Colorado School Principal Says She Was Fired For Refusing to Stamp Hands of Children Without Enough Money in Their Lunch Accounts
Peak to Peak Charter in Lafayette
An elementary school principal says she was fired for protecting children from humiliation.
Noelle Roni says she fought against a policy requiring kids to get their hands stamped if they don't have enough money in their lunch account. She was fired from Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette in the fall.
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Humiliation is a part of life. Not everyone is a winner - or rich - or able.
Yes, humiliation is a part of life but do they really need to add to it? Punishing kids for their parents' lack of responsibility is pretty cruel. I gotta believe there's a better way to handle the situation.