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A discrimination lawsuit filed against Norfolk Academy by a former teacher was dismissed by a federal judge before a jury could consider the claims.

Joan Allison, who is Black, had taught 3rd-grade boys at Norfolk Academy for 22 years. She sued the school and Headmaster Dennis Manning in 2020 after being told she could no longer serve as a homeroom teacher and would need to take on a new role.

Joan Allison, who is Black, had taught 3rd-grade boys at Norfolk Academy for 22 years. She sued the school and Headmaster Dennis Manning in 2020 after being told she could no longer serve as a homeroom teacher and would need to take on a new role.

Former Norfolk Academy teacher Joan Allison sued the school in 2020, claiming she was reassigned to a job outside the classroom because of her race. The case first went to trial last year but ended with a hung jury.

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