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School's Geography Lesson Sparks Controversy Over Immigration Teaching

2/26/2026

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A Minnesota school geography lesson claimed ICE harassed migrants and offered extra credit for watching a video on immigration policies.
The principal defended the lesson, saying it aligns with Minnesota’s standards.
Critics, including Nicole Neily of Defending Education, condemned the lesson as propaganda.
The district promotes an antiracist and culturally sustaining curriculum, and it remains unchanged.
Nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations have led to school walkouts, with incidents in Cincinnati and Virginia.

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Story summary

A Minnesota school geography lesson claimed ICE harassed migrants and offered extra credit for watching a video on immigration policies.
The principal defended the lesson, saying it aligns with Minnesota’s standards.
Critics, including Nicole Neily of Defending Education, condemned the lesson as propaganda.
The district promotes an antiracist and culturally sustaining curriculum, and it remains unchanged.
Nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations have led to school walkouts, with incidents in Cincinnati and Virginia.