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| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Neshoba County School District Philadelphia | 3,038 | 3 | 4.5 |
2 Oxford School District Oxford | 4,766 | 9 | 4.5 |
3 Forrest County School District Hattiesburg | 2,129 | 6 | 4.0 |
4 | 1,688 | 4 | 4.0 |
5 Greene County School District Leakesville | 1,640 | 6 | 3.5 |
6 | 10,276 | 19 | 3.5 |
7 | 2,214 | 7 | 3.0 |
Reported Incidents
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District Promotes CRT, Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Oxford School District · Mississippi
A Mississippi school district incorporated critical race theory concepts into teacher training. The district also surveyed parents about their comfort with staff discussing gender identity and sexual orientation. This indicates a focus on politically charged topics within the curriculum and school environment.
District promotes racial justice curriculum
Alleged incident in Oxford School District · Mississippi
The Oxford School District implemented a comprehensive initiative to integrate "cultural responsiveness," "equity," and "racial justice" into its curriculum and operations. This involved promoting the Black Lives Matter movement, establishing an Equity Task Force, and utilizing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs from organizations like CASEL and Second Step. The district aims to foster a "Culturally Aware" student body through these efforts.
School receives LGBTQ+ mural grant
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
A school program received a grant to fund murals highlighting LGBTQ+ history, specifically "queer black history." This initiative aligns with the district's broader goals to incorporate LGBTQ+ themes into the curriculum and promote equity.
District promotes secret gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
The school district discussed and shared guidelines concerning transgender students, including recommendations for staff to use preferred names/pronouns and potentially keep gender identity information from parents. A mental health proposal also suggested diagnosing "gender identity disorder" and offering services without explicit parental involvement. Additionally, the district considered books and training related to LGBTQ+ topics.
District promotes LGBTQ staff training
Alleged statewide incident in Mississippi
The Alcorn School District offered and promoted optional LGBTQ-affirming training to its staff for continuing education credits. This training, focused on supporting LGBTQ students and suicide prevention, was available to various school employees. Additionally, district staff discussed using reading materials that positively promoted LGBTQ issues.