Reported Incidents
For Montana
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
University Teaches Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in Montana
Montana State University offers graduate-level courses that incorporate critical race theory and critical theory concepts. These courses focus on applying these frameworks to educational leadership, policy, and social justice. The curriculum examines topics such as privilege, power, and educational equity.
Librarian taught 'queer joy'
Alleged incident in Livingston Elementary School District · Montana
An elementary school librarian in Montana reportedly taught third-grade students about 'radical queer joy.' This instruction allegedly violated school district policy. The incident was reported by a local news outlet and a parent group.
School shows unapproved LGBTQ content
Alleged incident at East Side School · Livingston Elementary School District · Montana
An elementary school allowed an unapproved presentation on LGBTQ+ topics, including gender identity, to be shown to third-grade students. This incident prompted numerous parent complaints and led to the district's immediate intervention. The content was not part of the approved curriculum, and the librarian was replaced.
Questionnaire attacks straight people
Alleged statewide incident in Montana
A Montana high school health class distributed a questionnaire containing highly inappropriate and biased questions. The material appeared to generalize heterosexual individuals in a derogatory manner. This incident raises concerns about the curriculum content presented to students.
Teacher's Questionnaire Sparks Outcry
Alleged incident at Sentinel High School · Montana
A high school health class distributed an unapproved questionnaire containing biased and offensive questions about heterosexuality. The district promptly investigated and removed the material, stating it was not part of the approved curriculum. Remedial actions were taken to prevent similar incidents.
Bozeman Schools Reaffirm Equity Work
Alleged incident in Bozeman Elementary School District · Montana
A school district developed an equity roadmap, including an equity task force that read "How to Be an Antiracist." Despite community concerns about politicizing education and curriculum, the district's interim superintendent reaffirmed its commitment to equity work, even after removing the term from a student success policy.
Montana Parents' Rights Group
Alleged incident in Bozeman Elementary School District · Montana
A parent advocacy group based in Bozeman, Montana, outlines its mission to uphold parental rights in education. The organization emphasizes that children belong to families, not the state, and advocates for parental authority over issues like medical mandates and curriculum content. They aim to ensure equality and protection for all families.
Union defies CRT training ban
Alleged statewide incident in Montana
A teachers' union in Montana is reportedly providing professional development sessions that incorporate critical race theory. This appears to be in violation of a binding order from the state's Attorney General, which prohibits such practices in public schools. The trainings are allegedly offered to all public teachers and staff within the state.
District promotes equity, anti-bias
Alleged statewide incident in Montana
A school district implemented policies and training programs focused on equity, anti-bias, and racial justice. An established equity group promotes specific ideological resources and plans mandatory staff training on "interrupting oppression." These initiatives aim to integrate diversity and inclusion principles across the curriculum and school environment.