Reported Incidents
For New Mexico
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
NM curriculum: politics, identity, equity
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
The New Mexico Public Education Department's high school history and ethnic studies instructional documents contain content on climate change, gender identity, intersectionality, and political events. These state-level guidelines also promote concepts like "critical consciousness" and a specific definition of "equity." The documents reference various left-leaning groups and social justice movements.
Standards Promote Grievance Politics
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Educational standards are reportedly criticized for containing errors and promoting a focus on "grievance politics." This approach allegedly leads to students spending more time on political events, such as January 6, than on significant historical achievements like the Moon Landing.
Gender Affirmation Sweeps NM Schools
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Schools across New Mexico are reportedly adopting policies that affirm gender choices, even for elementary-aged students. This trend is described as a widespread phenomenon impacting the state's educational institutions.
NM survey asks sensitive questions
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A statewide survey administered to New Mexico middle and high school students includes highly personal questions about sexual orientation, gender identity, and suicide. This survey, part of a national system, is a partnership between state education and health departments. It aims to assess student health risk behaviors and resiliency factors.
School offers gender care secretly
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district is providing gender-affirming care to middle school students via a mobile health unit. The program allows students aged 14 and older to receive services without parental consent. Information regarding these services is not shared with parents unless legally mandated or with the minor's permission.
NM Districts' Secret Transgender Policies
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Several school districts in New Mexico have reportedly adopted policies that assist students with gender transition without informing their parents. These secret policies have generated significant controversy.
School Buys Gender-Affirming Supplies
Alleged incident at Centennial High School · New Mexico
A high school received grant funding to create a gender-inclusive closet. This resource provides affirming supplies and clothing for transgender and gender non-conforming students. The grant also facilitated the purchase of LGBT-themed books for the school.
NM District Buys Chest Binders
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A New Mexico school district reportedly used a $10,000 grant, initially designated for a "transgender closet," to primarily purchase chest binders. This information was uncovered through a public records request.
District Hides Gender Identity From
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district's policy appears to instruct staff to maintain confidentiality regarding a student's gender identity, potentially withholding this information from parents. The policy also mandates staff use preferred pronouns and allows students to use restrooms matching their gender identity without explicit parental consent for all changes. Documents from the district encourage staff to actively fight against stigmas related to LGBTQ+ issues.
District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district's gender support procedures outline how staff should handle students who identify as transgender. The guidelines suggest that if parents are unaware, staff should meet with a counselor rather than immediately informing parents. This policy raises concerns about parental transparency regarding student gender identity.
Schools hide gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Several New Mexico school districts have policies allowing students to change their gender identity at school without parental notification. These policies impact thousands of children within the districts.
Gender plan hides from parents
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district's gender support plan outlines procedures for students transitioning gender identity at school. The plan contains vague language regarding parental involvement and includes resources that promote LGBTQ+ topics to young children. This raises concerns about transparency and parental rights in student gender identity matters.
District promotes 'genocide' narrative
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
The school district is promoting events for a "National Day of Racial Healing." These events include content asserting the United States was founded on "genocide" and "settler colonialism." One event aims to center specific racial groups while positioning others as "allies" to bear witness.
District adapts to immigrant student
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district has reallocated funds and hired new staff to manage an influx of immigrant students over several years. The district established programs for language support, technology access, and academic assistance. It also partnered with outside organizations to meet these evolving needs.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district provided staff training on supporting LGBTQ+ students, including guidance for counselors on navigating student gender identity without parental consent. The training materials included concepts like the "Genderbread Person" and "Gender Unicorn," promoting specific gender ideologies. Resources from an organization advocating for teaching LGBTQ+ issues to elementary students and supporting hormone replacement therapy for children were also included.
School Survey Asks Sensitive Questions
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district administered a survey to students that included questions about gender identity, sexual intercourse, and drug use. Parents were notified and given an opt-out option for the survey. The survey was conducted in partnership with the Department of Health and a university.
Gender identity hidden from parents
Alleged incident in Gallup McKinley County Schools · New Mexico
A school district's guidance includes placing menstrual products in male restrooms. The district also advises staff on how to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents, citing potential student danger if disclosed. This policy is based on documents from external organizations.
Proposed Standards Alarm Parents
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
The New Mexico Public Education Department is considering new social studies standards. Parents have expressed concerns regarding the proposed "ethnic, cultural and identity studies" section. These standards, if approved, would be implemented for the upcoming academic year.
Parents Excluded from Gender Policy
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district has implemented a policy regarding student gender identity and expression. This policy allows students to keep their gender identity private from parents and mandates staff use preferred names and pronouns. It also permits students to use facilities and participate in activities consistent with their asserted gender identity.
Policy hides student gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A school district adopted a policy and implemented training on gender-inclusive schools. This policy includes guidance for staff on using preferred names and pronouns, and allowing students to self-select facilities and sports teams. A key component of the training advises staff to enforce privacy around a student's gender identity, potentially withholding this information from parents.