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Minneapolis Schools Mandate Controversial Ethnic Studies Courses

10/18/2025

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Minneapolis Public Schools mandate ethnic studies courses for high school students, according to a report.
The courses reportedly characterize capitalism and Western culture as instruments of colonialism and white supremacy.
Investigative reporter Kendall Tietz of Defending Education raised concerns about the content during an interview with The National News Desk's Jan Jeffcoat.
The findings have sparked debate over the district's educational materials used.

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Minneapolis Public Schools mandate ethnic studies courses for high school students, according to a report.
The courses reportedly characterize capitalism and Western culture as instruments of colonialism and white supremacy.
Investigative reporter Kendall Tietz of Defending Education raised concerns about the content during an interview with The National News Desk's Jan Jeffcoat.
The findings have sparked debate over the district's educational materials used.