We are disappointed at the one-sided reporting about Hyde School and the federal lawsuit filed against the school. The story felt under-researched and more a reflection of anonymous social media postings. Maybe if you had spoken to more families that have experience at the school you would have a more balanced reporting.

If you would have asked, we would have told you that we had four children graduate from Hyde. They successfully navigated and graduated from Notre Dame, Elon, Wake Forest and Gettysburg College. They found great partners in life and are successful in their careers.

Instead, the reporting focused on alleged incidents and disgruntled adults who blame their high school for their lack of success in life. How fond are you of your high school days? Many of us didn’t enjoy our high school years, but don’t blame our school for that. Most are not trying to sue for money. It’s not realistic for your readers to believe that the law firm is suing for an altruistic cause or trying to get the government to step in to help. It’s about the money.

It seems the reporting about Hyde followed a ready-fire-aim process. We think the school and our Maine community demand a thoughtful follow-up. This is a law firm angling for a big payday. We hope Hyde stands up to these bullies and that that’s the angle for the next story.

Tom and Mary Moore
Harpswell

Editor’s note: Tom Moore is a member of the Hyde School board of governors. Mary Moore, a former teacher at Hyde, served as the school’s director of family education.