Tragedy as a Political Weapon

Philadelphia Public Schools teaches that the Chauvin verdict represents America’s “pyramid of hate.”

SCOOP: The day after the Chauvin verdict, Philadelphia Public Schools teaches kindergarteners that "George Floyd was killed by a police officer" and that America is built on a "pyramid of hate" culminating in "genocide."

The lesson plan, produced by Philadelphia's Office of School Climate and Culture, instructs kindergarten through second grade teachers …