Quote of the Week: Ted Gordon

AISD trustee on the Confederate school names

Quote of the Week: Ted Gordon
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"The symbolism surrounding these names cannot now be viewed as consistent with the district's core beliefs and values."


– Austin ISD Trustee Ted Gordon on Feb. 26, making the motion to remove the names of Confederate figures from five Austin schools; the motion passed 7-2

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