A ‘Timeout Box’ in an Elementary School Draws Outrage: ‘This is Not OK’
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A former school board member in upstate New York posted photos of a "timeout box" in an elementary school, sparking controversy over its use for students with disabilities.
- The Salmon River Central School District has launched an investigation, reassigned the superintendent to home duties, and placed several other officials on leave.
- Officials confirmed that there were two additional similar boxes installed in other schools, all of which have now been removed.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for a swift investigation by the Education Department, emphasizing concerns about student safety.
