""I needed to do something to still try to advocate for those students even though I wasn't going to be there to do it as their teacher," Doudna said. "No kid should have to go through what a lot of these kids went through.""
""vehemently denies the egregious allegations made by these former employees.""
""It's concerning that NPR is presenting a partial view of this issue based on allegations, some from anonymous sources, that we have proven to be false," the spokesperson said. "This important topic deserves fair, informed reporting that reflects the full context of how public education and special education policies operate in schools at the systemic level, not assumptions and misconceptions that overlook the complexity of serving every student well.""
Two former Aspire Public Schools employees, ex-assistant principal Iris Velasco and former teacher Maryann Doudna, filed lawsuits alleging retaliation after raising concerns about support for students with disabilities. Doudna said she sought to advocate for students despite no longer being their teacher and asserted that no child should suffer the conditions experienced by many students. Aspire Public Schools issued a statement vehemently denying the allegations and declined to comment on pending litigation. The California Department of Education found Aspire broadly in compliance, and an outside law firm found formal complaints unsubstantiated and did not recommend corrective action. Velasco filed a complaint recorded as in compliance on five of seven allegations.
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