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"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.
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By Alex Portée
An Idaho teacher is in a standoff with her own school district after officials ordered her to remove classroom signs, including one that reads, “Everyone is welcome here.”
Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher at Lewis and Clark Middle School—York (1770–1775 – after 1815)[1] was an enslaved man[2] who was the only African-American member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806. A lifelong slave and personal servant of William Clark, York participated in the entire exploration and made significant contributions to its success.[3]: 302 [4]: 152 — in Meridian, Idaho, says she won't comply with the order, arguing that the message is a fundamental part to ensuring a positive learning environment for her students.
Inama, who has taught at the school for five years, says her commitment to inclusivity isn't about politics. It's about her passion for education and students.
www.today.com
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By Alex Portée
An Idaho teacher is in a standoff with her own school district after officials ordered her to remove classroom signs, including one that reads, “Everyone is welcome here.”
Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher at Lewis and Clark Middle School—York (1770–1775 – after 1815)[1] was an enslaved man[2] who was the only African-American member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806. A lifelong slave and personal servant of William Clark, York participated in the entire exploration and made significant contributions to its success.[3]: 302 [4]: 152 — in Meridian, Idaho, says she won't comply with the order, arguing that the message is a fundamental part to ensuring a positive learning environment for her students.
Inama, who has taught at the school for five years, says her commitment to inclusivity isn't about politics. It's about her passion for education and students.
Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying ‘Everyone is welcome here’
"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.
www.today.com
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