Despite 'racial backlash,' school board reaffirms its decision to rename Sitka's Baranof Elementary
Posted by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 9, 2021 School board member Blossom Teal-Olsen said that social media comments and email following last month’s unanimous decision to rename Baranof Elementary for a significant local cultural educator had allowed her to see clearly “the lines within the community.” She added “There is a very dangerous undertone of racial backlash of our decision.” The Sitka School Board is not backing away from its decision to ask the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to help rename Baranof Elementary School, despite some public opposition. Board members last week (2-3-21) ...
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