5 Newark principals suspended indefinitely, allegedly for opposing One Newark plan
Baraka Sunday called for Anderson’s firing, saying the suspensions are "the last straw in a chain of inept, and horribly out of touch decisions. The people of Newark need to hear the views of those within the school system who disagree with Ms. Anderson. The four principals have a constitutional right to speak out. The Newark school district is not a military dictatorship, and Ms. Anderson is neither an army general nor a police chief. Her behavior must be governed by the principles of our democracy."
Grace Sergio, the president of the parent-teacher organization at Hawthorne Avenue school said she was not surprised to learn of James’ suspension.
"We were kind of expecting it, basically. (Anderson) is going to try to shut up whoever wants to speak out," she said.
Sergio said James "has done wonders for our school" during his six-year tenure, including the last four as principal. She predicted the suspension will strengthen the school’s opposition.
"If anything, it just put more wood on the fire," she said.
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