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Students, teachers and union representatives urge district to avoid suspending protesters
Summary
Public commenters at the Marana Unified School District board meeting said students who organized a recent walkout should not face out‑of‑school suspensions, raised concerns about long‑term impacts on seniors, and urged the board to weigh First Amendment protections before disciplining participants.
Public commenters at Tuesday’s Marana Unified School District governing board meeting asked trustees not to impose out‑of‑school suspensions on students who participated in a recent school protest.
Sandy Falk, a special education instructional coach and past president of the Marana Education Association, told the board that educators are stretched thin and urged trustees to consider how staffing decisions and policies affect inclusive classrooms and supports for students with…
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