Students at Columbia Secondary School staged a sit-in protest against high staff turnover and the recent resignation of a popular teacher, John Beletsky. The school has experienced significant changes since Principal Vikram Arora's tenure began, leading to a wave of educator resignations and dissatisfaction among both students and staff. Critical issues include a top-down approach to administration, transparency concerns, and inadequate support for students with disabilities. This unrest culminated in protests as students voiced their frustrations about a perceived broken community and the impact on their education.
By the end of the 2023-24 school year - the first full one with Arora at the helm - 13 employees, or nearly 22% of the staff left, according to Education Department data compiled by the Independent Budget Office for Chalkbeat.
Students are protesting about the resignation of beloved teachers, expressing their concerns about the school's culture, and the impact of administrative decisions on their education.
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