Charlotte private school addresses ‘deeply disturbing’ racist, antisemitic incidents

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte private school responded to a series of incidents that its leaders described as racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic at its middle and upper schools.

In a Nov. 7 letter to parents, Charlotte Country Day head of school Dr. Tara Kisney said leaders were aware of the incidents and the “significant pain” they had caused.

“These incidents are deeply disturbing and stand in direct opposition to the values we aspire to uphold as a school community,” Kisney said.

Kisney provided no details about what happened or where, saying only that the incidents involved people within the middle and upper schools.

“We are addressing individual situations with care and appropriate accountability, while respecting the privacy of the students and families involved,” Kisney said.

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Kisney said school leaders have begun reaching out to community partners, including the NAACP and the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, for their perspectives and expertise as they consider next steps.

“We are committed to confronting bias, fostering accountability, and strengthening a culture in which every member of our community is respected and valued,” Kisney said. “There is no place for any form of hate at Charlotte Country Day School.”