After public outcry over a promotion at a South Dakota hockey game that had teachers scrambling around on the ground for cash, the organizers have issued an
“Although our intent was to provide a positive and fun experience for teachers, we can see how it appears to be degrading and insulting towards the participating teachers and the teaching profession as a whole,” the statement reads. “We deeply regret and apologize to all teachers for any embarrassment this may have caused.”
The statement said there were 31 teachers who applied to take part, and 10 were randomly selected to participate. The team statement said that together with CU Mortgage Direct, the company that the hockey club partnered with for the original event, they are donating an additional $500 to each teacher who took part in the event and giving the same amount to the additional 21 applicants who weren’t able to participate.
“Moving forward, the Stampede and CU Mortgage Direct will continue to support our teachers and will work with the SD Teachers Association on future events that will provide funding for our next generation,” the statement concludes. “CU Mortgage Direct and the Stampede will have no further comment at this time.”
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