An 8th grade girl in Rockdale Co., Georgia, received a trophy. Her classmates voted her “most likely to ask a question that has already been answered,” and the school included in its class trophies one for her saying “most likely ‘to not pay attention’.” All the trophies, including this one, were presented to the students at a school assembly.
Two teachers will not return to work there next year because of it. The girl’s mother was incensed. Any parent or friend of a vulnerable child would be horrified. Why? Because the girl has ADHD.
This was not just insensitive but also cruel. I hope the replacement teachers take the time to understand ADHD and that the school adopts a policy to educate its students and staff on all disabilities.
