A Pediatrician Joined the School Board During Covid-19. Her Face Mask Recommendations Could Cost Her the Job.

A pediatrician got a Hero Award a few months ago for her leadership in safely reopening schools in Fargo, N.D. Now she ducks into school board meetings through a back door to avoid angry parents. 'People are questioning my motives.'

FARGO, N.D.—When pediatrician Tracie Newman ran for school board here last year, so many residents were eager for her expert helpNow, some of those same parents are backing a recall campaign to get her off the board.

They say her recommendation that children wear masks this fall oversteps their right as parents to determine what is best for kids’ health and education. They have gathered thousands of signatures to remove her from the board, organized protests and questioned Dr. Newman’s integrity at school-board meetings.

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