October 20, 2006

Student Teacher Settles Whistle-Blower Suit

By STU WOO

A student teacher who said she was flunked because she had reported class prayers and Bible studies at her assigned public elementary school has reached a settlement with Southeastern Louisiana University and a local school district, the American Civil Liberties Union announced this month.

Southeastern Louisiana will replace the failing grade on Cynthia Thompson's transcript with a W for withdrawal and will allow her to re-enroll in the teacher-education program — the same

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