Posted on 09/19/2021 5:58:49 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Dr. Martin Cox resigned as superintendent of Clarkstown Central School in Rockland County, New York, following parent concerns over Critical Race Theory being used in curriculum.
In a statement, Cox cited “personal reasons” for his resignation, News 12 the Bronx reported Wednesday.
...
According to the outlet, the community and board members “lost faith” in him over the past few months and he was also viewed as anti-justice and anti-police for a delayed response pertaining to a controversial presentation by a student regarding Black Lives Matter.
The outlet continued:
Parents were also critical of his decision to enforce a mask mandate for students and staff this year before the CDC and state Health Department did. Parents got so outraged at a meeting that they had to end it after just 15 minutes, with parents yelling and refusing to wear masks. Some parents applauded Tuesday night when they heard the announcement of his departure, although some did appreciate his work for their kids. Some parents tell News 12 many disagreed with Cox’s COVID-19 and mask mandates and that there was concern over talk of bringing critical race theory into the school’s curriculum as well as diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, policies.
“I don’t think Marty Cox really was connected to the soul of the community and in being disconnected that turned a lot of people off to him and his policies,” parent Joe Solari told the station.
Christopher F. Rufo, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, shared a photo of Cox on Thursday, writing, “According to sources, parents banded together, filed FOIA requests, and pressured the board to oust him”:
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
GO PARENTS!!!
Sounds like he needed to go.
Good riddance.
The racial predators push CRT.
Keep your kids safe from predators.
Pushback WORKS.
as my President would say:
WINNING!!
Well done, parents.
Now it's "DEI", is it? Good to know.
"Crazy eyes".
It seems like just about EVERYONE involved with ‘educating’ our kids is a FLAMING GAY.
The question remains: how did these people get into their positions in the first place?
He has a lib metroman face
Feathers, Tar and a Rail.....
So long, asshole.
Yes, but how is it that these local school boards have become so unrepresentative of the local population? How have almost all of the institutions today become dominated by the left? The pushback has to be broader than just one superintendent.
Pushing back. I like it.
Is that from “Sling Blade”? Love that movie. One of the actors came from our area.
Good likeness! 😄
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.