LAUSD Supt. Carvalho sent a letter affirming schools as safe and inclusive spaces after Muslim parents expressed concerns that their children had become targets.
In response to concerns about bullying and insensitivity against Muslim students brought on by the Israel-Hamas war, Los Angeles schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho on Tuesday issued a statement affirming campuses as nurturing, inclusive spaces and said the district was 'committed to providing a safe learning environment, free from bullying, discrimination, and harassment.
' And later that same day: 'Our hearts ache, spirits bruise, minds anger over the unimaginable loss of life and those affected by the recent events in the Middle East and around the world, especially the children who are caught in the crossfire. An unacceptable travesty for the most innocent in this or any conflict.' On Tuesday, when Muslim parents took the public podium, they described class discussions that they considered one-sided and episodes of harassment.
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