Maret’s brand of progressive

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

Finally a real answer, thank you! The thing I worry about is most schools are moving in this direction if they are not there already. It’s divisive. Why not focus on teaching kindness and building community instead of pointing out everyone’s differences at every turn.

False dichotomy.

Hogwash. Perhaps you don’t know what false dichotomy is.

Perhaps you don't know what hogwash is.

P.S. It comes from the 14th-century word hogge, a swine reared for slaughter.

Thanks, Wikipedia.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

But this isn’t unique to Maret. This is happening at a lot of schools (public and private).

Yes it certainly appears to be the case.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

But this isn’t unique to Maret. This is happening at a lot of schools (public and private).

Yes it certainly appears to be the case.

Oh get off it Marjorie

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

But this isn’t unique to Maret. This is happening at a lot of schools (public and private).

Yes it certainly appears to be the case.

Oh get off it Marjorie

Will do when our kids are left the heck alone. Let them be kids. Let them enjoy their childhood innocence. Stop clouding their minds with crazy agendas on the left or right!

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

Finally a real answer, thank you! The thing I worry about is most schools are moving in this direction if they are not there already. It’s divisive. Why not focus on teaching kindness and building community instead of pointing out everyone’s differences at every turn.

False dichotomy.

Exactly. You can do both. Visit the schools. Decide for yourself. An anonymous message board won't give you what you're looking for other than hyperbole and panic based off of nothing besides a poster that someone may have seen. The world is literally burning. That's not the fault of DEI. Redirect your anger and anxiety.

Nope not a false dichotomy genius. You clearly have no idea what that even means. Emphasizing differences is the definition of divisiveness.

You seem nice.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

But this isn’t unique to Maret. This is happening at a lot of schools (public and private).

Yes it certainly appears to be the case.

Oh get off it Marjorie

Will do when our kids are left the heck alone. Let them be kids. Let them enjoy their childhood innocence. Stop clouding their minds with crazy agendas on the left or right!

+1!

[Anonymous]

Maret needs a re vamp. Sliding down further and further- poor leadership, bad vision, funky morale, poor placement.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

EVERY school talks to elementary school kids about gender identity. What you’re asking is if they acknowledge and discuss the existence of trans and non-binary people. Just be precise.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

Ok, calm down. I see OP's concern - would a straight child be welcome?

That is a clown question, bro.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

No one is being put on a pedestal. They are sending the message that the kids should feel safe on campus and safe to express themselves and represent themselves how they wish as they grow up in that environment.

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

This + 1. From a fellow Maret parent. We worry that the school’s efforts to promote DEI have instead been divisive and created a hyper-focus on select identity traits (race, LGBTQ, etc) rather than building community and recognizing all of the children for their uniqueness.

Finally a real answer, thank you! The thing I worry about is most schools are moving in this direction if they are not there already. It’s divisive. Why not focus on teaching kindness and building community instead of pointing out everyone’s differences at every turn.

False dichotomy.

Exactly. You can do both. Visit the schools. Decide for yourself. An anonymous message board won't give you what you're looking for other than hyperbole and panic based off of nothing besides a poster that someone may have seen. The world is literally burning. That's not the fault of DEI. Redirect your anger and anxiety.

Nope not a false dichotomy genius. You clearly have no idea what that even means. Emphasizing differences is the definition of divisiveness.

Double plus true!

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Anonymous wrote:How progressive are they? Toured last year and saw some interesting things like a “Unapologetically Queer” in the elementary school library. Do they talk to elementary aged kids about gender identity? Any insight is appreciated.

Are you referring to an adult, a child, a poster, a book? What exactly did you see? And if anything being unapologetically queer bothers you, go elsewhere.

This. Also, there are all types of kids there but it is a progressive school. More power to them.

Not OP, but I think many parents are somewhat concerned about the extent to which progressive political sloganeering has become part of the educational environment. I don't think the concern is with queer people per se, but rather, having everything be such a main focus of time and attention. Of course, everyone wants their kids to be accepting and welcoming. That is not the same thing as having an environment where certain groups are essentially put on a pedestal, and then there is social pressure to be like that or to go out of your way to praise it (when other kids aren't getting that praise just for being who they happen to be).

No one is being put on a pedestal. They are sending the message that the kids should feel safe on campus and safe to express themselves and represent themselves how they wish as they grow up in that environment.

This is the ELEMENTARY school library - very different from High School or even middle school. Kids in elementary haven’t gone through puberty yet. So we don’t need to think about anyone’s sexual orientation at that age!

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Maret has no trouble filling its classrooms with top students if you disagree with part of their curriculum the great things about private school is that you don't have to choose that one (assuming you even applied or got in). Why should a private school change what their student body/school community is comfortable with to appease some random person who went on a tour.

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Anonymous wrote:Maret has no trouble filling its classrooms with top students if you disagree with part of their curriculum the great things about private school is that you don't have to choose that one (assuming you even applied or got in). Why should a private school change what their student body/school community is comfortable with to appease some random person who went on a tour.

There are countless assumptions in these statements. I completely agree and didn’t ask them to change things. I am simply asking how deep the progressive things go there so I can make the right decision if/when the time comes.

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Anonymous wrote:Maret has no trouble filling its classrooms with top students if you disagree with part of their curriculum the great things about private school is that you don't have to choose that one (assuming you even applied or got in). Why should a private school change what their student body/school community is comfortable with to appease some random person who went on a tour.

There are countless assumptions in these statements. I completely agree and didn’t ask them to change things. I am simply asking how deep the progressive things go there so I can make the right decision if/when the time comes.

Oh also as everyone knows, if you disagree with anything on the left side of the political spectrum these days, you will get shunned. So how can you possibly know if the Maret community is comfortable with anything. The ones that aren’t stay silent.