The La Center School District is responding to an OSPI ruling on whether teachers should be required to ask students for their preferred pronouns. This decision has sparked debate over inclusivity, student privacy, and the role of schools in gender discussions. Now, we want to hear from you! Cast your vote in this week’s poll and share your thoughts.
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La Center School District superintendent responds to OSPI ruling on gender pronoun policy complaint
Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz said the district ‘is consulting with legal counsel to determine next steps, including potential legal challenges’ Ken Vance, editorClark...
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As an elementary teacher for 20 years up to 2000, I worked in schools that showed all individuals (parents, students, other teachers and staff) utmost respect and no bias. If a student had a preference for anything (nickname as an example), we checked in with parent/s and went with the agreement between parent and student. There was no mandate or rule to do so. We had no personal “right” to do anything but be respectful. Our principal would have had great issues with anyone choosing to not be respectful to anyone else. It worked. We showed respect and love and did our best to help in preparation of all students to face work and life in a successful way. We worked hard, with low pay, high expectations for us, and a collaborative atmosphere. My suggestion is to refer to and call each student their name, unless they have a preference otherwise which includes gender pronouns. Like anything, there will be some who have a strong preference which should be respected, but most students just want to be accepted, cared for, have friends and learn.
Yes. That’s how it has worked for decades.
And to Karen – Thank you for your Service.