Reported Incidents
For New Jersey
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
NJEA: Drag is Education
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
The New Jersey Education Association is hosting a consortium in 2025 that includes an event titled "Drag is not a Crime." This initiative aims to integrate "LGBTQIA+" and other "marginalized identities" into K-12 curriculum development, supported by a grant to revolutionize teaching content. The association previously held a "Drag Queen Story Hour" as part of this effort to affirm queer identities in children's books.
NJ drops teacher basic skills
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
The state of New Jersey has removed the requirement for public school teachers to pass fundamental reading, writing, and mathematics tests. This policy change affects the eligibility criteria for educators seeking positions within the state's public school system.
Teacher Qualification Question Posed
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
A hypothetical question was raised concerning the requirement for educators to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental subjects they teach. The discussion explores the implications of teachers not mastering basic academic skills.
NY scraps teacher literacy test
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
A state decided to eliminate its basic literacy certification requirements for educators. This policy change, implemented in 2017, aimed to promote diversity within the teaching profession.
Rutgers Teaches Critical Theories
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
Rutgers University's College of Education offers courses that incorporate critical race theory, queer theory, Marxism, and concepts of white privilege. These courses utilize texts from authors like bell hooks, Peggy McIntosh, and Paulo Freire. The curriculum focuses on critical issues in education, including race, gender, and sexuality.
School promotes Pride Month
Alleged incident in Hopewell Valley Regional School District · New Jersey
An elementary school posted on social media about staff supporting LGBTQ+ community members during Pride Month. The post featured staff wearing shirts with a slogan interpreted as offering parental-like comfort to students. This raised concerns about the school's messaging to families.
Teacher promotes biased Mideast views
Alleged incident in Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
A high school teacher is associated with an organization that provides educational resources and workshops promoting a specific, highly critical view of Israel, including accusations of genocide. These materials are designed for K-12 classrooms and encourage student activism on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The organization also advises teachers on how to advocate for these views within schools.
Schools Teach Anti-Israel Propaganda
Alleged incident in Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
An education consulting group is reportedly introducing anti-Israel propaganda into public school curricula. This content is being presented to K-12 students. The concern is about the political nature of the material being taught.
NJEA Promotes BLM School Week
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
A state education association promoted a "Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action" for educators. This initiative included curriculum suggestions and a preparatory rally. The promotion occurred despite the national organization's controversial statements regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Superintendent backs anti-Israel walkout
Alleged incident in Teaneck Public School District · New Jersey
A school district superintendent appeared to endorse and help coordinate a student walkout protesting Israel. The student-led event included flyers accusing Israel of "genocide." The district cited First Amendment rights while also stating they coordinated efforts for the event.
Teachers Union Seeks Test End
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
A teachers union in New Jersey is advocating for the elimination of the basic skills test required for teacher certification. This initiative aims to alter the entry requirements for educators within the state.
NJ District Distributes Gender Kits
Alleged incident in Princeton Public School District · New Jersey
A New Jersey school district, in collaboration with a sex education group, distributed kits containing gender-affirming items like tucking underwear and chest binders. This initiative raised concerns among parents regarding the age-appropriateness of sexual identity topics being taught to young students, including those in kindergarten.
District teaches critical race theory
Alleged incident in Hillsborough Township Public School District · New Jersey
A high school course in a New Jersey district includes concepts such as critical race theory, white fragility, and microaggressions. The elective class, titled 'Race in the United States,' also features discussions on 'defunding the police movement' and 'social justice.' This curriculum has raised concerns among some parents regarding its ideological content.
Rutgers faculty promote political views
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
A university's faculty members organized and promoted a teach-in on the Gaza conflict, expressing strong anti-Israel sentiments. These actions included criticizing the university's administration and defending a terrorist organization. The institution's resources were used to disseminate these political and ideological viewpoints.
School Gender Identity Curriculum
Alleged incident in Princeton Public School District · New Jersey
A school district partnered with a nonprofit to implement gender identity and sexual orientation curriculum and staff training. Materials included lessons for elementary and middle school students on gender expression and pronouns, along with resources for gender-affirming items. The partnership faced scrutiny after public exposure of its content.
District Hides Student Gender
Alleged incident in Somerset Hills Regional School District · New Jersey
The Somerset Hills School District implemented a policy allowing students to assert their gender identity without parental consent or notification. The policy instructs staff to use preferred names and pronouns, and permits restroom use based on gender identity, even if parents object. The district also threatens legal action against parents who disagree with their child's gender identity.
NJ Non-Binary Students Skyrocket
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
The number of students identifying as non-binary within New Jersey's public school system has significantly increased over the past four years. This trend indicates a notable shift in student self-identification within the state's educational institutions.
District Hides Student Gender
Alleged incident in Highland Park Board Of Education School District · New Jersey
The Highland Park School District has a policy instructing staff to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. This policy outlines how staff should communicate with parents, often using the student's legal name and assigned sex pronoun, unless otherwise specified. It also details creating gender support plans that consider family acceptance to avoid potential harm to the student.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Millstone Township School District · New Jersey
A school district maintains a policy allowing students to assert their gender identity without parental consent. The policy directs staff to keep this information confidential from parents and to use students' chosen names and pronouns. It also suggests involving legal counsel if parents object to these practices.
NJ Non-Binary Students Increase
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
New Jersey schools have seen a substantial increase in students identifying as non-binary since 2019. State enrollment data indicates that a portion of these students are in elementary school. This reflects a changing demographic within the state's student population.