Reported Incidents
For Mississippi
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Mississippi State teaches Freire
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
The College of Education at this university includes "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" in its curriculum. This text is featured in multiple elementary and middle-level social studies courses, raising concerns about the ideological content being taught to future educators.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
The school district appears to have facilitated the concealment of students' gender identity from their parents. The district also partnered with an organization for a summer camp exclusively for BIPOC and LGBTQ students. Furthermore, the superintendent engaged with an advocacy group known for promoting LGBTQ content in schools.
Parental Rights Advocacy Group
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
An advocacy organization in Mississippi focuses on parental rights in education. Their mission is to empower parents in decisions regarding their children's well-being, healthcare, and schooling. The group aims to address issues impacting public school students nationwide.
District Promotes CRT, Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Oxford School District · Mississippi
A Mississippi school district incorporated critical race theory concepts into teacher training. The district also surveyed parents about their comfort with staff discussing gender identity and sexual orientation. This indicates a focus on politically charged topics within the curriculum and school environment.
Oxford SEL and equity concerns
Alleged incident in Oxford School District · Mississippi
The Oxford School District uses a presentation that promotes Social Emotional Learning and restorative justice. This presentation references an LGBTQ organization and an SEL provider known for promoting political ideologies, racial justice, and equity. The district's restorative practices aim to decrease disciplinary disproportionality.
School gets LGBTQ+ initiatives grant
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
A high school program received a $10,000 grant to support LGBTQ+ initiatives and continue outreach for its GSA club. The funding aims to promote LGBTQ+ identity and expression among students. This is the second year the school has received such a grant.
District promotes secret gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
The school district discussed and shared guidelines concerning transgender students, including recommendations for staff to use preferred names/pronouns and potentially keep gender identity information from parents. A mental health proposal also suggested diagnosing "gender identity disorder" and offering services without explicit parental involvement. Additionally, the district considered books and training related to LGBTQ+ topics.
School receives LGBTQ+ mural grant
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
A school program received a grant to fund murals highlighting LGBTQ+ history, specifically "queer black history." This initiative aligns with the district's broader goals to incorporate LGBTQ+ themes into the curriculum and promote equity.
District promotes 'Pyramid of Hate'
Alleged incident at Bramlett Elementary School · Oxford School District · Mississippi
A school district shared a document promoting the Anti-Defamation League's 'Pyramid of Hate' during staff professional development. This material, from Learning for Justice, suggests that minor biases can escalate to genocide. The content was presented as part of an 'Equity' training initiative.
District promotes racial justice curriculum
Alleged incident in Oxford School District · Mississippi
The Oxford School District implemented a comprehensive initiative to integrate "cultural responsiveness," "equity," and "racial justice" into its curriculum and operations. This involved promoting the Black Lives Matter movement, establishing an Equity Task Force, and utilizing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs from organizations like CASEL and Second Step. The district aims to foster a "Culturally Aware" student body through these efforts.
District surveys gender, sexuality
Alleged incident in Oxford School District · Mississippi
A school district administered surveys to students and families that included questions about gender identity, sexual orientation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Public records revealed these surveys were initially from an external organization and were discussed between December 2020 and September 2021.
District promotes LGBTQ staff training
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
The Alcorn School District offered and promoted optional LGBTQ-affirming training to its staff for continuing education credits. This training, focused on supporting LGBTQ students and suicide prevention, was available to various school employees. Additionally, district staff discussed using reading materials that positively promoted LGBTQ issues.