This petition calls on the Middletown School District Board of Education to reverse the suspension of high school art teacher Pete Panse. It demands specifically the immediate reinstatement of Mr. Panse to his position as art teacher at Middletown High Scool, NY, and public acknowledgement from the Board of Education that the practice of teaching figure drawing including nude models by advanced art students does not constitute any kind of sexual impropriety, nor does recommending such practice to students.
To learn more read Brian Yoder\'s article here: http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2006/peter_panse/case1.asp
The momentum behind this is undeniable. It is clear that our community refuses to let these art students lose their teacher.
March 12, 2006
The board has been silent but the community is growing louder every day. We are currently preparing to present these signatures directly to the district office.
Reached 100 supporters
March 8, 2006
March 7, 2006
Getting very close to the one hundred signature mark. Send this link to three people right now to push us over the edge.
6 Comments
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Sarah Gordon
20 years ago
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This is ridiculous. He is teaching art history and technique, not anything bad. Bring him back to the classroom immediately.
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Tom Foster
20 years ago
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Just pure ignorance by the board. Mr. Panse is a professional.
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Linda Rogers
20 years ago
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He is an amazing teacher who really cares about his students and their progress. The school board is out of line.
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Elena Chapman
20 years ago
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My son had him for class and he was the best art teacher at the school. How are kids supposed to learn real anatomy without this? Fix this mess now.
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Jason Hudson
20 years ago
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TOTAL BS. Everyone knows art involves figure drawing. Keep your hands off our teachers!
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Mike Sinclair
20 years ago
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Ridiculous to suspend a teacher for teaching classical art. The board has lost their minds.
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This petition calls on the Middletown School District Board of Education to reverse the suspension of high school art teacher Pete Panse. It demands specifically the immediate reinstatement of Mr. Panse to his position as art teacher at Middletown High Scool, NY, and public acknowledgement from the Board of Education that the practice of teaching figure drawing including nude models by advanced art students does not constitute any kind of sexual impropriety, nor does recommending such practice to students.
To learn more read Brian Yoder\'s article here: http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2006/peter_panse/case1.asp
The momentum behind this is undeniable. It is clear that our community refuses to let these art students lose their teacher.
March 12, 2006
The board has been silent but the community is growing louder every day. We are currently preparing to present these signatures directly to the district office.
Reached 100 supporters
March 8, 2006
March 7, 2006
Getting very close to the one hundred signature mark. Send this link to three people right now to push us over the edge.
6 Comments
S
Sarah Gordon
20 years ago
Featured
This is ridiculous. He is teaching art history and technique, not anything bad. Bring him back to the classroom immediately.
T
Tom Foster
20 years ago
Featured
Just pure ignorance by the board. Mr. Panse is a professional.
L
Linda Rogers
20 years ago
Featured
He is an amazing teacher who really cares about his students and their progress. The school board is out of line.
E
Elena Chapman
20 years ago
Featured
My son had him for class and he was the best art teacher at the school. How are kids supposed to learn real anatomy without this? Fix this mess now.
J
Jason Hudson
20 years ago
Featured
TOTAL BS. Everyone knows art involves figure drawing. Keep your hands off our teachers!
M
Mike Sinclair
20 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous to suspend a teacher for teaching classical art. The board has lost their minds.
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This is ridiculous. He is teaching art history and technique, not anything bad. Bring him back to the classroom immediately.