Tensions flared at a Cupertino Union School District meeting Thursday night over one teacher’s decision to talk about gender to young students. People on both sides of the issue spoke before the school board.
The teacher involved in this controversy was not at this meeting but people who support them and those who oppose the teaching methods had some strong opinions.
Teachers, parents and community members packed the district’s board meeting on Thursday and discussed the teaching methods of one transgender teacher at Dilworth Elementary School. The Cupertino Education Association says it wants to protect the identity of the teacher to prevent further harassment.
“My colleague and friend was harassed and mentioned by name in a previous board meeting. As a result of that, he is still receiving hateful messages. CUSD must clearly support and protect our LGBTQ+ community,” said Steve Greenfield, a CUSD teacher.
“I was lucky enough to have two gay teachers in elementary school. In addition to being …