Upper Adams School District implements sensitivity training in wake of racism allegations
The sessions “will include examination of one’s own identity and implications for instruction to create a welcoming environment for all staff and students. Author: Isabel Soisson (FOX43) Updated: 6:59 AM EST March 5, 2021
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa.
Editor s Note: The above video is from Jan. 26, 2021 and covers the initial allegations of racism at Biglerville High School.
In response to the accusations of racism that arose at Biglerville High School last month, the Upper Adams School District is implementing six half-day sessions of professional training, according to a contract reviewed on March 2 during an Upper Adams School Board committee meeting.
Upper Adams School District has not received any formal reports alleging discrimination despite an anonymous social media page making claims to the contrary, Superintendent Wesley Doll said Tuesday.
BIGLERVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPMT) More than 1,500 people have signed onto an online petition which calls to help Biglerville High School students feel safe at school while holding students and staff accountable for alleged racist views within the school community.
The petition on Change.org also includes anonymous stories from students and alumni which detail their accounts of abuse by students and staff in the Upper Adams School District.
Creators of the petition share different examples of racism they say students experienced:
“I am a 14-year-old black female student. [A teacher] told me Breonna Taylor’s death by police violence was her own fault.”
High school students call for social justice after racism concerns
BIGLERVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPMT) More than 1,500 people have signed onto an online petition which calls to help Biglerville High School students feel safe at school while holding students and staff accountable for alleged racist views within the school community.
The petition on Change.org also includes anonymous stories from students and alumni which detail their accounts of abuse by students and staff in the Upper Adams School District.
The petition wants Biglerville High School to:
-Issue a ZERO tolerance policy against racism and discrimination for all students, student athletes, staff, teachers, and administrators. -Implement punishments for students that racially target their peers and kick them off sports teams. -Issue a public apology to students of color. -Draft a new code of conduct with more detailed policies against racial and cultural discrimination. -Fire staff who are complicit with whi