Reported Incidents
For Missouri
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District lobbies against charter schools
Alleged incident in Columbia 93 School District · Missouri
A school district urged its staff and parents to lobby state legislators against charter school expansion. The institution also filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the expansion of charter schools into its county is unconstitutional. This action aims to prevent the diversion of public funds to charter schools.
Springfield recruits for DEI teachers
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
Springfield Public Schools is partnering with Missouri State University to recruit future educators. The program aims to fulfill the district's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. It specifically targets students from underrepresented backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and students of color.
District accused of hiring quotas
Alleged incident in Kansas City 33 School District · Missouri
A school district faces allegations of implementing hiring quotas based on race rather than qualifications. An organization has requested an investigation into these reported hiring practices.
District promotes DEI, race
Alleged incident in Kirkwood R-Vii School District · Missouri
A school district's staff newsletter, dated January 2025, promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and racial identity concepts. The newsletter advocates for increased staff of color and discusses the importance of teaching about race and racism to all students. It also promotes affinity groups for staff and students across several elementary and middle schools.
Conservative Americans Club Mission
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
An advocacy group in Springfield, Missouri, aims to educate the public on American founding history and civic engagement. The organization's mission focuses on historical education and civic participation.
District faces race-based program complaints
Alleged incident in Kirkwood R-Vii School District · Missouri
A Missouri school district is facing civil rights complaints regarding programs exclusively for nonwhite students and staff. These programs allegedly include tutoring services and scholarship opportunities. A parental rights organization filed the complaints.
SPS Gender Identity Parent Dispute
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
A conservative organization has accused the school district of attempting to exclude parents from discussions regarding students' gender identity and preferred pronouns. The group claims the district is bypassing parental involvement in these sensitive matters.
District Gender Identity Guidance
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
The school district has issued guidance documents regarding transgender students and their gender identity. These policies suggest that students' gender identity and preferred pronouns can be kept confidential from their parents. The district's approach indicates it will support a student's chosen gender identity even if parents do not provide consent.
District hides student gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
A public records request revealed that a Missouri school district has a policy enabling students to conceal their gender identity and preferred pronouns from their parents. This practice has been described as knowingly deceiving parents.
Teacher displays political classroom flag
Alleged incident in Kirkwood R-Vii School District · Missouri
A middle school teacher displayed a Palestinian flag in a classroom and refused a parent's request to also display an Israeli flag. This incident led to parental concerns about political bias and the student being moved to a different class. The school offered a "restorative circle" as a resolution.
Missouri State CRT Courses
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
Missouri State University offers courses that include critical race theory, white privilege, and whiteness. These topics are integrated into the curriculum, including a secondary school social studies course. The university utilizes specific texts promoting social justice education concepts.
Policy Hides Student Gender
Alleged incident in Hazelwood School District · Missouri
The Hazelwood School District has a policy on transgender students. This policy allows the district to withhold information about a student's gender identity from their parents under specific circumstances. It also mandates staff use preferred pronouns and permits students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity.
District Promotes Hidden Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Liberty 53 School District · Missouri
A school district provided staff with a guide promoting gender ideology, including instructions to keep students' gender identity confidential from their families. The guide also encourages staff to integrate LGBTQ+ topics into curriculum and consider gender-neutral alternatives for school events.
Districts Promote Gender Ideology
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
Documents indicate that multiple school districts in Missouri are promoting transgender ideology. This information suggests an institutional focus on gender identity concepts within these educational systems. The report highlights concerns regarding the content being taught.
Elementary staff bias training
Alleged incident in Park Hill School District · Missouri
An elementary school provided training to its staff on implicit bias and microaggressions. This professional development focused on equity and inclusion implementation. The training materials defined these concepts, linking them to race, class, and language.
District DEI Hiring Policy
Alleged incident in Webster Groves School District · Missouri
Webster Groves School District has outlined an equity policy and strategic plan focused on recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. The plan specifically aims to increase the number of 'staff of color' through targeted recruitment efforts. This initiative is part of the district's broader diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
District Adopts Racial Equity Framework
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
A school district has adopted a racial equity framework to guide its hiring practices and curriculum development. This framework aims to dismantle systemic inequities and promote diversity within the staff and educational content. It includes concepts such as disrupting white supremacy and affirming students' intersectional identities.
Teacher pronoun worksheet concerns
Alleged incident in Webster Groves School District · Missouri
A Missouri chemistry teacher reportedly used a worksheet to ask students about their preferred names and pronouns for parental contact. This action raised concerns about encouraging students to conceal information from their parents. The incident highlights issues regarding parental involvement in sensitive student matters.
District LGBTQ Lessons Kindergarten
Alleged statewide incident in Missouri
A school district is reportedly providing LGBTQ history lessons to kindergarten students. The curriculum includes content related to gender identity. This has sparked concerns regarding the age-appropriateness of the material.
Teacher hides gender from parents
Alleged incident in Webster Groves School District · Missouri
A high school in Missouri has been criticized by a parents' rights group for allowing students to keep their gender identities concealed from their parents. This practice has raised concerns regarding parental involvement and transparency.