Public School Doing “God’s Work” by Giving Out Fetus Dolls

Tiny plastic fetus dolls have been passed out to dozens of third, fourth and fifth grade students at Oakwood Elementary School in Norfolk, VA. The suspected staffer, a devout Christian,  who is thought to be responsible for the anti-abortion propaganda has been placed on administrative leave. The dolls were handed out eight months ago and it has just been discovered by parents and school board officials.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia is accusing the public school’s principal of coercing teachers and students to take part in prayer and Bible studies on campus to coincide with this fetus dolls and the pro-life message. Principal Sheila Tillett Holas was placed on administrative leave after the ACLU sent a letter to Superintendent Stephen Jones indicating that Holas violated the constitutional rights of teachers and students by organizing religious activities on school grounds reports wvec.com. “The principal is on administrative leave because the superintendent felt it would be best for the school while the investigation is ongoing,” said school division spokeswomen Elizabeth Mather. “It’s a serious incident, a serious allegation; you don’t want to let it linger.”

It is unknown whether or not Holas was aware or approved the distribution of the fetus dolls when they were given to the young children when the school year began.. A workplace climate study conducted at Oakwood by division leaders found that several respondents had been asked to participate in religious activities on campus. While some educators received direct invitations from Principal Holas, other were sent fliers or emails. One student said she was asked to join hands with Holas and pray prior to an exam. The student said the activity made her feel “uncomfortable,” and angered her parents. “We have received numerous e-mails that Bible study is being held and Mrs. Holas’ pastor will be the one leading it and we should feel the need to attend,” one school staffer wrote in the survey.

During one religious meeting, Holas’ pastor told the educators that “they were doing God’s work.” A Jewish teacher walked out along with other teachers who felt this to be inappropriate for any public school and for children of this age. The ACLU says the activities are coercive because of the dynamic between a principal and teachers. Since the principal has power over the educators and staffers, they may feel obligated or pressured to participate in prayer on campus.

Since when did public education turn into a conservative propaganda session? Any and all religious and political biases should be thrown out the door the second an educator steps foot on a public school campus, especially an elementary school. Students need to learn facts and information to form their own political views. Educators should never force feed kids their own ideologies. The same rules apply to both sides of the political spectrum.

Pressuring teachers to pray and take Bible studies on a public school campus is unconstitutional and wrong. But the thought of passing out fetus dolls to 8, 9, and 10 year old students to make an anti-abortion statement is horrendous and inexcusable. One parent asked “what is next, mammy cookie jars, nooses and black-face painted dolls to teach racism. Or easy-bake ovens and toy dolls to simulate the holocaust?”

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