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West Allegheny Middle School Parents Pursuing Possible Lawsuit Over Anti-Bullying Program
During an exercise at the Jan. 15 workshop, students were asked questions amongst their peers and then “grouped” based on their answers.
There were more than two dozen questions. The statements included:
“Please move to the middle of the circle if:”
The district says students were told they did not have to share if they did not feel comfortable, but parents say they wish they would have seen the questions prior to the workshop.
“There is now so much damage done to these children and there is no way to go back and make this better for them,” said Diane Kolesar.
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This is insane and I hope these parents win millions of dollars to deter other school districts from doing the same thing.
During an exercise at the Jan. 15 workshop, students were asked questions amongst their peers and then “grouped” based on their answers.
There were more than two dozen questions. The statements included:
“Please move to the middle of the circle if:”
- You have been impacted by drugs or alcohol
- You have been called fat or made fun of
- You or someone close to you identifies as gay, lesbian, or transgendered
- You have been impacted by mental challenges or learning disabilities
- You or your family has ever worried about not having enough money
- You or someone close to you has been imprisoned
- You have been raised by a single parent
The district says students were told they did not have to share if they did not feel comfortable, but parents say they wish they would have seen the questions prior to the workshop.
“There is now so much damage done to these children and there is no way to go back and make this better for them,” said Diane Kolesar.
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This is insane and I hope these parents win millions of dollars to deter other school districts from doing the same thing.
