Taxpayer Money Funds Controversial Education Group

Funding Details:

• 2023-2025: Nearly $330,000 from D.C. public schools, the mayor's office, and the city's art commission.
• 2019-2022: Approximately $20,000 from the Smithsonian for teaching events.

Controversial Content by the Zinn Education Project

Praise for Violent Figures

• Black Panther Party Members: Eldridge Cleaver and Assata Shakur, both linked to violent acts.
• Angela Davis: Connected to a shootout with police.

Support for Violent Events and Actions

• Stonewall Riots: Violent clashes between police and the LGBT community.
• Crimes Against Energy Infrastructure: For environmental causes.
• Comparisons to 9/11 Attacks: Actions by the U.S. and Israeli governments compared to 9/11; suggestion that Israel provoked the October 7 terrorist attacks.

National Education Association's Involvement

• Close Collaboration: With the Zinn Education Project.
• Teacher Concerns: Feelings of betrayal over the spread of misinformation about Jews and biased lessons shaping negative views.

Activities in the D.C. Area

• Social Justice Focus: Network of educators sharing documents, hosting meetings, and organizing protests.
• Accusations of Antisemitism: Through biased lessons.

Smithsonian Collaboration

• Workshop: On African American history post-Civil War with the Zinn Education Project.
• No Comments: From the Smithsonian or D.C. mayor's office on the situation.