Reinstate Mr. Thomas Leahy

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/ #292 Keep the Teacher. Add anti-bullying to curriculum.

2015-11-07 02:16

I grew up and went to school in a small town in Kansas. I appreciate the values but also recognize that society isn't homogenous. Teaching ideas beyond our own borders helps to expand understanding. Without teachers like this in USD#330 it is quite possible I would have disengaged as a student. Never learned about history, language, arts and science. Possibly never developed the coping skills needed to manage adversity and navigate conflict.  We need teachers and administrators who are protected from reasonable actions. Efforts to teach tolerance and reduce bullying by using a common technique, role-reversal, shouldn't be punished.  I urge you to keep this teacher and develop an anti-bullying/diversity standard.