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Parent urges transparency and opt‑out for classroom community‑building circles, calls for academic focus
Summary
A Huntington parent at public comment asked the board for clearer information and opt‑out options after raising concerns that classroom community‑building circles and related social‑emotional learning activities are being conducted without parental consent and sometimes resemble therapy.
During the meeting’s public comment period on Sept. 30, parent Dean Gregory asked the board for greater transparency and opt‑out alternatives for the district’s use of community‑building circles and other social‑emotional learning activities.
"The way these circles are run feels less like academics and more like therapy sessions," Gregory said. He said parents were not asked for consent and that…
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