The conservative Parents Defending Education says in a complaint filed in October that the Newton North High School production of “Lost and Found: Our Stories as People of Color” was on…
A Massachusetts high school barred white students from participating in one of its plays, a parents group says — and the US Department of Education is investigating the claim.
“In addition, the application to register for an audition slot requests a headshot which appears to reinforce the identity-based nature of this event,”Newton North High School in Massachusetts is being investigated by US education officials over claims it barred white student actors from a school production.The complaint is being investigated by the federal Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights.
Federal officials are investigating whether a Massachusetts school production was only open to theater students who are black, indigenous or are other “people of color.”“While centered in the stories of the lives of our students of color, no one is turned away or excluded from participating or having a role in the ‘Lost and Found’ production of Theater Ink,” the district said. “The Newton Public Schools do not exclude students based upon color, race, ethnicity or religious background.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
A take on 'Jesus Revolution' from one who was there, defending Rowling and more'Dilbert' dropped, drag discussed, and who was Los Angeles' first woman of color bookstore owner
Les mer »
71-year-old man shot while defending himself in North Philadelphia tells his story'At night I would keep my hand on my pistol in my pocket in case I have to pull it out,' he said. 'It finally came to reality that I had to use it.'
Les mer »
Stop Rewarding Destroyers of Our World and Punishing Those Defending ItUnder our outdated economic systems, those who knowingly fuel a crisis that threatens human health and survival are richly rewarded, while those who try to halt the destruction — often young people whose future is most at stake — are punished.
Les mer »
No. 9 Texas ends regular season on high note with win over No. 3 KansasNo. 9 Texas snapped its two-game losing streak with a convincing win over defending...
Les mer »
No. 9 Texas ends regular season on high note with win over No. 3 KansasNo. 9 Texas snapped its two-game losing streak with a convincing win over defending...
Les mer »
F1 Bahrain GP Results: Beat Goes on for Max Verstappen, Red BullDefending champion Verstappen and team look unbeatable after opening-race romp in Bahrain.
Les mer »