Reported Incidents
For Texas
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
UNT removes DEI course language
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
The University of North Texas's College of Education adjusted its course titles and descriptions. This action was taken to align with state law, specifically by removing DEI-related language.
University Teaches Race Concepts
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
An institution's ethnic studies courses feature content related to intersectionality, environmental racism, and white privilege. These courses utilize texts such as 'White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack' to explore racial and ethnic problems.
Houston course teaches race topics
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
The University of Houston offers an ethnic studies course that includes topics such as "whiteness" and readings from bell hooks. This curriculum is designed to introduce students to the study of race and ethnicity within the United States.
University Teaches Controversial Content
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
The University of Texas at Austin offers degree courses that include topics like critical race theory, queer theory, and decolonization. These courses examine societal issues through various lenses, including power, privilege, and social inequities. Required readings feature authors such as Paulo Freire and Bell Hooks.
University Course Ideological Readings
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
A university course includes readings from authors associated with critical pedagogy. These texts, such as 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed,' are often viewed as politically ideological. The curriculum choice has raised concerns about the content being taught.
University course critical theory content
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
A university course on teaching includes topics such as critical theory, queer theory, and institutionalized racism. Students are required to create a poster on critical theory guidelines, including white privilege. This curriculum is presented as an overview of education from diverse perspectives.
University course teaches Marxism
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
A university course includes the study of Marxist and Postmodern education philosophies. The course description details its focus on various philosophical implications for education. This content has drawn criticism from certain organizations.
University Teaches Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
A university's College of Education includes critical race theory, equity, and social justice in a teaching profession course. The curriculum prepares future educators by focusing on diversity, culturally competent teaching, and social justice within American public schools. This course also emphasizes teacher leadership and political activism.
AISD cultural training guidance
Alleged incident in Austin Independent School District · Texas
The Austin Independent School District provided staff with training on cultural considerations for Afghan newcomers. The guidance included advice on greetings, such as avoiding handshakes with certain individuals, and suggested slowing down lessons for Afghan students. This training aimed to promote cultural sensitivity among district employees.
El Paso Funds SEL Program
Alleged incident in El Paso Independent School District · Texas
The El Paso Independent School District spent $325,000 on social-emotional learning services from Panorama Education. This funding covered various programs, including student growth measurement and professional development workshops. The district also transferred its federally mandated migrant education program to a local education service center.
District seeks gender identity resources
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
A school district sought resources from a transgender clinic to support students identifying as transgender and to implement "Gender Support Plans." The clinic provided materials on youth transitioning and offers programs for youth on topics like "queer sex ed" and "gender identity." This initiative stemmed from a teacher's request for GSA club assistance.
Book about Jesus sex act
Alleged incident in Fort Bend Independent School District · Texas
A parent raised concerns about a book available in high school libraries within a large Texas school district. The book reportedly contains content romanticizing a sexual act involving Jesus. The institution is being urged to remove the material.
CCP Influence in Texas Schools
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
Documents reveal a historical relationship between a Texas charter school system and the Chinese government. This suggests a potential push for ideologically aligned teachers within the educational institution.
AISD promotes elementary LGBTQ content
Alleged incident in Austin Independent School District · Texas
The Austin Independent School District celebrated a "Decade of Pride" and "Pride Week" in March, promoting LGBTQ+ activities and resources for elementary students. The district provided lesson plans, books, and themed days for young children, alongside professional development for staff.
District Teaches Immigration Politics
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
An Austin-area school district was found to be teaching high school students specific political viewpoints regarding DACA and immigration laws. Public records revealed the curriculum framed these topics in terms of 'systems of oppression.' This raises concerns about ideological instruction within the institution.
Texas School Immigration Lesson Controversy
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A Texas public school faced criticism for a Mexican-American lesson plan. The curriculum allegedly taught that immigration law is oppressive to minorities. This incident sparked controversy regarding the school's teaching content.
Curriculum Teaches Immigration As Oppression
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A school district's Mexican-American Studies curriculum teaches that immigration laws are a form of oppression and promotes activist viewpoints. It suggests that terms like "illegal" or "undocumented" perpetuate stereotypes. The curriculum utilizes resources from activist organizations and encourages "antiracist" and "activist" classrooms.
School Teaches Immigration Laws Oppressive
Alleged incident in Round Rock Independent School District · Texas
A Texas public school curriculum teaches that immigration laws are oppressive. It also instructs students on "resistance and liberation" tactics and promotes a pro-amnesty group.
DISD promotes trans resources
Alleged statewide incident in Texas
The Dallas Independent School District published a resource guide promoting gender identity and transgender transition for students. The guide includes links to online chatrooms, medical services, and programs for free chest binders. It also recommends books on transgender topics for elementary students.
Counselors keep secrets from parents
Alleged incident in Lewisville Independent School District · Texas
A high school's counseling department informed students and parents that discussions in their office would remain confidential, with exceptions only for self-harm or harm to others. This policy was communicated via email, video, and presentation materials. The school's presentation also highlighted clubs, including a Gay-Straight Alliance.