Reported Incidents
For Massachusetts
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Female Athlete Loses Spot
Alleged incident in Pembroke School District · Massachusetts
A school committee was addressed by a parent concerned about the fairness of athletic competitions. The parent argued that current policies allowing biological males to compete in female sports disadvantage female athletes and impact their college recruitment opportunities. The committee was urged to advocate for rule changes to ensure equitable competition.
District seeks ideological teachers
Alleged statewide incident in Massachusetts
A school district posted a job advertisement for a middle school math teacher. The listing indicated a preference for candidates with experience as "anti-racist" and "LGBTQ+ advocates." This hiring criterion suggests a focus on specific ideological commitments for educators within the district.
Kindergarten Gender Identity Lessons
Alleged incident in Lexington School District · Massachusetts
A school district's kindergarten DEI curriculum includes resources on gender identity, such as "Changing Bodies to Match Gender Identity," and encourages questioning gender. It also incorporates picture books with political themes and gender-neutral characters. These materials are part of a broader PK-12 DEI curriculum under development.
Cambridge Schools Transgender Staff Policy
Alleged incident in Cambridge School District · Massachusetts
The school district adopted a new policy granting transgender staff confidentiality protections regarding their gender identity. This policy also allows staff to use facilities corresponding to their gender identity and be addressed by chosen names and pronouns. The institution aims for an antiracist and equitable environment.
First Grade Gender Identity Curriculum
Alleged incident in Lexington School District · Massachusetts
A school district's first-grade social studies curriculum introduces concepts of gender identity to young students. The curriculum teaches that individuals may identify as a boy, girl, both, or neither. This includes using the book 'Jacob's New Dress' as part of the instruction.
Middle school survey asks gender
Alleged incident in Medfield School District · Massachusetts
A middle school in Massachusetts planned to administer a health survey to students. The survey included questions about gender identity, sexual orientation, and climate change. Parents were informed but asked not to share the specific survey questions.
MTA opposes reading legislation
Alleged statewide incident in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is actively campaigning against proposed literacy legislation in the state. This legislation aims to mandate instruction aligned with the science of reading, similar to laws in other states. The MTA has communicated its opposition through various channels, including formal letters and public appeals to legislators.
Teachers Conference Ideological Workshops
Alleged statewide incident in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is hosting a summer conference featuring workshops on various ideological topics. Sessions include discussions on Marxism, anti-Blackness in schools, and gender diversity in multilingual classrooms. These workshops aim to explore and integrate specific perspectives into educational practices.
Math assignment on systemic racism
Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts
A high school math assignment asked ninth-grade students to explain how systemic racism influences incarceration rates. This curriculum choice raised concerns among community members.
District cautions Gaza materials
Alleged incident in Brookline School District · Massachusetts
A school district passed a resolution criticizing state teacher association curriculum on the Israel-Gaza conflict. The resolution cautioned staff against using the materials, citing concerns about antisemitic elements and an unbalanced presentation of the issue.
Newton Staff Affinity Group Roles
Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts
A school district is establishing new coordinator positions to manage staff affinity groups focused on race and LGBTQ+ identities. These roles, funded by a state grant, will organize meetings and provide safe spaces for staff. The initiative aims to strengthen identity-based groups within the district.
District sued over gender shirt
Alleged incident in Middleborough School District · Massachusetts
A school district is facing a lawsuit after a student was sent home for wearing a shirt expressing a viewpoint on gender. A school committee member criticized the district's decision to litigate, citing concerns about student rights and district risk.
Newton Schools Show Gender Video
Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts
Newton Public Schools showed a video to fifth-grade students that presented a specific definition of gender. The video, sourced from CBC Kids News, explained gender as an internal feeling distinct from biological sex. This content raised concerns regarding age-appropriateness and curriculum.
Explicit Survey Parental Opt-Out
Alleged incident in Burlington School District · Massachusetts
A school district administered a sexually explicit survey to middle school students, despite parents having opted their children out. This action led to legal challenges and a district decision to suspend all student surveys and defund the survey provider. The district later acknowledged its error.
Teachers promote political ideologies
Alleged statewide incident in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Teachers Association provides online lesson plans promoting specific political and social ideologies. These resources encourage educators to teach controversial topics like anti-Israel sentiment, gender identity, and racial justice from a particular viewpoint. The materials are presented under an "Anti-Oppression" label and link to external organizations.
Natick hides gender from parents
Alleged incident in Natick School District · Massachusetts
The district uses its student information system to allow staff to conceal students' preferred names and gender identities from their parents. This policy, confirmed via public records, is not mandated by state law.
Citizens Engage School District
Alleged incident in Easthampton School District · Massachusetts
An advocacy group in Easthampton, Massachusetts, aims to involve citizens in the management of their city and school district. Their stated mission focuses on citizen engagement in local governance.
MTA defends controversial teaching materials
Alleged incident at Lexington High School · Lexington School District · Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Teachers Association defended its promotion of anti-Israel materials to educators during a state commission hearing. The hearing revealed examples of biased content, including accusations of "apartheid" and "genocide" against Israel. A teacher also made a comparison between the current presidential administration and the Holocaust.
Mothers Question DEI Policies
Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts
A school district experienced community opposition regarding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Parents raised concerns about the district's implemented changes, leading to public controversy.
District promotes gender, race ideology
Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts
The school district published an end-of-year report detailing its commitment to fostering "gender affirming guidance" and expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. This includes creating specific guidance for gender identity and implementing anti-racist lessons for elementary students. The district also expanded staff affinity groups and secured a grant for DEI-focused hiring.