Teacher Refuses To Teach CRT In School, Breaks Down In Front Of School Board With Powerful Message

Disclaimer: The following account, which first surfaced in August 2021, is being republished.

During a recent school board meeting in Loudoun County, a teacher from Lucketts Elementary School, Laura Morris, delivered a poignant resignation speech, shedding light on her reasons for leaving amidst criticisms of the district’s emphasis on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and equity trainings.

Morris’s impassioned address expressed her discomfort with what she perceived as the district’s overemphasis on ‘equity trainings’ and political agendas, leading her to resign from her position. She articulated feeling conflicted with her Christian beliefs and the ideologies promoted within the school system. Morris lamented the lack of consideration for dissenting voices and the restrictive rules governing public comments in board meetings.

Her resignation speech highlighted her experiences with equity trainings, where she felt singled out based on her race, religion, and gender. Morris voiced her inability to support a system that she believed was imposing politicized agendas on students.

In closing, Morris addressed the school board directly, announcing her resignation from their policies and training, and encouraging parents and staff to explore alternative education options.

While Loudoun County declined to comment on Morris’s resignation, the district has been embroiled in debates over CRT and other contentious issues. The school board’s decisions, including the suspension of a teacher for refusing to use preferred pronouns and discussions about transgender children’s access to facilities, have fueled public discourse and highlighted the challenges of navigating diverse perspectives in education.

This account serves as a reflection of ongoing debates surrounding CRT and educational policies, underscoring the complexities of addressing diverse viewpoints within public education systems.

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