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Parents, teachers demand review after History Rocks assembly at Elmbrook schools
Summary
Dozens of residents told the Elmbrook School District board the History Rocks assembly held last week at Brookfield Central raised process and transparency concerns, calling for clearer vetting of outside presenters and earlier family notice.
Dozens of parents, teachers and residents criticized the Elmbrook School District's decision to host a History Rocks assembly during the school day, telling the board at a packed citizens forum that the event lacked adequate review and advance notice and that outside groups associated with the program carry partisan reputations.
"My name is John Cotton, and I'm here to address the History Rocks assembly held last Friday at Brookfield Central High School and the broader need for clear, consistent, policy aligned procedures for reviewing external instructional content," said John Cotton during the public comment period, urging the board to ensure outside instructional material is reviewed and aligned with district policy.
Multiple speakers described short notice and…
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