Bay Area School's ‘Woke Kindergarten’ Program Draws Criticism Amid Falling Grades

Glassbrook Elementary in Hayward, California, faces scrutiny over its $250,000 educational program, with teachers and critics questioning its focus on activism over academics.

• A Bay Area elementary school, Glassbrook Elementary in Hayward, California, spent $250,000 on a program called ‘Woke Kindergarten’ aimed at confronting white supremacy and promoting abolitionist early education.
• Since implementing the program, the school has seen a decline in student achievement, with less than 4% of students proficient in mathematics and less than 12% proficient in English.
• The program, funded by federal dollars intended to assist low-performing schools, has been criticized for its focus on progressive activism and controversial topics, including anti-Israel and anti-police messaging.
• Despite the decline in test scores, district officials claim the program has fulfilled its duties by improving suspension and attendance rates, although the school remains on the state watch list.
• Teachers have expressed concerns about the program’s effectiveness and its emphasis on politics over academic improvement, with some questioning the allocation of funds towards it.

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