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Judi Lynn

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11. The child's mother's first name is Zaynab.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #10)

Thu Oct 14, 2021, 10:31 AM

Oct 2021

Wyatt says her two daughters have worn the Muslim traditional garment since infancy and it's part of their religious and cultural identity. So when she heard about what happened, she was outraged and called for Herman to be fired.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-teacher-denies-pulling-off-2nd-graders-hijab-says-she-thought-it-was-hoodie/3317494/

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N.J. teacher denies pulling off student's hijab, report says [View all] Sabuca Oct 2021 OP

The teacher likely knew the student well. Tetrachloride Oct 2021 #1

Was it a scarf? Sabuca Oct 2021 #2

Unfortunately, manners and integrity probably count for nothing until the camera surveillance is see Tetrachloride Oct 2021 #3

Not knowing anything not in this thread quakerboy Oct 2021 #9

The student's surname is Wyatt. Unlikely from a conservative mid-eastern or African nation. the 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #10

The child's mother's first name is Zaynab. Judi Lynn Oct 2021 #11

Or is her name cassandra Mosby Oct 2021 #13

Questioning children, especially young ones, to learn the truth about Phoenix61 Oct 2021 #4

That camera freaking lied! So they don't believe in cameras either. marble falls Oct 2021 #5

What did the cameras show? Sabuca Oct 2021 #6

The article said that there were cameras in all classrooms and I read about this week ago ... marble falls Oct 2021 #7

Ok. Check the YouTube video after work Sabuca Oct 2021 #8

Why was it necessary to mention the teachers religion? Mosby Oct 2021 #12