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Public commenters press board on PragerU materials and ICE; speaker accuses trustee of bullying
Summary
Multiple public speakers opposed use of PragerU materials and asked the board to reveal curriculum; a speaker accused Trustee James Robinson of bullying a constituent and mischaracterizing the First Amendment, and a former teacher asked for plans to protect students from ICE activity.
Several members of the public told the Kern County Board of Education they oppose use of PragerU materials in county schools and sought transparency and review of any curriculum. Student and community speakers urged the board to prioritize local resources and multicultural content.
John Hart, introduced by the presiding officer as a former Bakersfield Californian photojournalist and instructor, criticized Trustee James Robinson for what…
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