At 2022–2023, a teacher who oversaw an assembly that singled out Black students at a Florida public school would resign.
Teacher with Flagler County Public Schools who oversaw an assembly last month in which Black fourth- and fifth-grade children at a Florida primary school were singled out and told to improve their academic performance has resigned according to a school district official.
According to spokeswoman Jason Wheeler, who sent the resignation letter to CNN on Monday, Anthony Hines submitted it last week. In a letter to LaShakia Moore, the superintendent, Hines expressed his gratitude for the chance to serve for Flagler County Schools.
One day after Moore’s departure was announced by Bunnell Elementary School Principal Donell Evensen, Moore submitted her letter of resignation.
Hines claimed he didn’t consider the purpose of the assembly, which was meant to set objectives and motivate the kids. Hines, an African American, said to CNN on Monday, “I’m devastated.” “I’ve had it tough. After 28 years of teaching, I’m just heartbroken. In a PowerPoint presentation shown at the assembly, the goals and objectives for the 2023–2024 school year were stated, in part, “AA have underperformed (sic) on standardised assessment for the last past 3 years,” Flagler County School Board chair Cheryl Massaro told CNN in an email last month.
The letters “AA” stand for African Americans, according to Massaro. Parents in the district were outraged when they heard about the gathering since only Black students, regardless of their academic standing, had been made to attend. The principal and a teacher, later identified as Hines, were reportedly on paid administrative leave in August, according to authorities with the school system.
Since many of our children Teacher come from impoverished backgrounds, we take several steps to support them, Hines added. According to Hines, the purpose of the assembly on August 18 was to meet with students one-on-one and spark passion about the objective of improving grades and test scores. “We enjoyed ourselves at the assembly. I’m not kidding; I didn’t consider it, and I fully accept responsibility for that, he added. “There were infractions committed. I could have handled it more effectively.
“I had no idea what you could and couldn’t do.” Hines stated that he did not want to give the school any more issues and that he offered his resignation to stop any additional “negative light” teacher being cast on the institution.
They are really important to me, he replied. And we just didn’t consider it thoroughly. Wilson claims that the incident’s inquiry was finished up on Thursday. It won’t be accessible to the general public until 10 days following the closing date.