But Im pretty sure I dont want to be one. At least 250,000 Americans identify as "furries," and though a subset of the group say they're into it for sexual reasons, more often it's nothing more than fan-driven escape. He gave up and just let them do their cat thing. Academic Check In/Check Out - From Carol Miller of The Middle School Counselor Blog. The lawmakers did not provide specifics or proof and others in the meeting didnt ask for them, but they said its a worrying trend. A few classes later I gave the students an assignment to create a fictional, future biography with an illustrated cover. Residents in Denmark School District were voting for candidates in local school board elections on Tuesday. She said, My biography is called die trne, which means the tear inGerman. That is all she said, as she stood there holding up this horrifying picture. The claim alleged that the Waunakee Community School District in a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin had a "furry protocol" in place that would allow students that identified as "furries" to. | (This is not true. pic.twitter.com/1Q0b5pRJOH, Sebastin Valenzuela (@SebaValenz) March 24, 2022, For the study, the researches looked at news exposure on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp in Mexico during the 2021 midterm elections. Whether electronic or traditional, I love forms of all kinds and I use them in various ways. https://t.co/RzdJrBmgd5, The Associated Press (@AP) March 28, 2022. Goral said he was aware of misinformation about furries in schools spreading in other districts in Wisconsin before it reached his district. The poor girl who was partners with the furry had a hard time keeping a straight face during the interview. Barking hissing and similar animal noises are common place in the hallways at the schools., The claim is completely false, according to Guttenberg, who clarified in an email to The Associated Press that the Waunakee Community School District does not have protocols for Furries, nor do we allow disruptions in our school and classrooms.. And the idea that school districts would actually install litter boxes or other animal accoutrements for these students is just nuts. Ganahl embraced the title. (Jan.13), Dec. 20 school board meeting forMidland Public Schools, shared byMichigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 3.29.2022 9:31 AM. The incident began like so many other: on social media, in the replies of a quote tweet involving a misleading viral video. Nebraska state Sen. Bruce Bostelman (RDistrict 23) is the latest lawmaker to repeat this urban legend. "Contrary to popular narratives, it is not clear whether using social media for news increases belief in political misinformation," the researchers report inThe International Journal of Press/Politics. A spokesman for the district dismissed the costumes as a disruption in a statement to The Federalist. If clothing is disruptive, district policy gives principals the power to place restrictions on it, this would include students dressing in costume, the district said. Imagine, if you will,a bath tub at the end of the weekwithfour girls bathing twice a dayusing hair products, baby oil, body wash, shower gel, and shaving cream. The district does not have a protocol for students who identify as animals, and it does not allow disruptions at school, according to Superintendent Randy Guttenberg. She said that she was a wolf trapped inside a girls body and that she identified with a gray wolf in almost every way. AP'S ASSESSMENT . Why do these stories keep cropping up? The Michigan incident started when a mom of kids at the Midland School District, about 130 miles northwest of Detroit, spoke at a school board meeting about a rumor which she took as fact alleging the school was accommodating "furries" by providing litter boxes in unisex bathrooms. There is no truth whatsoever to this false statement/accusation! Animals with human characteristics. A bill working through the Indiana Senate would reiterate that schools are allowed to enforce dress codes and curb disruptive behavior to address concerns about students identifying as furries.. CLAIM: The Waunakee Community School District in a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin, has a furry protocol that allows students who identify as furries to opt out of speaking in class, sit and lick their paws during gym class and bark and growl in hallways. Our principals work with their staff to follow district policy around appropriate dress code. Some might even say Im obsessed with them. ", After spending 28 years wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit, William "Ricky" Virgil has now died before his lawsuit against the cops who he says framed him can proceed. Those who choose to identify as a furry at Walsh also hiss loudly at each other in the commons," and added that students were wearing leashes at nearby Round Rock High School. Report: Houston is the No. "In this divisive/contentious world in which we currently find ourselves, I ask that if you hear wild accusations that dont sound like something in which your Midland Public Schools Board of Education, Administration, District would be part. Ive never heard that word before. He was slightly less aggravated now that he saw I was merely curious and seeking knowledge. Its happening in other parts of the country with talk of "furries" in schools. So you are interested in psychology? Yes, she answered. The Furries can choose whether they want to speak in class or not, read part of the purported email, shared onscreen in a video version of the podcast hosted by a University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, professor. Because I have been a school counselor since (cough) 2000, I have accumulated and created lots of documents. When reached Tuesday, Evans offered no comment but stated via email, "I am more than happy to put students and parents in touch with you directly" and later "I provided your contact info to parents and students." These conventions, such as Anthrocon or ConFurence, draw thousands of people who share similar interests. District leaders are receiving emails from [REDACTED] claiming that the district made a false statement to Fox31. "It is such a source of disappointment that I felt the necessity to communicate this message to you,"Sharrow said. In fact, I regularly consult with others and make a common practice to reach out if I am not sure how to work with a particular student. The article was picked up by Democrats and the press, both local and national, amplifying Ganahls remarks as evidence of a supposed extremist fabricating tales while running for the governors mansion. Okay, and what does it mean to be pansexual? Biden's plan would "set aside $367 million for the Justice Department to support police reform, prosecute hate crimes and protect voting rights," the Times reports. | Most of what goes on in DC doesn't register with marginal or swing voters but this cuts through the noise and affects people daily. In case youre wondering, Dansville is "Home of the Mustangs," their mascot. So far this year, similar myths have made the rounds in Iowa, Michigan, and Texas, prompting the same denials from school administrators. It was so long that it dragged on the floor, picking up dust mites and other debris. The idea of little kids identifying as furries, this doesnt seem to happen with any regularity, said Courtney Plante, an associate professor at Bishops University. Republican politicians should probably heed that same rule of thumb when it comes to tales of kids identifying as furries. The issue was first brought to light at a Dec. 20 school board meeting forMidland Public Schools, around 100 miles northwest of Detroit. Founded in 2010, Thought Catalog is owned and operated by The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. For over a decade, we've been at the bleeding edge of media, pioneering an infrastructure for creatives to flourish both artistically and financially. Loculo wore ears and a tail,but she also wore fake paw gloves. Furries take their furriness very seriously. Dr. Alioto did tell Rudd Dansville Central Schools has an awesome therapy dog program. Victoria Education; Claims school students are grooming each other, wearing cat tails as part of new 'furries' trend. Then she looked at me as though she saw that I was trying to find some normality in what she was saying and said, Actually no. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has signed a controversial bill limiting what schools can teach about gender and sexual orientation: BREAKING: Florida Gov. My daughter is in therapy almost every day of her life. Depending on the study, we find more than 70 per cent of furries identify as LGBTQ+ and more than 25 per cent are gender-identity diverse. A Michigan superintendent said a rumorthat a schooldistrict haslitter boxes on school grounds for students who identify as furries to use the bathroom is false. 3.1.2023 5:35 PM, Joe Lancaster A "furry" are people "who have a keen interest in, or even dress up as, anthropomorphic animal characters, like those often seen in comics, games, and cartoons," according to Merriam-Webster. Teenagers are often odd, confused, and searching for a way to stand out. Now 30 years later, we have Delilah. The claim: A Michigan school put litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats. She said, Look, youre not telling me anything new. Or a criminal psychologist? I asked with hope. Fact check: No, schools aren't providing litter boxes for students who identify as furries. The Twilight Series introduced teens to humans who could take other forms. The rumor that furries people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters and sometimes dress up as them used litter boxes in the school district, which is about two hours. 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Cafeteria tables are being lowered in certain @RoundRockISD middle and high schools to allow furries to more easily eat without utensils or their hands (ie, like a dog eats from a bowl). Tristan graduated from George Washington University where he majored in political science and minored in journalism. My roommate, who was just as phobic about cleaning as me, made it her goal to have a clean bathroom during her week. ?I will explain how a NULL FINDING is an important finding! The claim is a local school district is putting litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats, sometimes known as "furries". Rudd reached out to Dansville Superintendent Dr. Paul Alioto. Be aware what you say to therians. I am a mad mom, Ganahl said, outlining a list of political grievances plaguing Colorado families, from falling test scores to inflation and fentanyl. Not able to take the filth, my roommate and, Hello, my name is Cindy and I am a formaholic! The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which Mr. Biden promised to overhaul during the campaign amid calls from progressives to abolish it, would receive more than $8 billion.". They had a creative writing assignment to complete with a partner. His work has also been featured in Real Clear Politics and Fox News. Evans replied to Sullivan's tweet with a message alleging officials at Round Rock ISD had converted school lunch tables to be used by "furries"in this case, students who identify as animals, however other definitions can be found on Urban Dictionary. I tried to defuse the situation by asking a few clarifying questions. "This is a rumor and untrue," said Geneseo Central School District Superintendent Cindy Flowers. Maybe fairies and witches, too. We are already seeing pedophiles referred to as "minor attracted adults" to remove the stigma. ("It is not even a possible option with our cafeteria tables," a school spokesperson told McClatchy News.). 2023 The Federalist, A wholly independent division of FDRLST Media. You can find the whole thing here. A school board in North Carolina considered a proposal to ban furry costumes in schools after they say they received numerous complaints about students dressing up as . I hate it and find it offensive. My first furry came to school on the first day wearing white ears and a long white tail pinned to the seat of his pants. At the meeting, parent Lisa Hansen said she was"a lot of bit upset" and "furious" about learning from someone that litter boxes had been added to bathrooms. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Oops! This is an unsettling situation to many parents and students, wrote one parent demanding clarification from district Superintendent Tracy Dorland about what was happening in the classroom this spring. Okay, thats enough. On January 21, the conservative Twitter account @libsoftiktok repurposed a video of a woman at a Michigan school board meeting making since-debunked allegations about litter boxes being installed at local schools for students that "identify as cats." People can dress up simply with animal ears, tails or shirts, while others will have more elaborate costumes. About six months ago, there were rumors in Seymour, there were rumors in Green Bay, and now I guess its just our turn, Goral said in a phone interview. There are no litter boxes in our buildings and students are not allowed to come to school in costume, the districts statement said, despite Ganahl making no reference to litter boxes. There are no furries or students identifying as such during the school day.. Probably because they line up perfectly with conservative fears about transgender and non-binary students and the propaganda war some Republicans have waged against accommodating these students. Vicki McKenna, who hosts a show on a Madison AM radio station, said on a March 17 podcast that a she received an email from a grandparent of students in the Waunakee Community School District saying the students were being told to normalize the behavior of classmates who preferred to dress and act like animals. Bowling and Littleton did not respond to emails and calls requesting comment or an interview. So its like someone who is bisexual? I said, giving the class a serious look that meant they should not laugh. I tried to find some normalcy in this while maintaining composure. The quotation marks imply that therianthropy and otherkinity is made up, which it's not. New research challenges conventional wisdom about social media and misinformation. News10NBCs Nikki Rudd is checking the facts after we received several emails about this claim, which has been making the rounds on social media. Sure, some of it may be harmless. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Astros show struggles with new MLB pitch clock rules, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, West Texans share apocalyptic photos of after massive dust storm, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. New York's motor vehicle inspection stickers are getting a new look. However, these claims reached an East Tennessee school district in April. Some furries even wear animal costumes or tails in public. Some will also create a "fursona," when people pick what species they will dress up as and give them"distinct personalities, histories, relationshipsand attitudes," according to Furscience. And why did you choose to put this on the cover of your biography? (Why was I asking more questions? (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). I find it absurd that kids cant wear baseball hats in school, girls are limited to the length of their shirts yet there are students wearing animal ears, meowing and barking at other kids, and being a constant distraction to other students., In an email to district cabinet leaders on Oct. 2, Dorland railed against parents requests for transparency through open records as bordering on harassment., Dear Board Members, Dorland wrote. "Cafeteria tables are being lowered in certain @RoundRockISD middle and high schools to allow 'furries' to more easily eat without utensils or their hands (ie [sic], like a dog eats from a bowl)," Evans tweeted on January 23. The Ultimate List of School Counselor Forms! You have permission to edit this article. Over time, my excitement about living with three other girls began to diminish as I noticed we all had different ideas about cleanliness. The department has not received communication from parents or school districts on this topic., Crossville News First. "That's on top of the $90 billion to $400 billion believed to have been stolen from the $900 billion Covid unemployment relief program And another $80 billion potentially pilfered from a separate Covid disaster relief program. Among the hundred-odd culture wars real and imagined currently being waged across Texas and the greater nation, the subject of school lunch tables had yet to enter the political frayuntil Sunday, when a Texas woman running for state representative took aim at alleged cafeteria arrangements at Round Rock Independent School District. Reuters reported that "furries" are people who create their own alternative animal personalities known as a "fursonas," according to the International Anthropomorphic Research Project, also known. Another student saw my face and whispered, They think theyre cats. He had arguments with the parents about whether or not their behavior was appropriate for the classroom. These kids need help with thier issues instead of encouragement to continue behaviors that could hinder them later on. A couple of students identify as cats and demanded a litter box. WHEC-TV, LLC APS ASSESSMENT: False. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) In a video of a Tennessee Legislature Committee hearing that has amassed thousands of views online, two state lawmakers claim there are children in Tennessee who identify as "furries" being allowed to use litter boxes at school. to drive down violent crime. Round Rock's Walsh Middle School, the poster wrote, "has a low table to accommodate those who eat without their hands. This rumor isnt just spreading around here. Well, let's say it was not pretty. The 2016 ASCA Ethical Standards indicate that school counselors should Before writing this article, I have to admit I was anxious about working with students who self identify as one of these sub cultures. As a school counselor, it is important that we make all students feel comfortable that they can talk to us and we are not going to "freak out" if they share something personal with us. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. 3.2.2023 12:01 AM, Jacob Sullum {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Sabres place Alex Tuch on injured reserve; top-line winger's status is uncertain, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone. Fact Check: Students 'identifying as animals' don't get special treatment. Republican politicians should probably heed that same rule of thumb when it comes to tales of kids identifying as furries. While Ganahl never said anything about litter boxes, Beedle connected the remarks to GOP claims in other states that students go as far as to demand these boxes be available at school. Veronique de Rugy Unfortunately, Im hearing this in my rural districts where maybe schools are not fully disclosing that they are allowing children who identify as snakes, cats, whatever, they are providing litter boxes, Bowling said. Shortly after district leaders categorically wrote off the presence of furries among the student body in an attempt to brand the states Republican gubernatorial candidate as a liar, administrators received a cascade of complaints from distressed parents whose concerns were dismissed. She started to speak and stumbled over her words a few times. The Chamber of Commerce says court was right to toss Facebook lawsuit. I have had the interesting experience of teaching furry students. The girl turned bright red before she spoke. Im sick of being called Cat Boy. (See also: Facebook's 'Monopoly' Was Always Doomed.). In September, Heidi Ganahl, the Republican candidate for governor, gave an interview to a local radio host in which she described a new phenomenon hitting Colorado classrooms. When it was my week, I took cleaning the bathroomvery seriously. Many wear parts of the animal such as the ears and tail, or fake paws and an animal head. Texas GOP hopeful claims Round Rock schools converted lunch tables for 'furries'. 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Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Karen Calarese at kcalarese@whec.com or 585-546-5670, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Reuters has. District Administrator Luke Goral said his staff investigated a rumor that a student urinated on the floor of a school restroom and found no evidence to support it. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company, Closed Captioning Information for WHEC-TV. That makes as much sense as saying if you wear a football jersey you think you are Tom Brady., Plante compared it to dressing up as a favorite superhero for a comic book convention or event and said furries rarely put on their costumes outside of a special event or convention. Also, you don't need to put the word 'therian', 'otherkin', or 'furries' in quotation marks(I only did that because I was listing the specific words). Similar concerns in other states have also beenfact-checkedanddebunked. ", It was not true. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) A rumor going around on social media has been raising some eyebrows. Dansville Central School has put a litter box in the bathroom. He has also written for The Washington Examiner and The Daily Signal. I calmly responded. Follow Jordan Mendoza on Twitter:@jordan_mendoza5. That's all. "If the fandom is about anything, its about friendship and community, which makes the mainstream medias reduction of the fandom to a fetishinsulting and categorically and demonstrably inaccurate," the group states. The narrative goes like this: Schools are now so accommodating of transgender students and different gender identities that they're also recognizing as legitimate when students identify as animals. When Loculo shared her cover, the fear in the room was palpable. It's mind-boggling that anyone would believe it. "The rumor is that our schools have litter boxes in the restrooms to accommodate individuals who are self-identifying as animals," Casey Burlau, superintendent of Iowa's Carroll School District, wrote in a February letter to parents. She refused to have anyone interview her, and she introduced herself to the class. Biden would also nearly double the budget for the Space Force. But the idea that this is either widespread or some offshoot of gender anarchy lacks any evidence. Craig Janssen, a school board candidate in Denmark School District southeast of Green Bay, advanced the false narrative with a statement on his campaign website about bodily excretion nonsense that would cause your jaw to drop happening in local schools. They say qualified immunity shields them from liability and a jury trial.". There is absolutely no truth to this claim. Federal regulations mandate that parents be given the opportunity to opt their children out of such surveys. Finally she said, I just find rapists and murderers interesting.. So, I thank you Rep. Littleton for addressing this growing crisis.. This Is The Ugly Truth Of Crohns And Ulcerative Colitis, And Why It Remains SoMisunderstood, 35 Men On The Most Mushy, Thoughtful, Romantic Thing A Woman Has Ever Done ForThem, Two Iowa Boys Have Been Charged With Stalking And Murdering Their High School SpanishTeacher, 33 People Describe Their Personal Encounters With TheUnexplainable, 80+ Sitcom Trivia Questions For ComedyFans, 70+ Grinch Trivia Questions To CelebrateChristmas. As of this writing, no Round Rock ISD parent, student or faculty member has reached out to confirm Evans' claims. The claim: A Wisconsin school district has a 'furry protocol' Claims that public schools have been formally accommodating the needs of "furries" - people who have an interest in or dress up as.

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