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From a reader:
With regards to the Muscle Shoals City
Schools' student that was punished for daring to dye her hair: MSHS's
principal alleges that this student's brilliant and vibrant hair color
somehow created the possibility for a classroom disturbance, thereby
creating an atmosphere not conducive to learning. Hogwash. WHO
ultimately caused the 'disturbance'? WHO drew attention to this
student's hair? WHO is ultimately going to cause the Muscle Shoals City
School System to spend thousands of taxpayer dollars in defending the
principal's actions?
Due to the nature of my
profession, I have the opportunity to frequent dozens of public schools
on a regular basis. I frequently observe students that
have, for whatever reason, chosen to dye their hair a myriad of
colors. I have yet to witness where doing so has created or fostered an
environment opposed to learning.
The Muscle Shoals City Schools system would be well-advised to review the case of Tinker v Board of Education before this incident spirals beyond their control.
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We've been sent a fourth question concerning ethics. It is somewhat similar to the police chief/magistrate conundrum, but does deserve a long and thoughtful look when we begin our series.
Very interesting that two of our four questions involve Roger Bedford...
Shoalanda
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