This summer, Idaho joined the growing list of provinces introducing the limits to what the teachers can do or they showed in their classes. The latest target? The Bank of Law, flags, and other experts that are what the lawkeeper “receive” political ideas, religion, or the government’s religion, or the government’s religion, or the government’s view.
Among the first injury is an unknown poster to attend “everyone is welcome here.”
The dispute started at the beginning of the Western District in the District of School in the teaching of 6 students in School Managers to remove the poster in his class. Namo refused, arguing that the message was politically but simply convinced of installation and safety for all students.
After weeks returning – and for the past, he chose to replace rather than take a sign down. Her story received national attention, promoting the full support of educators, from parents and disciples.
After this incident, the IDaho Legislature passed the House Bill 41, which officially prevents teachers in material exposure can be considered natural. The Law began working on July 1.
But for many teachers, this is not just a poster. It’s about a broad message sent to students and teachers serving them.
Why is “everyone welcome here” controversy?
In their face, “everyone is welcome here” it seems like a few message argued. It has long been used in classrooms to create a feeling of safety and ideas – especially for disadvantaged students because of race, religion, sexuality, disability, or immune system.
But according to those Kwa-based IDuah, the phrase has taken what they describe as political organization. Lawyers say such signs, even when they have widely written, support “ideas” believe in public schools.
The House Bill 41 supporters say that the law is required to maintain neutral classes and focus on education. Critics say a smoker place to remove versions of diversity and submission to the neutral category.
In the heart of the debate this question:
When you tell the students “everyone is welcome,” who can hear that and feel threatened?
And it is very important – what does current weather mean when a simple political message will show?
Which students are not accepted in classes, according to the Legislature?
They are very scared to say. But we’ve already known who.
What is next?
The teachers in Idaho and elsewhere, this is not just a legal change – it is a moral assessment. All over the country, teachers are reduced between their students and increasing political guidelines from employees.
They were told that they were neutral in the time we wanted to clarity.
They were told that kindness, empathy, and verification can be seen as threats.
They were told to sit down and quiet.
Teachers: If you are shocked to comply with these guidelines, do not be. Just keep asking for provocative questions:
- “What about the quotes from history in terms of justice or equality?”
- “Of course you’re curious: Do we prevent posters highlighting other good performance and character symbols?”
- “Should I take my office ‘everyone is welcome’ for one meaning that ‘most of you were accepted here without unless it is influenced’?
If you’re ready to get into a good problem, now. You can start with free downloads “Everyone is welcome here” poster, pictured below.
Last thing
Years as a middle school teacher, I taught The heroes don’t cry Melba Pattillo Belts, one of the small nine rock. Details of his experience include Central High School in 1957.
My students – regardless of political background – mercy how black students are treated. But what made you angry was not just race. It was the cowardy and the attention of adults in charge.
Ask them:
- “Why does anyone stop the ruler?”
- “Did the principal ever apologize?”
- “Why is everyone struggling to hate? All they wanted to go to school.”
50 years from now, historians will ask the same questions about this.
May we decide now, as Sarah has made, that our disciples’ personality is more important than the intensity of those in power.
