Website review: NCAC - The National Coalition Again...

Jack-Benny discovered this in Activism •86 reviews since Jun 22, 2003
liberties, activism, censorship •ncac.org

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c21rich rated 9 days ago

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all-is-passion rated 7 weeks ago

A middle school play about bullying was canceled in Sherwood, OR because the principal claims its "content exceeds the maturity of many of [Sherwood Middle School] students." NCAC discovered this decision was also made in response to parental complaints about homosexual themes in the play- To the Editors: We at the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) are deeply concerned about reports that a middle school teacher who wrote a play that school officials cancelled because they considered it controversial is now "under investigation." ("Sherwood Investigates Teacher Who Wrote Play," 3/12/08.) The timing of the investigation sends a chilling message to teachers throughout the district that they explore important issues like bullying, stereotyping, cliques and prejudice at their peril. School officials refuse to discuss the matter publicly, which only adds to the suspicion that they are the real bullies here - bullying teachers into silence. They should instead be grateful for teachers who expend extra energy to address issues relevant to students' concerns and to teach them how to discuss difficult subjects respectfully and thoughtfully. These critical educational goals - the goals that inspire the First Amendment - cannot be accomplished by suppressing student expression and punishing educators who teach challenging material. Sincerely, Claire Karpen Youth Programs Coordinator