Draft of equity policy?

[Anonymous]

How can we achieve excellence for all if we don’t consider the experiences, identities, strengths, and opportunities for these students? We are all different and do not have common motivators or connections. The fundamental purpose of equity is to figure out what we do now that may hurt, harm, and not excel our children and then fix it. That is the responsibility of educators- period! How can people be okay mentally and spiritually suggesting that systems ignore the needs of various groups of students? That is insane! White supremacy culture calls for folks to normalize the system as is and not see the impact that our actions, behaviors, choices, and decisions on certain student groups. It also has folks believing that standards will be lowered. Who ever said that?!?! Misconception and propaganda- period!!! All I will say is that anyone who feels like our kids - all of our kids- don’t deserve us creating systems and structures that support them both systematically and individually- needs to do some serious soul searching. All it takes is one accident or mental alteration to put some folks in a marginalized group. I bet then y’all would believe in providing resources and supports to your children based on their needs! Just some ‘food for thought’!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How can we achieve excellence for all if we don’t consider the experiences, identities, strengths, and opportunities for these students? We are all different and do not have common motivators or connections. The fundamental purpose of equity is to figure out what we do now that may hurt, harm, and not excel our children and then fix it. That is the responsibility of educators- period! How can people be okay mentally and spiritually suggesting that systems ignore the needs of various groups of students? That is insane! White supremacy culture calls for folks to normalize the system as is and not see the impact that our actions, behaviors, choices, and decisions on certain student groups. It also has folks believing that standards will be lowered. Who ever said that?!?! Misconception and propaganda- period!!! All I will say is that anyone who feels like our kids - all of our kids- don’t deserve us creating systems and structures that support them both systematically and individually- needs to do some serious soul searching. All it takes is one accident or mental alteration to put some folks in a marginalized group. I bet then y’all would believe in providing resources and supports to your children based on their needs! Just some ‘food for thought’!

Why don't you take each point you are trying to make and justify it? Because, if you don't do that, your argument is useless. It's just a bunch of words.

What is white supremacist by demanding that children learn to read?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How can we achieve excellence for all if we don’t consider the experiences, identities, strengths, and opportunities for these students? We are all different and do not have common motivators or connections. The fundamental purpose of equity is to figure out what we do now that may hurt, harm, and not excel our children and then fix it. That is the responsibility of educators- period! How can people be okay mentally and spiritually suggesting that systems ignore the needs of various groups of students? That is insane! White supremacy culture calls for folks to normalize the system as is and not see the impact that our actions, behaviors, choices, and decisions on certain student groups. It also has folks believing that standards will be lowered. Who ever said that?!?! Misconception and propaganda- period!!! All I will say is that anyone who feels like our kids - all of our kids- don’t deserve us creating systems and structures that support them both systematically and individually- needs to do some serious soul searching. All it takes is one accident or mental alteration to put some folks in a marginalized group. I bet then y’all would believe in providing resources and supports to your children based on their needs! Just some ‘food for thought’!

I'd like to think this is sarcasm but it seems so straight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

"The Chief Equity Office will design and execute an Equity plan-with an accompanying framework-to build capacity in the skills and dispositions of cultural proficiency which are necessary to create and nurture equitable educational and work environments."

Could someone please translate this for me?

Sure. “We didn’t get the message over the last few years (or rather, we refused to listen) that parents are sick to death of the focus on “equity” rather than actual academic excellence for all. We will continue to waste hours putting out ridiculous verbiage that means nothing but signals to our “stakeholders” how virtuous we are. You’re welcome.”

Pretty much this. It's just an endless stream of babble and hollow virtue-signaling.

[Anonymous]

How can we achieve excellence for all if we don’t consider the experiences, identities, strengths, and opportunities for these students? We are all different and do not have common motivators or connections. The fundamental purpose of equity is to figure out what we do now that may hurt, harm, and not excel our children and then fix it. That is the responsibility of educators- period!

Do you really think that teachers do not already do this? And, what do you mean by "fix?" Change the rules? Make the child change or make the teacher change?

Teachers do learn and adapt. They are not ogres. EVERY child comes from a different background--even children of the same color.

Here is an example: as a very young teacher, I taught in the projects. Mostly African American students. I taught one child who was being raised by his grandmother. He would never look me in the eye. It really frustrated me until another teacher told me that it was a throw back to slavery and his grandmother had probably told him it was disrespectful. I don't know that to be true, but it made sense. FWIW, none of the other kids had trouble looking me in the eye and talking to me.
So, I learned that this child was not being disrespectful and I adapted. But, all the kids did not do this. Children are individuals and the sooner we quit putting them in pigeon holes, the better.

[Anonymous]

Here are some parts of the policy that are sensible and actionable, and will therefore likely be ignored if this policy is adopted.

"All students deserve a safe, well-equipped comfortable physical space for learning and innovation."

"The Chief Operations Office will guarantee safe and well equipped facilities, safe and efficient transportation, and nutritious meals for all students and staff."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here are some parts of the policy that are sensible and actionable, and will therefore likely be ignored if this policy is adopted.

"All students deserve a safe, well-equipped comfortable physical space for learning and innovation."

"The Chief Operations Office will guarantee safe and well equipped facilities, safe and efficient transportation, and nutritious meals for all students and staff."

Agree. And, has that not always been the policy? Maybe not nutritious meals for everyone--but, I'm pretty sure that has been the policy for a while.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here are some parts of the policy that are sensible and actionable, and will therefore likely be ignored if this policy is adopted.

"All students deserve a safe, well-equipped comfortable physical space for learning and innovation."

"The Chief Operations Office will guarantee safe and well equipped facilities, safe and efficient transportation, and nutritious meals for all students and staff."

Agree. And, has that not always been the policy? Maybe not nutritious meals for everyone--but, I'm pretty sure that has been the policy for a while.

But imagine if the School Board actually prioritized this as opposed to just mouthed the words.

Instead, we'll get a lot of verbiage no one understands and some fringe initiatives like the Lewis Academy to demonstrate the commitment to "equity."

[Anonymous]

Over and under on how many years it takes FCPS to reach the level of Baltimore schools. I will go with an even dozen.

[Anonymous]

My issues are:

The legality of changing all other policies to be implemented through the prism of this policy

and

I don't care what your background is that makes you a behavior problem in class. Teachers deserve to be supported and kids held to a high standard.

[Anonymous]

Local news tonight did a story on the need for CASA -advocates for abused children. The story said there is especially a need for Black and Hispanic advocates.

Then, there was a story on "anti-racism" in the schools and how training in this will help close the achievement gap--it sounded like FCPS equity program--but, I think it was in Maryland.

Does anyone else see an irony in these two stories being run on the same night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How can we achieve excellence for all if we don’t consider the experiences, identities, strengths, and opportunities for these students? We are all different and do not have common motivators or connections. The fundamental purpose of equity is to figure out what we do now that may hurt, harm, and not excel our children and then fix it. That is the responsibility of educators- period! How can people be okay mentally and spiritually suggesting that systems ignore the needs of various groups of students? That is insane! White supremacy culture calls for folks to normalize the system as is and not see the impact that our actions, behaviors, choices, and decisions on certain student groups. It also has folks believing that standards will be lowered. Who ever said that?!?! Misconception and propaganda- period!!! All I will say is that anyone who feels like our kids - all of our kids- don’t deserve us creating systems and structures that support them both systematically and individually- needs to do some serious soul searching. All it takes is one accident or mental alteration to put some folks in a marginalized group. I bet then y’all would believe in providing resources and supports to your children based on their needs! Just some ‘food for thought’!

Why don't you take each point you are trying to make and justify it? Because, if you don't do that, your argument is useless. It's just a bunch of words.

What is white supremacist by demanding that children learn to read?

Exactly. And write, spell, do math, learn science, history, literature... such "white supremacy" at play! JFC. Spare me the empty word salad nonsense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here are some parts of the policy that are sensible and actionable, and will therefore likely be ignored if this policy is adopted.

"All students deserve a safe, well-equipped comfortable physical space for learning and innovation."

"The Chief Operations Office will guarantee safe and well equipped facilities, safe and efficient transportation, and nutritious meals for all students and staff."

Agree. And, has that not always been the policy? Maybe not nutritious meals for everyone--but, I'm pretty sure that has been the policy for a while.

But imagine if the School Board actually prioritized this as opposed to just mouthed the words.

Instead, we'll get a lot of verbiage no one understands and some fringe initiatives like the Lewis Academy to demonstrate the commitment to "equity."

+1
And absurd, wasteful contracts with "The Leadership Academy."

https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/BXX5YN128A2F/$file/FCPS%20Stakeholder%20Engagement%20Proposal%20FINAL%20SENT.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My issues are:

The legality of changing all other policies to be implemented through the prism of this policy

and

I don't care what your background is that makes you a behavior problem in class. Teachers deserve to be supported and kids held to a high standard.

Amen to that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How can we achieve excellence for all if we don’t consider the experiences, identities, strengths, and opportunities for these students? We are all different and do not have common motivators or connections. The fundamental purpose of equity is to figure out what we do now that may hurt, harm, and not excel our children and then fix it. That is the responsibility of educators- period! How can people be okay mentally and spiritually suggesting that systems ignore the needs of various groups of students? That is insane! White supremacy culture calls for folks to normalize the system as is and not see the impact that our actions, behaviors, choices, and decisions on certain student groups. It also has folks believing that standards will be lowered. Who ever said that?!?! Misconception and propaganda- period!!! All I will say is that anyone who feels like our kids - all of our kids- don’t deserve us creating systems and structures that support them both systematically and individually- needs to do some serious soul searching. All it takes is one accident or mental alteration to put some folks in a marginalized group. I bet then y’all would believe in providing resources and supports to your children based on their needs! Just some ‘food for thought’!

Why don't you take each point you are trying to make and justify it? Because, if you don't do that, your argument is useless. It's just a bunch of words.

What is white supremacist by demanding that children learn to read?

Exactly. And write, spell, do math, learn science, history, literature... such "white supremacy" at play! JFC. Spare me the empty word salad nonsense.

+1,000