Question about Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake on 5th-grade quiz sparks outrage
(WLEX/CNN/Meredith) — A question on a fifth-grade quiz about Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake has sparked outrage online from the Kentucky Peace Officers Association (KPOA).
On Monday night, the organization posted a photo on Facebook of the quiz question.
The question asks, “What is the relationship between Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor?” The correct answer choice reads, “Both were victims of police violence, sparking protests against racial injustice.”
KPOA heavily criticized the question, saying that they will be requesting a meeting soon with the Fayette County Public Schools administration.
In a statement, the president of KPOA said, “While it is the responsibility of educational leaders to shape the future, it is not their right to do so in a manner designed to intentionally and negatively influence young minds and promote a political agenda.”
Fayette County Public Schools said the Facebook post was out of context. In a statement, a spokeswoman said, in part:
“Fayette County Public Schools is committed to helping students become civically engaged citizens who are wise consumers of digital media able to think critically about the world around them. That requires we address difficult topics and teach students to have civil conversations with people who have different points of view.”
No further information was available.
Photo Credit: kmov.com