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School apologizes for 'terrorism propaganda' homework assignment

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Nov 20, 2015

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Parents are outraged over the assignment one Utah junior high school gave to students this week, in light of the recent terrorist attacks.

According to The Washington Post, a ninth-grade teacher at Salem Junior High School asked students to create a "terrorism propaganda poster."

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One parent called the school concerned that the research required for the school assignment could put his son in danger of being added to a federal terrorist watch list.

After complaints, the assignment was withdrawn. According to a school spokeswoman, the teacher will not face disciplinary action.

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