Homework Assignment Calling KKK ‘Bad Guys’ Nixed After Parental Complaints
Parents of fifth graders at Clinton ElementarySchool in South Carolina complained when a teacher instructed students to create a “Wanted” poster for a KKK member.
One of the parents, Eric Robinson, remarked:
It’s okay to teach kids about hate groups…But to me she (the teacher) went too far with it.
It should be noted that the assignment was in compliance with state requirements, but school administrators still felt the need to speak to the teacher about being more careful with assignments in the future. The students did not have to complete the homework….READ MORE at LiberalAmerica
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9 responses to Homework Assignment Calling KKK ‘Bad Guys’ Nixed After Parental Complaints
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tracey marie September 18th, 2015 at 15:25
teachers and parents complained about discussions on Islam in world history classes and how blaming all muslims for the radicals is wrong. Hypocrites.
jybarz September 18th, 2015 at 15:26
Hate begets hate.
KKK was a hate bunch of people.
I won’t be drawing flowers for them.
Fck the KKK,
I am for the teacher.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker September 18th, 2015 at 15:59
Hatred and racism is taught.
And in this case, haters and racists have stopped the teaching anything that confronts their hatred and racism.
Suzanne McFly September 18th, 2015 at 16:10
If you ignore hatred you feed it. I can’t believe a school would support this ignorance.
rg9rts September 18th, 2015 at 18:07
How about a wanted poster for american rebels issued by the British
Mike September 18th, 2015 at 18:28
An actual quote from Eric Robinson…“It blowed my mind,” complaining about his son’s homework assignment…
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/30059027/father-stunned-by-fifth-graders-homework-assignment
Tommie September 18th, 2015 at 22:18
I bet if they made a wanted poster for a minority it would be ok!
bpollen September 19th, 2015 at 06:08
Due to complaints from parents, 2 plus 2 will now equal 5.
illinoisboy1977 September 19th, 2015 at 16:30
I’d refuse to cancel the assignment, if I was the teacher, unless I got it in writing, signed by the principle. Then, I’d make sure EVERYONE knew I had capitulated under direct orders. I would also make it clear, to the principle and parents, that I was doing so under protest.