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The Guardian - US
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Stephanie Kirchgaessnerin Washington DC

Head of school linked to Amy Coney Barrett’s faith group abruptly resigns

Amy Coney Barrett’s controversial faith group People of Praise is closely linked to the Trinity Schools.
Amy Coney Barrett’s controversial faith group People of Praise is closely linked to the Trinity Schools. Photograph: Damian Dovarganes/AP

A senior administrator of Christian private schools closely linked to People of Praise, conservative supreme court justice Amy Coney Barrett’s controversial faith group, abruptly resigned from his post earlier this year following complaints that allegations of teacher misconduct had been mishandled.

Jon Balsbaugh, an influential figure within the Christian education movement, was appointed president of Trinity Schools in February 2017, after being selected by a board of trustees that included Barrett, who was a professor at Notre Dame at the time.

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