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Parents Accuse Teacher of Promoting Controversial Ideologies in Class

1/24/2026

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Parents at Brooklyn Technical High School allege David Whitman, English teacher, promotes gender-fluidity and anti-Israel views.
They say the lessons neglect traditional literature.
The concern heightened after a swastika was found in a classroom.
They assert the course violates a Trump executive order against teaching gender ideology and could radicalize students against Israel.
Despite complaints to school officials, Whitman and Assistant Principal Jess Rhoades Bonilla have not commented.

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Parents at Brooklyn Technical High School allege David Whitman, English teacher, promotes gender-fluidity and anti-Israel views.
They say the lessons neglect traditional literature.
The concern heightened after a swastika was found in a classroom.
They assert the course violates a Trump executive order against teaching gender ideology and could radicalize students against Israel.
Despite complaints to school officials, Whitman and Assistant Principal Jess Rhoades Bonilla have not commented.