Skillern Elementary terminates agreement with Hillsdale College after president’s remarks on teachers

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Skillern Elementary charter school, set to open in Hamilton County this fall, has terminated its agreement with Hillsdale College that would have allowed it to use the college’s K-12 curriculum.

The announcement comes after a video leaked of Hillsdale President Larry Arnn making insulting comments about teachers and teacher-training programs at a reception where Gov. Bill Lee said nothing in their defense.

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