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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow. I’m a saints parent and I would have even outraged if they’d made a statement about Charlie Kirk (yes, I’m liberal). They don’t need to “make a statement” about everything that happens in the world. Do you even realize that a Saints parent died this past week? Much more of the community is affected by the loss of that member of the community (a relatively young parent) than by Charlie Kirk.

I wish the school would be more outspoken about their liberal values, but there is absolutely nothing MAGA about the school or its admin. Parents who want a statement about Charlie Kirk are truly in the wrong place.[/quote] Super sad to hear about the death of anyone let alone a parent at the school.

Students have witnessed a horrific, real-world assassination video. This is not a political opinion—it is a violent act that can cause significant distress, anxiety, and trauma in young people. By remaining silent, the school is failing in its most basic duty: to ensure the emotional and psychological safety of its students.

Their silence sends a message that they either don't know their students are struggling with this (which is negligent) or that they don't consider it important enough to address (which is a failure of leadership).

The school's responsibility is triggered by the impact of the event on the student body, not just the stature of the individual. A violent death, especially one captured on video and spreading online, is a jarring event that educators have a responsibility to help students process.

The community's grief over the loss of a parent is a separate and profound tragedy that deserves its own space and support. But the school must be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. They can and should offer condolences and resources for one while also acknowledging the traumatic media event many students are exposed to and providing resources for the other.

Their inaction on this video isn't neutrality; it's an abandonment of their duty of care when their students need guidance the most.[/quote]

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