Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Modern School: Collective Punishment For LAUSD Teachers

Modern School: Collective Punishment For LAUSD Teachers:

Collective Punishment For LAUSD Teachers


Image from Flickr, by Vector Portal
In a phenomenal case of collective punishment, Los Angeles Schools Superintendent John Deasy is firing the entire staff of Miramonte Elementary School in response to two of its teachers being charged with lewd conduct. Miramonte is one of the largest elementary schools in the U.S., according to the Los Angeles Times, with over 150 teachers and administrative staff.

In the wake of the accusations, parents kept more than 25% of the student body home from