North American Values Institute
Coverage of North American Values Institute in the Nexus archive.
- Far-left activist conference at teachers union HQ raises classroom concerns
A two-day conference featuring socialist, anti-war, and pro-Palestinian activists at Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) headquarters has drawn criticism for prioritizing political activism over classroom concerns. The event included workshops on protest tactics, fundraising, and international labor ties, with rooms renamed after figures like Fidel Castro and Nicolás Maduro. CTU was not an official sponsor, but the venue displayed union signage, and speakers from groups like the U.S. Palestinian Community Network and Freedom Road Socialist Organization addressed attendees.
- Far-left activist conference at teachers union HQ raises classroom concerns
A two-day conference featuring socialist, anti-war, and pro-Palestinian activists at Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) headquarters drew criticism for prioritizing political activism over classroom issues. The event included workshops on protest tactics, fundraising, and international labor ties, with speakers from organizations like the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and U.S. Palestinian Community Network. CTU was not an official sponsor but had visible signage and a T-shirt mannequin at the venue.
- Smithsonian urged to withdraw from retreat with workshop run by educator with history of extreme rhetoric
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is being urged to withdraw from an academic retreat due to concerns about workshop leader Ismael Jimenez, who has faced criticism for controversial curriculum initiatives and anti-Israel comments. A watchdog group, North American Values Institute, argues the Smithsonian risks legitimizing politically biased education by participating in the event co-hosted by the University at Buffalo's Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education.
- Inside teachers' union May Day 'dress rehearsal' critics warn will 'groom' students into Dem 'foot soldiers'
Teachers' unions in the U.S. organized a webinar promoting a May Day protest curriculum, sparking concerns about political indoctrination in schools. Critics argue the event aims to 'groom' students as Democratic activists, with education watchdogs accusing unions of using classrooms as venues for ideological battles.
- Inside teachers' union May Day 'dress rehearsal' critics warn will 'groom' students into Dem 'foot soldiers'
Teachers' unions in the U.S. hosted a webinar promoting a May Day protest-focused curriculum, sparking criticism from watchdog groups alleging political indoctrination of students. Critics argue the unions are grooming students as 'foot soldiers' for Democratic political agendas through classroom activism.