I clicked before I read the title fully and, like you, I thought this was from 1860 or something. What the fuck.

What the actual hell?? I saw this article earlier and thought it was like... a historical thing that happened. Not LAST YEAR. What the fuck

EDIT: this was in New York. Everyone loves to act like New England is so progressive but what the fuck is this?? Also - the staff members who built the fucking boxes have not been fired. Those motherfuckers should never be allowed to work with children again.

EDIT 2: Here is a link to their Board of Education and the corresponding email address.

When existence of the boxes was first revealed in a social media post in December, the school district responded by placing staff members on administrative leave and removing the wooden crates, while initially describing them as "calming stations."

While the state report has not yet been made public, Stanley confirmed that it includes a long list of violations that require correction, including "the use of seclusion" and "improper physical restraints."

Some parents told NPR they don't believe these reforms go far enough. Herne noted the district has yet to issue a formal apology. She also said the state education department isn't requiring dismissal of "ten to twelve" staff and faculty members involved in approving, constructing and using the wooden boxes.

this is absolutely devastating, the pattern of colonisation never changes 💔

Wtaf

There won’t be and “sweeping reforms” that are enforced.

NPR, you're looking like your old self. Good to see.

On the article, what the actual fuck? This isn't from old timey times, this is from December of last year.