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| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Ascension Parish School District Sorrento | 24,769 | 30 | 4.5 |
| 4,967 | 5 | 4.5 | |
3 Lafourche Parish School District Thibodaux | 14,208 | 30 | 4.5 |
4 West Feliciana Parish School District Saint Francisville | 2,245 | 4 | 4.5 |
| 5,853 | 7 | 4.5 | |
| 15,772 | 31 | 4.0 | |
7 Vermilion Parish School District Abbeville | 9,708 | 20 | 4.0 |
Reported Incidents
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Louisiana Fights Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A group in Louisiana is actively working to remove Critical Race Theory from the state's educational system. They view CRT as a divisive and insidious ideology that promotes a harmful form of racism. The organization aims to reintroduce what they consider the true American story into classrooms across the state.
Louisiana group opposes CRT
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
An organization in Louisiana is working to promote transparency in education. They aim to remove curriculum perceived as divisive, including content related to Critical Race Theory. The group also focuses on influencing school board elections and legislation.
District promotes critical race concepts
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A school district implemented an equity plan focused on "critical consciousness" and anti-racism. This plan includes curriculum changes to align with these concepts and the use of surveys for students and staff. The surveys ask about race, ethnicity, and gender, and encourage discussions on race-related topics.
District Survey Asks Personal Data
Alleged incident in Lafourche Parish School District · Louisiana
A school district distributed a survey to parents that included questions about their and their children's race, religion, and gender. The survey also sought opinions on teaching controversial topics and social justice issues. This raised concerns about data collection and the nature of educational content.
Academy Funds Gender Identity Training
Alleged incident in Jefferson Parish School District · Louisiana
A school received a grant to fund LGBTQ+-inclusive training for students and faculty. The district and school promote clubs and curricula that discuss gender identity, pronouns, and LGBTQ+ issues, including for elementary students. An organization associated with these initiatives appears to support hormone replacement therapy for children.