Minnesota student says teacher told her to hide 'equity survey' questions from parents

Minnesota student says teacher told her to hide 'equity survey' questions from parents | Just The News
"One question asked us what gender we identify with," revealed a student who was in fourth grade at the time. "I was very confused along with a lot of other classmates."


What's this world coming to? My brother called the other day. My 4th grade nephew came home and was very upset. He asked his dad if his mother would be kind enough to buy him tampons when he was old enough. Or would she be too embarrassed just as he would be?

Turns out they had a school assembly by grade for the last two days wherein the children were given an overview of human sexuality that included telling them that boys and girls menstruate. And, if any students attending were sexually active check with the school nurse to find out about options to stay protected.
These were school children from grades 1 to 8.

Minnesota student says teacher told her to hide 'equity survey' questions from parents | Just The News
"One question asked us what gender we identify with," revealed a student who was in fourth grade at the time. "I was very confused along with a lot of other classmates."


What's this world coming to? My brother called the other day. My 4th grade nephew came home and was very upset. He asked his dad if his mother would be kind enough to buy him tampons when he was old enough. Or would she be too embarrassed just as he would be?

Turns out they had a school assembly by grade for the last two days wherein the children were given an overview of human sexuality that included telling them that boys and girls menstruate. And, if any students attending were sexually active check with the school nurse to find out about options to stay protected.
These were school children from grades 1 to 8.

Did your brother withdraw him from school so they can homeschool?

Minnesota student says teacher told her to hide 'equity survey' questions from parents | Just The News
"One question asked us what gender we identify with," revealed a student who was in fourth grade at the time. "I was very confused along with a lot of other classmates."


What's this world coming to? My brother called the other day. My 4th grade nephew came home and was very upset. He asked his dad if his mother would be kind enough to buy him tampons when he was old enough. Or would she be too embarrassed just as he would be?

Turns out they had a school assembly by grade for the last two days wherein the children were given an overview of human sexuality that included telling them that boys and girls menstruate. And, if any students attending were sexually active check with the school nurse to find out about options to stay protected.
These were school children from grades 1 to 8.

Homeschooling is an option but every state has different laws that apply to homeschooling. If you notice Minnesota requires that you teach your children the required subjects and prove that you have done so https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-minnesotas-homeschool-law https://hslda.org/legal/minnesota?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIno_p55CP8gIVNdSzCh1n5AV_EAAYAiAAEgKwavD_BwE unlike other states. So then even if you home schooled them you will be required to prove that you taught them the the same things you are disagreeing with. In short your children are required to be educated as Minnesota sees fit as long as you live there.

Homeschooling is an option but every state has different laws that apply to homeschooling. If you notice Minnesota requires that you teach your children the required subjects and prove that you have done so https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-minnesotas-homeschool-law https://hslda.org/legal/minnesota?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIno_p55CP8gIVNdSzCh1n5AV_EAAYAiAAEgKwavD_BwE unlike other states. So then even if you home schooled them you will be required to prove that you taught them the the same things you are disagreeing with. In short your children are required to be educated as Minnesota sees fit as long as you live there.

Minnesota student says teacher told her to hide 'equity survey' questions from parents | Just The News
"One question asked us what gender we identify with," revealed a student who was in fourth grade at the time. "I was very confused along with a lot of other classmates."


What's this world coming to? My brother called the other day. My 4th grade nephew came home and was very upset. He asked his dad if his mother would be kind enough to buy him tampons when he was old enough. Or would she be too embarrassed just as he would be?

Turns out they had a school assembly by grade for the last two days wherein the children were given an overview of human sexuality that included telling them that boys and girls menstruate. And, if any students attending were sexually active check with the school nurse to find out about options to stay protected.
These were school children from grades 1 to 8.

In addition, someone needs to tell teachers that there is a special place in hell for those who corrupt children. I doubt it would change anything, but you never know.

Homeschooling is an option but every state has different laws that apply to homeschooling. If you notice Minnesota requires that you teach your children the required subjects and prove that you have done so https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-minnesotas-homeschool-law https://hslda.org/legal/minnesota?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIno_p55CP8gIVNdSzCh1n5AV_EAAYAiAAEgKwavD_BwE unlike other states. So then even if you home schooled them you will be required to prove that you taught them the the same things you are disagreeing with. In short your children are required to be educated as Minnesota sees fit as long as you live there.

Firstly, the idea of an "equity survey" itself raises questions. While it is important to gather data on disparities in education and other aspects of life, there is debate over what questions should be asked and how the data should be used. Some argue that a focus on "equity" can be used to push a particular ideological agenda rather than actually improving outcomes for students. Others argue that gathering data on issues like race and ethnicity is necessary to identify and address disparities.
Secondly, the idea that a teacher would instruct a student to hide information from her parents is troubling. While teachers are professionals who are tasked with educating and caring for students, parents have a right to know what their children are learning and what information is being collected about them. The incident raises questions about the role of parents in education and the responsibilities of teachers to be transparent about what they are doing in the classroom.
Finally, the incident highlights broader concerns about free speech and censorship. Some argue that the instruction to hide the questions from parents is an example of "cancel culture" and an attempt to stifle dissenting voices. Others argue that the focus on "equity" is a Trojan horse for left-wing political ideology and that parents have a right to resist this agenda.