A Michigan school district canceled a proposed optional lesson for first graders about novel gender pronouns, including 'tree' and 'ze,' citing security concerns. 'The goal of the voluntary mini-lesson was to help promote Dewitt Public Schools' vision of a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment where all learners can succeed,' DeWitt Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Spickard wrote in a message on April 19 to the district's families and staff.
While the vast majority of these inappropriate communications have originated outside of our community, several staff members have expressed feeling anxious, stressed, and even afraid to go to school,' she wrote. 'This is unacceptable. We are in contact with local law enforcement regarding these communications and have increased both police and administrative presence as precautionary measures.
Before the lesson was canceled, Spickard released a statement to Fox News Digital that said the 'optional mini-lesson is not part of the core curriculum but is a supportive measure to promote inclusivity, a core value of our district.' CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News' Hannah Grossman and Maria Lencki contributed to this report.