A first-year ninth grade teacher at Salem Junior High School in Salem, Utah apparently thought having students create posters encouraging people to join the terror group ISIS would be a good lesson on the power of propaganda.
Oops.
One mother of a student in the class complained how the assignment was “an inappropriate topic for her teenager to explore while the world remains on high alert after recent threats from the deadly terrorist organization.”
Well, yeah.
The teacher has apologized and the school has offered an explanation of what happened, via FOX 13 in Salt Lake City:
“Salem Junior High recently learned from concerned parents of an assignment regarding extremists use of propaganda to spread untruths and misunderstandings. Upon learning of this assignment, the administration reviewed the concerns with parents and teachers. After consultation, the assignment was immediately withdrawn. If parents have any concerns, please call the administration at Salem Junior High.”
I certainly understand what the teacher had in mind — she was probably looking for some type of “engaging” activity that dealt with current events. She obviously didn’t think it through all the way, however, most especially with regards to how parents (and others) would react.
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