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School board tells teachers to follow “no debate” script when dealing with parents

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is instructing teachers to shut down parental concerns about ideology and identity politics in the classroom.

Melanie Bennet
Mar 13, 2026
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The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is instructing teachers to shut down parental concerns about ideology and identity politics in the classroom, forcing staff to repeat a scripted, “no debate” response to questions about curriculum, displays, and student groups.

The document, described as an “identity-affirming” quick response guide, outlines a scripted process teachers should follow when parents raise concerns about their children’s school exposure.

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