatives and related teaching materials.
Fayette Race Assignment Controversy
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
Fayette County Schools faced criticism for a fifth-grade assignment on race-related issues. Parents and a law enforcement group raised concerns about the content's appropriateness and accuracy. The district defended the curriculum, stating it promotes critical thinking and civic engagement.