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How Seattle Public School’s Use of ‘Social Identity Wheels’ Could Violate Federal Law
8 minutes Posted Apr 9, 2024 at 10:35 am.
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The Seattle Public School District says activities requiring students to provide information protected by federal and state law do not violate the statutes as long as teachers do not store the information without parental consent. Seattle Public Schools has defended its use of “social identity wheel” handouts in which students are asked to reflect on their "privilege" based on income, race, mental health, sexual identity and religion. Federal and state laws prohibit schools from asking students for that information without approval from parents.

Full story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/parental-rights/article_ab748a8a-f2ab-11ee-ac39-5bbe7eff3b83.html