Elmhurst Group That Warns Of Indoctrination Plans Event

ELMHURST, IL – An Elmhurst parents group that contends the local school district is indoctrinating students with critical race theory plans to hold its first major event.

On April 18, Elmhurst Parents for Integrity in Curriculum is hosting consultant Jennifer McWilliams.

Her Twitter page said she travels the country to educate parents on why she believes social-emotional learning, or SEL, delivers harmful political indoctrination to students.

In a news release Thursday, the parents group said Elmhurst School District 205 recently emailed parents with a social-emotional learning survey.

"SEL has been presented to parents as necessary, and a transformational tool that will thrust their children to greater academic achievement and personal fulfillment," the statement said. "But the evidence to back these claims is weak and unpersuasive, and there are significant concerns regarding SEL data collection and student privacy."

According to the release, McWilliams is a nationally recognized social-emotional learning consultant. She is formerly a reading teacher in Indiana.

The group's event is set for 7 p.m. April 18 at Diplomat West, 681 W. North Ave. A $20 donation is suggested.

For more information, email info@EPIC205.org or visit the group's website.