Federal Government Intercedence Prompts Teacher Absences in Hammond

In an apparent protest of federal government intrusion into our local educational system, 35 teachers at Hammond Eastside IB Lower School submitted requests for absence on Monday.

The issue stems from the recent hiring of Ms. Jenna Vial as principal of the school. The decision was challenged by another applicant, Sharon Walker, who filed a federal complaint with claims that the decision was discrim…