Chicago schools blasted by parents’ rights watchdog over ‘appalling’ LGBT agenda revealed in unearthed docs
In a recent report by the advocacy group Defending Education, concerns are being raised about the implementation of “woke” LGBT literature and initiatives within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) curriculum. This extensive school system, one of the largest in the United States, has reportedly issued “Pride guidances” to educators, encouraging them to celebrate “Pride Week,” display Pride flags, and integrate materials that support LGBT agendas into their classrooms. The report emphasizes a push for every district to establish a “Gender and Sexuality Alliance” club, a goal that CPS has reportedly made significant strides towards in recent years. Nicole Neily, the founder and president of Defending Education, expressed her frustration, stating that the district is diverting attention and resources away from essential academic subjects like reading, writing, and math, which she believes should be the primary focus of education.
The documents obtained by Defending Education highlight a troubling aspect of CPS’s approach to curriculum, indicating that teachers are reminded of state laws mandating the inclusion of “LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum” and the teaching of “LGBTQ+ History.” One particular document underscores the notion that Pride is not merely a celebration but a “protest and a fight for equality,” further emphasizing the district’s commitment to intertwining social activism with education. The guidance explicitly encourages teachers to display Pride flags and other affirming materials in their classrooms, fostering an environment that advocates for LGBTQ+ representation. This has sparked a significant debate among parents and community members about the appropriateness of such content in schools, especially when juxtaposed with the district’s academic performance, which has come under scrutiny.
Adding to the controversy surrounding CPS, the district faced backlash last month when a video surfaced of an elementary school teacher mocking a political figure at a protest. This incident, which involved the teacher pretending to shoot herself in a gesture directed at supporters of Charlie Kirk, went viral and led to calls for her dismissal. Despite the public outcry, CPS has yet to issue a statement condemning the teacher’s actions or clarifying her employment status. This incident, coupled with the ongoing debates about curriculum content, illustrates the contentious environment surrounding education in Chicago, as parents and advocacy groups grapple with the balance between inclusivity and academic rigor in the classroom. As the conversation continues, the implications for students, families, and educators remain profound and complex.
EXCLUSIVE:Â
A top parents’ rights advocacy group is sounding the alarm on “woke” LGBT literature being implemented into the curriculum at
Chicago
Public Schools, one of the largest public school systems in the United States.
TheÂ
report from Defending Education
, released last week, alleges that Chicago Public Schools has been issuing “Pride guidances” to teachers that encourages them to host a “Pride Week,” display “Pride flags,” and distribute other materials supportive of LGBT agendas in schools.
Additionally, the group says that the guidance includes a goal of every district implementing a “Gender and Sexuality Alliance” club which they have already made significant progress on over the past couple of years.Â
Defending Education exclusively spoke to Fox News Digital about its concerns over the materials being disseminated to children.
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“Chicago Public Schools’ ongoing obsession with wasting classroom time — and district resources — on everything except educating students on core subjects is absolutely appalling,” Nicole Neily, founder and president of Defending Education, told Fox News Digital.
“Families expect that their children will learn basic skills like reading, writing, and math that will provide them a path to a better life, a social contract that CPS has clearly broken. District test scores demonstrate that Brandon Johnson and his CTU cronies are failing Chicago families.”
One document obtained by Defending Education suggests that teachers are being reminded that state law prohibits them from opting out of “LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum” and stating that they are required to teach “LGBTQ+ History.”
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“Pride is more than just a month of celebrations and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community,” one of the documents posted by Defending Education says. “It’s a protest and a fight for equality. It’s collaboration and support across other marginalized communities.”
A FAQ section in one of the documents asks, “Can I put Pride flags and other LGBTQ+ affirming materials in my classroom?”
The answer from the school system reads, “Yes! We encourage you to do so!”
Fox News Digital reached out to CPS for comment.
Chicago Public Schools found itself in hot water last month when an elementary school teacher was
captured on video
at a protest mocking the murder of Charlie Kirk by pointing an imaginary gun to her neck in front of Kirk supporters.
The video went viral on
social media
with many calling for the teacher to be fired.
The district has not publicly condemned the teacher’s actions or said anything about her current employment status.
