Reported Incidents
For Pennsylvania
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Staff theft allegation reported
Alleged incident at Eisenhower Elementary School · Warren County School District · Pennsylvania
A news report alleges theft by a staff member at Eisenhower Elementary School.
Undisclosed gender identity lesson
Alleged incident at Eisenhower Elementary School · Warren County School District · Pennsylvania
A lesson on gender identity was reportedly taught at Eisenhower Elementary School without prior notice to parents.
University Teaches Critical Pedagogy
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
A university offers graduate degrees and courses focused on critical pedagogy and teacher activism. These programs aim to prepare educators to use teaching as a tool for social transformation and to analyze societal power structures. The curriculum includes examining justice-oriented frameworks and the historical development of critical pedagogy.
College Teaches Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
A college's Department of Educational Studies integrates critical pedagogy, anti-racism, and social justice into its curriculum. Courses explicitly cover topics such as Black Lives Matter and critical race theory frameworks. These educational approaches are part of programs required for K-12 teacher certification.
Pitt Teaches Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
The University of Pittsburgh's School of Education offers several courses that incorporate critical race theory, queer theory, and other social justice concepts. These courses examine topics such as culturally responsive pedagogy, gender in education, and the historical roots of power and identity in educational contexts. The curriculum includes texts from authors like Paulo Freire, Bell Hooks, and Robin DiAngelo.
University Courses Teach Ideology
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania's College of Education offers courses featuring topics like critical pedagogy, decolonization, and queer theory. Course materials include texts such as The 1619 Project and Black Lives Matter. The curriculum aims to explore theories of power, resistance, and activism.
Lower Merion DEI Hiring
Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania
The Lower Merion School District is implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in its hiring process. A district document indicates a focus on selecting candidates with "equity skills" and addressing "racialized labor" for educators of color. Recommendations include recruiting and supporting candidates of color and forming affinity groups.
DEI Hiring: Norristown School District
Alleged incident in Norristown Area School District · Pennsylvania
The Norristown Area School District implemented a Diversity Strategic Plan in 2018. This plan aims to increase staff diversity by 1% annually for five years, aligning staff demographics with student and family populations. The district revised hiring practices to include cultural proficiency questions and support diverse personnel.
School promotes gender identity
Alleged incident in The School District Of Philadelphia · Pennsylvania
An elementary school promoted "Transgender Day of Visibility" on social media, with staff appearing to teach young students about transgender issues. The school district also featured this event in its March newsletter.
District Funds DEI-Linked SEL
Alleged incident in Armstrong School District · Pennsylvania
The Armstrong School District spent over $800,000 on Social Emotional Learning curricula from vendors. These organizations openly promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. The district's significant financial commitment to these ideologically aligned programs has been highlighted.
High School Bathroom Policy Fight
Alleged incident in Penn-Delco School District · Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania high school is facing significant controversy over its policy regarding student bathroom access based on gender identity. This issue has become a major point of contention within the school community.
District Policy Hides Gender
Alleged incident in Penn-Delco School District · Pennsylvania
The Penn-Delco School District drafted a policy regarding gender identity accommodations for students. This policy allows the school to keep a student's gender identity secret from their parents and mandates staff to use preferred pronouns without parental permission. It also grants students access to restrooms and locker rooms aligning with their gender identity.
Principal threatens protest punishment
Alleged incident in Penn-Delco School District · Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania school principal reportedly threatened disciplinary action against students who participated in a walkout. The protest was in response to a school policy allowing a transgender student to use the girls' restroom. This incident highlights tensions over gender identity policies within the school environment.
District's Gender Identity Policies
Alleged incident in Penn-Delco School District · Pennsylvania
The Penn-Delco School District allows students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, sparking parental concern and plans for a student walkout. Additionally, an elementary school within the district sent out a newsletter celebrating "LGBT History Month" and "Coming Out Day," further fueling controversy. The district maintains its policies comply with legal requirements.
District Hides Gender Identity
Alleged incident at Sun Valley High School · Penn-Delco School District · Pennsylvania
A school district adopted a policy allowing students to use facilities aligning with their gender identity, with provisions to keep this information confidential from parents. This policy followed a student protest against biological males using female restrooms, which the district actively discouraged. The superintendent also expressed concern about the protest's impact on property values.
PA students protest locker rooms
Alleged incident in Penn-Delco School District · Pennsylvania
Students in a Pennsylvania school district are planning a walkout to protest a district policy. The policy permits a male student to use female locker room facilities. This has led to significant student discontent.
Bathroom policy sparks student protest
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
A Philadelphia-area school district implemented a policy banning biological boys from girls' bathrooms following widespread student protests. The policy change came after reports of student distress regarding shared facilities. Hundreds of students participated in a walkout to advocate for the change.
Parent Transparency Group Forms
Alleged incident in West Allegheny School District · Pennsylvania
An advocacy group has formed in West Allegheny due to concerns about the local school board's transparency. The group's mission is to protect students' interests and expose perceived hidden agendas within the administration. They aim to establish greater transparency in the school district.
PA Citizens Advisory Mission
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania organization advocates for constitutional rights and educational choices. The group aims to hold local school boards accountable. They seek transparency in fiscal, policy, and curriculum decisions.
School Investigated Over Gender Event
Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania school district is under federal investigation by the Office for Civil Rights. This inquiry stems from a complaint about the district hosting a STEM event exclusively for girls and gender-diverse students.