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Schools pass resolution against antisemitism

May 21, 2025 by Amanda Lurey

The School Committee passed a resolution against the Massachusetts Teachers Association’s (MTA’s) antisemitic teaching materials Thursday night in a vote of 3-2. The two votes against this resolution came from committee members Brian Ota and Al Williams, while Chair Jenn Schaeffner, Vice Chair Alison Taylor and committee member Sarah Fox all voted in favor. The resolution … [Read more...] about Schools pass resolution against antisemitism

Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher

July 18, 2024 by Sophia Harris

Task Force Against Discrimination Chairs Helaine Hazlett and Diane Gora sent a letter to school officials in support of Candice Sliney, one of the employees of the school district who is under investigation for discrimination. Sliney, who has taught Spanish at Marblehead High School since 2005, is a former member of the task force, which she resigned from last year. At a … [Read more...] about Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher

School Committee will hire discrimination investigator

June 21, 2024 by Sophia Harris

The School Committee agreed to hire an independent investigator to determine the merit of internal discrimination allegations, but did not vote to appoint a candidate. The committee is looking to schedule a meeting next week to discuss which candidate it will choose for the investigation. Parents of children in the school district received an email from interim … [Read more...] about School Committee will hire discrimination investigator

Town investigates harassment allegations

June 13, 2024 by Sophia Harris

The Task Force Against Discrimination discussed complaints of harassment and discrimination involving adults in the town’s school district at its meeting on Thursday. At approximately 7 p.m., Task Force member Chris Bruell said parents of children in the school district received an email from interim Superintendent Theresa McGuinness stating, “We (the district) have multiple … [Read more...] about Town investigates harassment allegations

MLT to host reading of ‘From Silence’ and discussion on antisemitism

May 21, 2024 by For The Weekly News

Marblehead Little Theatre (MLT) is hosting a free reading of Anne Marilyn Lucas’ 2016 play "From Silence" on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. The reading will be followed by a discussion about antisemitism and the current war in the Middle East led by Rabbi David Meyer, formerly of Temple Emanu-El, and Rev. Clyde Elledge of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. "From Silence," a journey … [Read more...] about MLT to host reading of ‘From Silence’ and discussion on antisemitism

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