Reported Incidents
For North Carolina
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Repeated bullying ignored
Alleged incident at Envision Science Academy · Envision Science Academy School District · North Carolina
Multiple families say repeated bullying reports at Envision Science Academy went unaddressed by administration.
NC Civics Education Bias Warning
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
Education experts have warned that North Carolina's lack of K-12 civic literacy data could contribute to bias in classrooms. This concern points to a potential systemic issue within the state's educational framework. The experts suggest a need for improved oversight in curriculum development.
Civics Education Importance
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
An article discusses the relevance of civics education. It highlights the political landscape in North Carolina. The piece emphasizes the importance of understanding elections.
Biden funds NC DEI programs
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
The Biden administration's Justice Department provided grants to four North Carolina school districts. These funds were allocated for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), restorative justice, and social emotional learning programs. This initiative was highlighted in a report by Parents Defending Education.
Class reads inappropriate sex scene
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A high school English class reportedly included a story with an incestuous sex scene in its curriculum. This led to a student leaving the school and prompted a district-level human resources investigation into the matter.
UNC Teaches Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
The University of North Carolina's College of Education offers multiple courses that incorporate critical race theory, intersectionality, and queer theory. These courses examine social justice, power, privilege, and racism from a critical perspective. The curriculum includes topics like white privilege and teacher activism.
Gender Identity Policy Concerns Parents
Alleged incident in Brunswick County School District · North Carolina
A school district's guidance on preferred names and pronouns suggests that counselors may be involved in a student's gender identity journey without explicit parental consent. While the policy states birth names and genders must be used without parental consent, it outlines a process where parents might not be informed if a student rejects discussing the matter with them. This policy raises concerns about parental notification regarding sensitive student identity issues within the institution.
Gender Plan Raises Family Concerns
Alleged incident in Rockingham County School District · North Carolina
A school district implemented a "Student Support Plan" for gender transition, which includes questions about students' preferred names and pronouns, and their usage at home. The plan also asks about non-family individuals assisting students if family members are not affirming. This policy raises concerns regarding parental notification and involvement in sensitive student matters.
District promotes gender identity content
Alleged incident in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District · North Carolina
The school district provides staff and students with extensive resources on gender identity and LGBTQ+ topics. These resources include materials for elementary students, staff affinity groups, and guidance for integrating gender-inclusive biology into the science curriculum. The district also promotes external LGBTQ+ organizations and their content.
District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Pitt County School District · North Carolina
The school district has developed a gender support plan for students exploring gender transition. This plan, which requires parental involvement, outlines procedures for name and pronoun changes and addresses restroom usage. It was provided in response to a public records request.
Gender Identity Hidden From Parents
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A school district's guidance instructs staff not to disclose a student's gender identity to parents unless legally required or authorized by the student. The policy also mandates that school personnel use a student's preferred pronouns and names. This guidance aims to protect a student's privacy regarding their gender identity within the school environment.
District Promotes Gender Ideology
Alleged incident in Durham Public School District · North Carolina
A school district approved a proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, criticizing state laws regarding gender transition procedures and sports. The district also implemented a policy allowing students' gender identity to be kept from parents and mandating staff use preferred pronouns without parental consent. This policy further integrates LGBTQIA+ topics into the curriculum.
District hides student gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A school district has a policy outlining its approach to supporting students' gender identity. This policy allows for students' gender identity to be kept confidential from their parents in certain situations. It also permits students to use facilities and attend overnight trips according to their preferred gender identity without requiring parental consent.
District Hides Gender Identity Info
Alleged incident at Central Davidson Middle · Davidson County School District · North Carolina
A school district suspended a student for using a specific term during a vocabulary assignment. Separately, the district provided staff training that advised counselors on how to potentially withhold information from parents regarding students' gender identity. This raises concerns about both student expression and parental involvement in education.
Gender Identity Hidden From Parents
Alleged incident in New Hanover County School District · North Carolina
The school district's policy documents suggest that student gender identity information might be withheld from parents on a case-by-case basis. This policy appears to balance student privacy with caregiver rights, despite state statutes requiring parental notification for pronoun or name changes. The district also uses a gender support plan that inquires about parental awareness of a student's gender status.
Parent Advocacy Group Forms
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
An advocacy group has been established in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its mission is to inform parents about public school system activities and advocate for positive changes.
Onslow County Advocacy Group
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
An advocacy organization in Onslow County, North Carolina, aims to educate its members. Its mission is to stand against behaviors perceived as threatening to children's futures. This group focuses on community advocacy within the county.
Wake County Implicit Bias Training
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
The Wake County Public School System paid over $3,000 for an implicit bias training session for its school board. The training's goals included analyzing racism structurally and institutionally, with the trainers having research interests in critical race theory and anti-racism. This information was obtained via a public records request.
School's Political Lesson Questioned
Alleged incident in Pitt County School District · North Carolina
A school district provided a lesson on politics for students, which included a quiz on various political issues. The lesson also presented descriptions of Democratic and Republican ideologies. Concerns were raised regarding the content's potential bias and appropriateness for K-12 education.
NC school faces race probe
Alleged statewide incident in North Carolina
A North Carolina high school is under federal investigation for alleged racial discrimination. The inquiry stems from concerns about a race-based program implemented at the institution.