Anger at 'slavery' maths homework

A New York City principal says she’s “appalled” by a homework assignment that used scenarios about killing and whipping slaves to teach maths.

Anger at 'slavery' maths homework

A New York City principal says she’s “appalled” by a homework assignment that used scenarios about killing and whipping slaves to teach maths.

Adele Schroeter has ordered sensitivity training for the entire staff of Public School 59 in Manhattan, the Daily News reports.

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