A Dallas high school principal has issued an apology after reportedly pulling aside a group of Black students to discuss the school’s academic performance — a move that has sparked backlash among parents and community members.
According to The Dallas Morning News, Principal Chandra Hooper-Barnett held a meeting with a group of Black students to address concerns about the school’s “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency, which evaluates schools based on student achievement, progress, and readiness for success after graduation.
One parent, Jennifer Bush, told the outlet that her son felt unfairly targeted during the meeting. “He said Principal Barnett told the students that Black students were the reason the school received a B rating,” Bush said. Speaking to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, she added, “I was shocked she would say something like that,” noting that her son maintains a 3.5 GPA.
In a letter sent to parents on Sunday, Hooper-Barnett — who is also Black — apologized for the meeting and acknowledged that it was “not appropriate.” She wrote, “I take full ownership and responsibility for what occurred, and I want to assure you that it was never my intent to single out or cause harm to any group of students.”
The school, which has consistently earned a “B” rating for several years, remains under scrutiny as district officials review the incident and its impact on the student body.
Source:Africa Publicity
