Head of Middlesex School takes leave of absence after decision to rescind Nikole Hannah-Jones invitation sparked backlash
"I care deeply about Middlesex and feel that this leave serves the best interest of the students and the School."
Middlesex School Brouhaha:
David Beare, the head of Middlesex School, has taken a leave of absence after the decision to rescind a speaking invitation to New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones sparked backlash, according to a letter to the school community obtained by the Boston Globe on Thursday.
The Concord private school is also launching an “independent review” into the decision, according to the letter, which was signed by the board of trustees.
“As we move forward from this week, please know that the Board is committed to understanding in full the events leading to the decision to rescind the invitation to Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones,” the letter stated. “To this end, we are initiating an independent review to determine the facts and draw the necessary lessons.” School officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Globe.
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