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Parents, students urge reinstatement of Ann Richards principal as board hears mixed public comments
Summary
Dozens of students, parents and teachers spoke at the April 12 Austin ISD information session urging the board to reinstate the principal of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders; other callers alleged prior mistreatment of students with disabilities and asked trustees to prioritize safety.
Dozens of students, parents and teachers spoke at the April 12 information session urging the Austin ISD Board of Trustees to reinstate the principal of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders after the principal rescinded a resignation.
Students and parents described the principal as a stabilizing force who had strengthened school culture. “She went to every single school event from staying late at basketball games to driving across the city to watch a three hour long mock trial competition,” said Iris Nicholson, a senior…
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