The Southington public school district completed its investigation of a sophomore English vocabulary packet on race and gender, saying they will stand by and support their teachers in a board meeting Thursday, where parents’ rights and academic freedom advocates faced off in an open forum.
Superintendent of Schools Steven Madancy said that “The district welcomes the involvement and voice of our families emphasizing the importance of respectful and civil discourse leading to optimal outcomes for all our students.”
Southington School Superintendent responds to controversy prompted by unapproved worksheets on social equity- SOUTHINGTON Superintendent of Schools Steven Madancy responded Wednesday to ongoing media attention prompted by a Southington High School English teacher using unapproved worksheets to teach social equity and inclusion.Madancy said the worksheets.
Solan, Others Discuss National Teacher Shortage- Nationwide, public schools have struggled to retain and hire new teachers, creating a staffing shortage.The National Center for Education Statistics reported in March that 44% of public schools were seeing higher than normal full- or part-time.
As anxiety from a nationwide threat on TikTok ramped up, attendance at some Connecticut schools dipped sharply Friday even as educators brought in extra police to reassure nervous parents and students.