Sorry I've been a little late following this story, but between the war and Dubai, this one managed to get past me.
A couple of days ago a happy Jay Bennish, the Colorado teacher whose now famous lecture containing comments critical to the Bush administration was taped and distributed by one of his students, was reinstated by the Colorado school board.
If you've checked any of the Right-wing blogs they'll all tell you anything from what a travesty this is to how the Colorado Educational system is going straight down the tubes. But I feel this is a great victory for free speech and critical thinking. If you've been following this case you'd know that Bennish's lecture was not partisan ranting but was meant to stimulate serious thinking about the war and our foreign policy. Congratulations to Jay, and hopefully this decision will allow educators at all different levels to have the confidence to bring up and vocalize subjects that are important to the future of America.
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Has Bennish made any statements regarding the kid who taped him feeling he needs to switch schools?
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