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Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1d ago

NJ School Endorses Hormone Therapy

Alleged incident in Kinnelon Board Of Education School District · New Jersey

A New Jersey middle school presented a video and other materials to students that endorsed hormone therapy as a solution for gender dysphoria. This content was brought to light by a concerned parent organization.

Occurred on April 27, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1d ago

NJ School Gender Identity Policy

Alleged incident in Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey

A New Jersey public school district maintains a policy that allows students to assert their gender identity without requiring parental consent. This policy was brought to light through a review conducted by a concerned parent organization.

Occurred on May 12, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1d ago

Teacher says 'I'm your mom'

Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey

Parents expressed concern regarding a teacher's comment implying a parental role with students. This was perceived as part of a broader ideological agenda to indoctrinate youth. The incident sparked debate about appropriate teacher-student boundaries and influence.

Occurred on June 22, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1d ago

Union promotes anti-Zionism event

Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey

A teachers' union in a New Jersey county encouraged its members to participate in an event. This event aimed to educate attendees on the Palestinian people's 'heroic resistance to Zionism.' The union's promotion of this politically charged topic raises concerns about ideological influence within the educational community.

Occurred on June 28, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1d ago

NJ Second Graders Gender Identity

Alleged incident in Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey

A New Jersey school district has implemented a health curriculum for second graders that includes lessons on gender identity and human anatomy. This curriculum is based on new state sex education standards. The guidelines were obtained by a parent organization.

Occurred on September 1, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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