Traumatic Incident During Rosa Parks Lesson at Florida Daycare
Building Brains Daycare in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, has come under fire after a distressing incident involving a two-year-old black girl during a classroom reenactment of Rosa Parks’ story.
The NAACP has demanded an investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Incident Details and Reaction
The NAACP’s National Director of Education, Dr. Ivory Toldson, shared alarming photos of the incident online, urging an inquiry into the daycare.
The reenactment involved a lighter-skinned child ‘handcuffing’ the black pupil, causing uproar among parents and civil rights groups. The toddler’s parents promptly removed her from the school.
Daycare’s Response and Apology
Building Brains Daycare expressed regret over the unplanned incident, attributing it to a spontaneous classroom activity rather than a part of the curriculum.
The daycare assured that there were no physical restraints used during the lesson. The teacher involved offered apologies to the child’s parents, feeling remorseful about the distress caused.
Parental Concern and NAACP’s Stand
The child’s parents expressed dismay over the lesson’s impact on their daughter, citing noticeable changes in her behavior post-incident.
Meanwhile, the NAACP condemned the incident, stressing the potential psychological harm inflicted on the child, irrespective of physical restraints.
Call for Investigation and Reactions
The NAACP demanded a formal apology from the institution and called for an investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families to prevent such incidents from recurring.
The daycare assured a comprehensive review of the situation and counseled the teacher involved.
Daycare’s Explanation and Pledge
Building Brains Daycare clarified that the reenactment aimed to educate children about equality and Rosa Parks’ legacy.
They emphasized that the photos circulating online did not accurately represent the complete lesson and that no physical restraints were used. The daycare pledged to ensure stricter adherence to approved curriculum guidelines in the future.
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