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Teachers, coaches and parents urge Gresham-Barlow board to reverse nonrenewal of dual-language teacher
Summary
Four Highland Elementary colleagues and multiple written commenters asked the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J board to reconsider a recommended nonrenewal of teacher Maria Hernandez, citing program leadership, mentorship, and alleged procedural unfairness; speakers requested transparency from administration.
Public comments at the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J board meeting on Dec. 11 focused on a recommended nonrenewal of Highland Elementary dual-language teacher Maria Hernandez.
Angie Diaz, a fifth-grade dual-language immersion (DLI) teacher and GBSD parent, told the board she believes the administration’s decision reflects bias and poor handling, and she said a confidential advocacy letter circulated beyond its intended audience, creating ‘chaos, rumors, [and] targeted blame’ that disproportionately affected BIPOC educators. “This decision made by our admin reflects clear bias and personal mismanagement,” Diaz…
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