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Colo. teacher accused of assaulting student who wouldn't stand for Pledge | TheHill
I understand that Civics are taught is schools.
https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/ssguidehscivics
If true she could be toast.A middle school teacher from Lafayette, Colo., is accused of assaulting a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Lafayette police were called to the Angevine Middle School on Thursday after reports that a teacher assaulted a child for refusing to stand, according to to the Denver Post.
Physical education teacher Karen Smith is on paid administrative leave from the Boulder Valley School District, pending the outcome of a police investigation.
A school spokesperson did not confirm or deny the allegations against Smith, who has been with the school district for over 20 years, but said students are allowed to sit or stand during the pledge.
I understand that Civics are taught is schools.
https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/ssguidehscivics
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