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PDJane

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1. They've removed the ban, thankfully, and apologized.

Reply to Iris (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 01:34 PM

Jun 2013

It is true; however,the feedback they've received has caused them to reconsider, which is a damn good thing.

Whoever the bigot was who proposed this should be fired. I would not be willing to put the chemicals needed to do this on my child's hair. Children are really sensitive to this crap. I wouldn't want those chemicals going on a child's head, period.

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I'm so angry- Charter school tells African American girls they must chemically alter their hair? [View all] Iris Jun 2013 OP

They've removed the ban, thankfully, and apologized. PDJane Jun 2013 #1

Thanks for the update. Iris Jun 2013 #2

Moreover, the move to charter schools guarantees that children don't start life on an even footing. PDJane Jun 2013 #3

Tell the someone in your community JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #4

I know. It makes me want to cry from sheer despair. Iris Jun 2013 #8

This is what we get for contracting out essential services. snot Jun 2013 #5

Makes you wonder how well they're going to be able to teach: Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #6

exactly. Iris Jun 2013 #7

Yep. Rah rah for privatization! proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #9

This minute long video will break your heart: CrispyQ Jun 2013 #10

omg Iris Jun 2013 #13

This brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch it. CrispyQ Jun 2013 #15

Charter schools tend to reflect the values of the corporations that run them. Squinch Jun 2013 #11

Horizon is a Gulen school; Gulen being a Turkish religious leader with ties to US intelligence. HiPointDem Jun 2013 #17

You should make an OP of this. Squinch Jun 2013 #18

Education lillyandrew Jun 2013 #12

Right but this is just one in 1000 of charter schools that are coming soon to a state near you Iris Jun 2013 #14

Horizon is a Gulen school, Gulen being the Turkish religious leader with ties to US HiPointDem Jun 2013 #16