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University DEI Graduation Celebration

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

A university is hosting a graduation celebration promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Students can choose stoles and pins representing various identity groups, including LGBTQ+ and race-based affiliations. This event highlights the institution's commitment to DEI initiatives.

Occurred on May 7, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalLowAdded 2d ago

Teachers Union Funds Activist Group

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

A teachers' union in Minnesota is reportedly funneling support to a political advocacy group. This group promotes the abolition of ICE and prisons, acting as a proxy for the union's political activities.

Occurred on March 19, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 2d ago

Minnesota Schools Fund Race Programs

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

Over fifty school districts in Minnesota are reportedly using taxpayer funds for programs focused on race. This comes amidst claims that educators are promoting leftist ideologies to students. The report raises concerns about the content being taught in these public schools.

Occurred on March 13, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 2d ago

Districts adopt race-based policy

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

Over fifty school districts in Minnesota have implemented a policy offering financial incentives and layoff protections to educators based on their race. This policy utilizes taxpayer funds for these race-specific provisions. The decision has drawn attention regarding its implications for district operations.

Occurred on March 13, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 2d ago

Districts Adopt Race-Based Policies

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

Multiple school districts in Minnesota have adopted policies that permit or require the use of public funds for race-based initiatives. These policies specifically target teacher recruitment based on race. Taxpayers are reportedly responsible for the costs associated with these programs.

Occurred on March 9, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

Union-backed group promotes activism

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

An activist organization, funded by a teachers union, developed strategies for community organizing related to immigration enforcement and political influence within schools. These strategies included rapid response networks and efforts to report ICE activity at schools. The group also aimed to influence local elections to support candidates aligned with their political agenda.

Occurred on March 9, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherLowAdded 2d ago

Activists mobilize against ICE

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

Activists are organizing in Minnesota to protest federal immigration enforcement. The planned week of action includes harassing officers and advocating for prison abolition. This event represents external political activism rather than a specific school-related incident.

Occurred on February 26, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

School teaches anti-ICE curriculum

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

A middle school in Minnesota included politically charged content regarding immigration in its geography curriculum. The school reportedly showed slides critical of federal immigration enforcement and offered extra credit for students to create anti-ICE videos.

Occurred on February 25, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

Minnesota school lesson sparks backlash

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

A Minnesota school faced criticism regarding a geography lesson plan. The lesson, which covered immigration enforcement, generated public backlash.

Occurred on February 20, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

Biased ICE Lesson Plan

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

A Minnesota middle school utilized a lesson plan for eighth graders that presented a critical perspective on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The curriculum encouraged students to assess whether the agency's actions were excessive, including allegations of arrests involving legal residents and citizens. This incident highlights concerns regarding the ideological content within the educational material.

Occurred on February 20, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

School teaches biased ICE lessons

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

A middle school's geography class is reportedly teaching current events related to ICE from a liberal viewpoint. This curriculum is part of a unit designed to meet state geography education standards. Concerns have been raised about the perceived political bias in the lessons.

Occurred on February 20, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

School Teaches ICE 'Violent' Tactics

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

A Minnesota middle school faced scrutiny for its geography curriculum. Eighth-grade students were taught about alleged "tricky and violent tactics" used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This instruction drew public attention after documents were shared externally.

Occurred on February 19, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

Anti-ICE slideshow taught students

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

A middle school geography class presented material portraying a federal agency in a negative light. Students were taught that the agency uses 'tricky and violent tactics.' This raises concerns about political bias in the curriculum.

Occurred on February 16, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

District prioritizes diverse teachers

Alleged incident in Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota

Bloomington Public Schools has a policy that gives preference to student teachers of color. The district encourages principals to recruit culturally diverse candidates. This policy aims to create a more diverse staff.

Occurred on January 26, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago

School offers Clinton event tickets

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

A high school within the district reportedly offered free tickets to students, staff, and families for a political event featuring Hillary Clinton. An internal email indicated that over 300 tickets were provided for the event. This action raised concerns about the institution's role in promoting political figures.

Occurred on January 23, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 2d ago

District funds race-based staff

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

The Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District has a policy that allocates funding for race-focused staff development and mentoring programs. This includes supporting affinity groups and providing financial incentives for teachers of color. The policy also outlines retention strategies for these educators.

Occurred on January 9, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherLowAdded 2d ago

District Skips State Moment

Alleged incident in Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota

A school district decided not to officially participate in a statewide moment of silence, citing short notice and a desire to maintain focus on instruction. The superintendent explained that coordinating such an event without proper planning could lead to misinterpretation. Staff were permitted to observe it individually, provided it didn't disrupt duties or involve sharing personal opinions with students.

Occurred on January 9, 2026Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 2d ago

Minnesota school teaches ICE bias

Alleged incident in Hermantown Public School District · Minnesota

An 8th-grade geography class at a Minnesota middle school presented students with highly biased materials regarding immigration and ICE operations. The principal stated the content aligns with state geography standards. The district's strategic plan emphasizes anti-racism and culturally sustaining curricula.

Occurred on December 1, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago

Activist group promotes progressive agenda

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

An activist organization in Minnesota hosted a community event to advocate for progressive school board candidates and influence educational policies. The event promoted themes of LGBTQ+ inclusion and featured a drag queen group. This initiative aimed to shape school curricula and environments.

Occurred on October 20, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago

District promotes gender clinic

Alleged statewide incident in Minnesota

The school district provides online resources promoting a gender clinic for students. This clinic offers services such as pubertal suppression, hormone therapy, and referrals for gender-affirming surgeries. The district lists these resources under its LGBTQ section.

Occurred on July 29, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map