Springfield Public Schools (SPS), according to the lawsuit, also threatened to revoke credit for the training if employees didn't "participate completely." In doing so, it purportedly set up an "unconstitutional condition of employment" and chilled district employees' speech. As part of their training, SPS employees were allegedly directed to watch videos that discussed those issues with an apparent ideological bias. Staff training encourages participants to consider how their individual journey may differ from the experiences of others. This includes a focus on how to build welcoming learning environments for students and staff of all backgrounds.

Source: Fox News August 18, 2021 17:59 UTC