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Public commenters press Pawtucket committee for transparency on alleged racial incident and for DEI protections
Summary
Public commenters at the Feb. 11 meeting urged the Pawtucket School Committee to be transparent about an investigation into a teacher’s alleged use of a racial slur and to adopt protections for diversity and inclusion; the committee said it would not comment on personnel during adjudication but acknowledged the concerns.
Several members of the public used the committee’s public‑comment period on Feb. 11 to push for transparency and policy action at the Pawtucket School Committee.
Harrison Tuttle, representing Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee, said the organization had received a community email alleging a teacher was under investigation for using the n‑word and urged the committee to keep the public informed. “We received ... a lack of…
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