District revises controversial English lessons

Hale: Gender identity unit removed

By: Clare McGraw

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 375

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago


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CHENEY — Some local parents are voicing concerns that “woke” information found in the Cheney High School English curriculum last year hasn’t been adequately addressed.

After the start of school last week, the Cheney Free Press received multiple telephone calls from parents concerned about the ninth-grade English curriculum.

Last year, the English curriculum came under fire for gender politics being introduced in English.

This year, parents remain concerned about that, as well as their perceived …

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