NYC Public Schools Introduce Gender Identity Education in Kindergarten

The new curriculum aims to teach young students about HIV/AIDS and diverse gender identities, sparking debate among parents and educators.

New York City public schools have introduced a new HIV/AIDS education curriculum for kindergarteners, featuring a book that teaches about diverse gender identities and body parts.
The curriculum, which includes lessons on HIV transmission and prevention, aims to provide a foundation for understanding human sexuality and gender diversity from a young age.
Some parents and critics argue that the content is inappropriate for kindergarteners, expressing concerns over the lack of an opt-out option and the level of detail in the lessons.
The curriculum update, the first since 2012, was developed with input from educators and student focus groups, emphasizing equity, anti-bias, and social-emotional learning competencies.
The book used in the curriculum, authored by sex educator and therapist Dr. Lexx Brown-James, encourages asking others for their pronouns and teaches that not all boys have penises and not all girls have vulvas.