5 hours agoThe director of the U.S. school appears “paque” by e-mail competencies for teachers: Seek Sanitation Against Israel
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)A school principal in New York has been sharply criticised after sending electronic letters to teachers and administration staff by which they were asked to call for sanctions against Israel. The paperwork was sent during a time when Israel and Palestinian militants were in the midst of a fierce conflict. “If you followed [...]
If you've heard the news about absolute horror, you're not alone. You can take action today by protesting, taking part in prayer, making a public vow to free Palestine, sign a petition, or calling on your government officials to impose sanctions on Israel”, says the letter that Principal Amanda Bueno sent to teachers and other school workers.
Now is the time to take a stand for those who have been affected by the government's condemned government and crimes against humanity against the most vulnerable in our world”, writes the Daily Mail.
I was in shock. I felt very targeted and very attacked by her words. These sources she offered are propaganda. There was nothing on the letter about Hamas missiles targeting innocent Israeli civilians”, a teacher told The New York Post. There were various links in the letter, including page “Tech Palestine”.
Lawyer Inna Vernikov said New York law prohibits civil servants from being asked or encouraged to engage in political activities. She also sent a letter to the Education Department demanding that Principal Bueno be suspended.
Even the parents of the school students disagreed with the manager's approach. Stay in the middle. You're saying support this group and not the other. This is wrong”, a parent declared.
It would have to stay neutral, because in New York we have many different groups of people”, another parent said.
