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Chicago schools blasted by parents' rights watchdog over 'appalling' LGBT agenda revealed in unearthed docs

Parents' rights group Defending Education is raising concerns about LGBT Pride guidance in Chicago Public Schools curriculum, citing mandatory LGBTQ+ history requirements.


Chicago schools blasted by parents' rights watchdog over 'appalling' LGBT agenda revealed in unearthed docs

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. 

Defending Education exclusively spoke to Fox News Digital about its concerns over the materials being disseminated to children.

"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."

"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.

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