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Two speakers urge Petaluma schools to remove 'Poet X' from curriculum; board did not take immediate action
Summary
At the public‑comment period two speakers identified a text they referred to as 'Poem X' or 'Poet X' and asked the board to remove it from English classes, calling the content offensive to Christians and citing community concerns; board acknowledged speakers but did not take immediate action on curriculum removal.
During public comment the board heard two speakers who said a piece of literature assigned in district English classes — referenced by commenters as "Poem X" or "Poet X" — is inappropriate for students and requested its removal.
Adina, who identified herself as a victim advocate, told the board she found the text "full on indoctrination" and said it offends…
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