FCPS CRT or nah?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Federalist? Totally a legit news source. Freak OP

People get their news from a variety of sources, especially now that publications like the Washington Post are all-in on the equity agenda in FCPS and, for example, purposefully fail to cover emails in which FCPS officials and School Board members made clear their intent was to change TJ admissions for racial reasons and that they thought anti-Asian discrimination was funny.

As long as the information is sourced, which the FCPS privilege bingo absolutely was (efforts to suggest otherwise notwithstanding), it doesn't matter whether it's covered in The Federalist or The Nation.

[Anonymous]

Get Privilege Bingo Out of Schools!

Doesn't really have a nice ring to it, but it bypasses the technicality argument that "such and such is or isn't actually taught in schools," when clearly it is tangible things like this that started the unfortunately named "Anti-CRT" movement.

I think there should be a transparent review about how this particular lesson formed, who came up with the idea, what steps did it go through to get approval, etc.

And, I don't know, maybe after that we could have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of including things like this in the curriculum?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/

I never knew you could transfer a portion of your GI bill to a spouse or child.

My guess that the "privilege" argument for military children would have to do with food/healthcare/low crime, but ignores all the instability and isolation such as living overseas, being a constant outsider in a new school, parental deployments for years etc.

There are plenty of military families at or believe the poverty line. Here’s one “sourced” article about military families struggling with food insecurity:

“ As many of 160,000 active duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, according to Feeding America, which coordinates the work of more than 200 food banks around the country.”

https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-11-14/thousands-of-military-families-struggle-with-food-insecurity?context=amp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/

I never knew you could transfer a portion of your GI bill to a spouse or child.

My guess that the "privilege" argument for military children would have to do with food/healthcare/low crime, but ignores all the instability and isolation such as living overseas, being a constant outsider in a new school, parental deployments for years etc.

There are plenty of military families at or believe the poverty line. Here’s one “sourced” article about military families struggling with food insecurity:

“ As many of 160,000 active duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, according to Feeding America, which coordinates the work of more than 200 food banks around the country.”

https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-11-14/thousands-of-military-families-struggle-with-food-insecurity?context=amp

^^below, not believe

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/

I never knew you could transfer a portion of your GI bill to a spouse or child.

My guess that the "privilege" argument for military children would have to do with food/healthcare/low crime, but ignores all the instability and isolation such as living overseas, being a constant outsider in a new school, parental deployments for years etc.

I don't think this is as easy to do as some would think. I did know one gal--many years ago--who was able to do this because her dad was a DISABLED WWII veteran. Don't know about the current rules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think they were referring to the 15% military discount at Lululemon as privilege😁

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/

I never knew you could transfer a portion of your GI bill to a spouse or child.

My guess that the "privilege" argument for military children would have to do with food/healthcare/low crime, but ignores all the instability and isolation such as living overseas, being a constant outsider in a new school, parental deployments for years etc.

It is a complicated process requiring a commitment to serve additional years, among other things.

There are many military who did not qualify, or who did not transfer their benefit.

Don't forget, the GI Bill is earned compensation, not some gift or privilege.

In many cases, this benefit is paid for by liss of limb, body, mind or life.

[Anonymous]

https://www.fcps.edu/equity

Wonder if the powers that be in FCPS ever thought that, just maybe, the best "equity" initiative would be to teach the kids that need it how to read, write, and do math.

Read the "spotlight" and tell me what she does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get Privilege Bingo Out of Schools!

Doesn't really have a nice ring to it, but it bypasses the technicality argument that "such and such is or isn't actually taught in schools," when clearly it is tangible things like this that started the unfortunately named "Anti-CRT" movement.

I think there should be a transparent review about how this particular lesson formed, who came up with the idea, what steps did it go through to get approval, etc.

And, I don't know, maybe after that we could have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of including things like this in the curriculum?

I read that Tyson responded and defended the game. He needs to go NOW. If he approved this and thinks that it is a privilege to be a military kid, he should not be in a position of authority. He clearly has tunnel vision and an agenda.

[Anonymous]

cont. He also said that the students were to respond to what the "author" had written. Who is the author?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get Privilege Bingo Out of Schools!

Doesn't really have a nice ring to it, but it bypasses the technicality argument that "such and such is or isn't actually taught in schools," when clearly it is tangible things like this that started the unfortunately named "Anti-CRT" movement.

I think there should be a transparent review about how this particular lesson formed, who came up with the idea, what steps did it go through to get approval, etc.

And, I don't know, maybe after that we could have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of including things like this in the curriculum?

Ths is a district approved lesson for 10th graders enrolled in English (so all fcps 10th graders).

It had to go through many levels of approval and several sets of eyes before it touched the desk of a single student.

Content aside, is anyone else insulted for our 10th graders that this over simplistic, reads like a 1st year pedagogy theory assignment put together in 5 minutes, was what Gatehouse feels is as appropriate level of instruction for our fcps 15 and 16 year olds? Do they not think our young adults 2 years from college are capable of having a thoughtful, nuanced, unbiased, age appropriate lesson plan?

The fact that a paid fcps employee came up with this juvenile, biased assignment for our young adults with such obviously racist and sexist content, and passed it through whatever levels of approval such things go through, is a bit flabbergasting.

This is the level of work fcps is designing for our soon to be adults?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get Privilege Bingo Out of Schools!

Doesn't really have a nice ring to it, but it bypasses the technicality argument that "such and such is or isn't actually taught in schools," when clearly it is tangible things like this that started the unfortunately named "Anti-CRT" movement.

I think there should be a transparent review about how this particular lesson formed, who came up with the idea, what steps did it go through to get approval, etc.

And, I don't know, maybe after that we could have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of including things like this in the curriculum?

I read that Tyson responded and defended the game. He needs to go NOW. If he approved this and thinks that it is a privilege to be a military kid, he should not be in a position of authority. He clearly has tunnel vision and an agenda.

I agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.fcps.edu/equity

Wonder if the powers that be in FCPS ever thought that, just maybe, the best "equity" initiative would be to teach the kids that need it how to read, write, and do math.

Read the "spotlight" and tell me what she does.

I got to "I strive on a daily basis to show up in the many spaces that I inhabit" and couldn't get any further. What a waste of taxpayer money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get Privilege Bingo Out of Schools!

Doesn't really have a nice ring to it, but it bypasses the technicality argument that "such and such is or isn't actually taught in schools," when clearly it is tangible things like this that started the unfortunately named "Anti-CRT" movement.

I think there should be a transparent review about how this particular lesson formed, who came up with the idea, what steps did it go through to get approval, etc.

And, I don't know, maybe after that we could have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of including things like this in the curriculum?

Ths is a district approved lesson for 10th graders enrolled in English (so all fcps 10th graders).

It had to go through many levels of approval and several sets of eyes before it touched the desk of a single student.

Content aside, is anyone else insulted for our 10th graders that this over simplistic, reads like a 1st year pedagogy theory assignment put together in 5 minutes, was what Gatehouse feels is as appropriate level of instruction for our fcps 15 and 16 year olds? Do they not think our young adults 2 years from college are capable of having a thoughtful, nuanced, unbiased, age appropriate lesson plan?

The fact that a paid fcps employee came up with this juvenile, biased assignment for our young adults with such obviously racist and sexist content, and passed it through whatever levels of approval such things go through, is a bit flabbergasting.

This is the level of work fcps is designing for our soon to be adults?

Heavy-handed and simplistic are never mutually exclusive when it comes to FCPS these days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know it’s popular to say CRT isn’t taught in schools, and that it’s strawman to rev up the base. And at a macro level, that statement is generally true, but what about this:
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/19/in-defiance-of-youngkin-fairfax-public-school-demands-high-schoolers-participate-in-privilege-bingo/" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/19/in-defiance-of-youngkin-fairfax-public-school-demands-high-schoolers-participate-in-privilege-bingo/

I think Youngkin rode in on this kind of thing. And honestly this exactly the kind of thing that opposition parents were afraid of. Do you agree with this lesson?

I don't have problem with the bingo. I don't think privilege = racism. There could be so many more squares on there, like being tall, being attractive, not having a mental illness, having talents, being popular, having parent who are connected or well educated, etc. The world has never been a level playing field.