The board has officially reversed their decision and Mrs. Carter is being reinstated. I am drained from this fight but incredibly grateful that justice finally prevailed for her. We will keep watching to ensure she receives the support she deserves in the classroom.
June 19, 2018
Final supporters
After sharing an impactful lesson on the power of music and how it affects our lives, Mrs.Carter, a teacher at TVMS, was improperly reprimanded after being called to a meeting where the principal alleged that parents and students were offended by the song lyrics used for text analysis. This assignment was an extra credit assignment and was inspired by the students who sing the song and do the dance related to the song at school. Mrs. Carter’s goal was to use learned skills such a text annotation, theme, and tone to unpack the true meaning of the song and how it goes against social movements such as Black Lives Matter & Gun Control, which are both recognized by the student body.
Mrs. Carter has been an invaluable member of the TVMS community, and most 8th grade students would agree that her ability to connect with students on an academic and personal level is admirable. By signing this petition you are declaring that Mrs. Carter is innocent and you would like her position and teacher privileges restored. This petition will be sent to the Howard County Board of Education.
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June 8, 2018
The silence from the school administration has been heavy but it does not change the truth of what happened in that classroom. I am spending my evenings documenting every message sent to me by students who feel the loss of her guidance. They think we will grow tired and move on but they are wrong.
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2018
67 Comments
She actually made me like ELA no other teacher has given me so much tips that would help me in life
Sometimes it takes unconventional methods to reach students in a crazy society... Howard county schools have declined greatly in caring for their students and teachers... this is a disgrace and they should be ashamed of themselves
I didn’t have Mrs.Carter as a teacher but seeing what she has done to improve student education and advocating for gun control and black lives she should have her teacher privileges and postition restored
All teachers should have the right to teach in there own ways. Students learn in different ways so teachers get creative, they shouldn't be punished for doing their job.
Mrs. Carter bonded well with the kids and had no bad intentions when giving us this lesson . Ms Carter is an amazing teacher and didn’t deserve any of this
We need her
GO HEAT!!!!!!!!!!!
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The board has officially reversed their decision and Mrs. Carter is being reinstated. I am drained from this fight but incredibly grateful that justice finally prevailed for her. We will keep watching to ensure she receives the support she deserves in the classroom.
June 19, 2018
Final supporters
After sharing an impactful lesson on the power of music and how it affects our lives, Mrs.Carter, a teacher at TVMS, was improperly reprimanded after being called to a meeting where the principal alleged that parents and students were offended by the song lyrics used for text analysis. This assignment was an extra credit assignment and was inspired by the students who sing the song and do the dance related to the song at school. Mrs. Carter’s goal was to use learned skills such a text annotation, theme, and tone to unpack the true meaning of the song and how it goes against social movements such as Black Lives Matter & Gun Control, which are both recognized by the student body.
Mrs. Carter has been an invaluable member of the TVMS community, and most 8th grade students would agree that her ability to connect with students on an academic and personal level is admirable. By signing this petition you are declaring that Mrs. Carter is innocent and you would like her position and teacher privileges restored. This petition will be sent to the Howard County Board of Education.
Updates
June 8, 2018
The silence from the school administration has been heavy but it does not change the truth of what happened in that classroom. I am spending my evenings documenting every message sent to me by students who feel the loss of her guidance. They think we will grow tired and move on but they are wrong.
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2018
67 Comments
Teachers are people too. They deserve every right to express themselves/their experiences in any way they see fit, and no one should be able to tell them otherwise. #MsCarterLifeMatters
She actually made me like ELA no other teacher has given me so much tips that would help me in life
Sometimes it takes unconventional methods to reach students in a crazy society... Howard county schools have declined greatly in caring for their students and teachers... this is a disgrace and they should be ashamed of themselves
I didn’t have Mrs.Carter as a teacher but seeing what she has done to improve student education and advocating for gun control and black lives she should have her teacher privileges and postition restored
All teachers should have the right to teach in there own ways. Students learn in different ways so teachers get creative, they shouldn't be punished for doing their job.
Mrs. Carter bonded well with the kids and had no bad intentions when giving us this lesson . Ms Carter is an amazing teacher and didn’t deserve any of this
We need her
GO HEAT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Teachers are people too. They deserve every right to express themselves/their experiences in any way they see fit, and no one should be able to tell them otherwise. #MsCarterLifeMatters