Not such a smart idea using black students in the demonstration. Still though, remember how boring history class could be when the weather was nice or some exciting outdoor activity beckoned? I think the teacher was doing a rather grand job at livening up a traditionally boring subject for students.
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Shand said she had not decided whether to take any further action, including filing a lawsuit.
Shand of course being the parent of one of the two students. No one was hurt. If the student was psychologically hurt, she really needs thicker skin.
Also, this little bit:
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"If a student was upset, then it was a bad idea," said Superintendent Brian Monahan of the North Rockland School District in New York City's northern suburbs.
So what, next you're going to stop teaching about the holocaust and slavery entirely? We wouldn't want to hurt the childwens feewings right?