Saratoga schools chief backs teacher’s right to display Black Lives Matter banner Saratoga Springs schools Superintendent Michael Patton last week backed a teacher’s right to display a Black Lives Matter banner in class after a parent raised concerns that the display was “politically charged.” During last week’s school board meeting, Patton connected Black Lives Matter to social justice and the district’s broader diversity and inclusion goals, including a recent board resolution “standing against systemic racism.” “I agree the Black Lives Matter movement promotes social justice, and we have the responsibility to continue to promote creating safe places for all of our students to grow and learn in our schools,” Patton said. Patton’s ... Continue reading... https://dailygazette.com/2020/09/28...s-right-to-display-black-lives-matter-banner/
Teacher's 'Black Lives Matter' banner can stay, Saratoga Springs superintendent says The superintendent of the city school pushed back on a parent who demanded a middle school teacher remove a Black Lives Matter banner because it represents a “politically charged statement” and “doesn’t belong,” At a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Patton said he supports Middle School Principal Scott Singer’s decision to not force the teacher to take down the banner that parent Andrew Sheffield’s child saw in a virtual lesson. “One of our four core beliefs is that of equity of opportunity in providing all our students access to ... an educational experience we can all be proud ... Continue reading... https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Saratoga-Springs-superintendent-says-BLM-sign-15613140.php
NY school superintendent: Teacher's 'Black Lives Matter' banner can stay The superintendent of the city school district pushed back on a parent who demanded a middle school teacher remove a Black Lives Matter banner because it represents a “politically charged statement.” Saratoga Springs superintendent Michael Patton said he supports middle school principal Scott Singer’s decision to not force the teacher to take down the banner that parent Andrew Sheffield’s child saw in a virtual lesson. “One of our four core beliefs is that of equity of opportunity in providing all our students access to ... an educational experience we can all be proud of,” Patton said at the Sept. 24 ... Continue reading... https://www.oleantimesherald.com/ne...cle_ceeff754-4f40-520a-b58d-1810c1397ae2.html
Teacher's 'Black Lives Matter' banner can stay, Saratoga Springs superintendent says The superintendent of the city school pushed back on a parent who demanded a middle school teacher remove a Black Lives Matter banner because it represents a “politically charged statement” and “doesn’t belong,” At a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Patton said he supports Middle School Principal Scott Singer’s decision to not force the teacher to take down the banner that parent Andrew Sheffield’s child saw in a virtual lesson. “One of our four core beliefs is that of equity of opportunity in providing all our students access to ... an educational experience we can all be proud ... Continue reading... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/ne...ngs-superintendent-says-BLM-sign-15613140.php
Teacher's 'Black Lives Matter' banner can stay, Saratoga Springs superintendent says The superintendent of the city school pushed back on a parent who demanded a middle school teacher remove a Black Lives Matter banner because it represents a “politically charged statement” and “doesn’t belong,” At a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Patton said he supports Middle School Principal Scott Singer’s decision to not force the teacher to take down the banner that parent Andrew Sheffield’s child saw in a virtual lesson. “One of our four core beliefs is that of equity of opportunity in providing all our students access to ... an educational experience we can all be proud ... Continue reading... https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Saratoga-Springs-superintendent-says-BLM-sign-15613140.php
