Experiences at River School

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Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.

Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?

It's good for kids to be in a diverse environment and to see people of color in positions of authority.

Agree! I looked there and observed the same. Went across the street to OLV and was equally impressed, plus it is diverse (staffing and students). People who don’t see this as a problem are not the kind of people I want as part of my school community. To be clear, I am not at all calling you racist - but pointing out you are missing seeing things from a perspective other than your own and that really concerns me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.

Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?

It's good for kids to be in a diverse environment and to see people of color in positions of authority.

So you're making the case for hiring by race. That's affirmative action. Either you hire the best teachers or you don't. Dressing it up as being 'good for kids' doesn't change what's actually being proposed.

Why would you assume that hiring a non white teacher would mean the person is not qualified? You are assuming that non-white teachers applied and interviewed and weren’t chosen because they weren’t the best. Often, this is a recruitment issue - recruiting more diverse candidates gives you a larger pool to choose from. Trust me, there are plenty of qualified Black, Latino, Asian and other minority candidates who are qualified. Find them and interview them. What a dunce that you can’t figure this out.

[Anonymous]

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They can hire whomever they want but if you have a kid of color, it's much preferable to be in a place where there are at least some staff and faculty who look like your kids.

Apply that logic consistently. A white parent saying they prefer their kid around mostly white staff would end the conversation instantly. Same logic, different reaction.

No, it’s not the same because the reality is that even overwhelmingly black schools tend to have majority (or vast majority) white teachers. I’m not aware of a single school with only 0-3 white teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Minority parent here. Our children have been deeply understood, supported and loved at River.

What minority group? Makes a difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would you assume that hiring a non white teacher would mean the person is not qualified? You are assuming that non-white teachers applied and interviewed and weren’t chosen because they weren’t the best. Often, this is a recruitment issue - recruiting more diverse candidates gives you a larger pool to choose from. Trust me, there are plenty of qualified Black, Latino, Asian and other minority candidates who are qualified. Find them and interview them. What a dunce that you can’t figure this out.

I didn't say that. Read it again. My point was that race shouldn't be the hiring criterion, not that minority candidates aren't qualified. Wider recruitment to find the best candidates from a larger pool? No objection, of course. But that's a completely different argument from what was originally posted, which was about the racial composition of the staff being a problem in itself. Don't move the goalposts and then call me a dunce for not following you there.

[Anonymous]

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No, it’s not the same because the reality is that even overwhelmingly black schools tend to have majority (or vast majority) white teachers. I’m not aware of a single school with only 0-3 white teachers.

Then you need to get out more. There are plenty. I grant you they are usually public schools, but the fact you are unaware of them tells me you probably live in a bubble.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:


They can hire whomever they want but if you have a kid of color, it's much preferable to be in a place where there are at least some staff and faculty who look like your kids.

Apply that logic consistently. A white parent saying they prefer their kid around mostly white staff would end the conversation instantly. Same logic, different reaction.

No, it’s not the same because the reality is that even overwhelmingly black schools tend to have majority (or vast majority) white teachers. I’m not aware of a single school with only 0-3 white teachers.

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[Anonymous]

Why is it inconceivable that a Black student might want to have a Black teacher in the classroom or that his/her parents might want their child to have that experience? If you toured a private school and all of the teachers were Black, you would wonder why and how that happened and had questions. We think the same. Duh. We also don’t want a midwestern Becky who’s never had a Black friend in her whole life our my kids role model and teacher.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is it inconceivable that a Black student might want to have a Black teacher in the classroom or that his/her parents might want their child to have that experience? If you toured a private school and all of the teachers were Black, you would wonder why and how that happened and had questions. We think the same. Duh. We also don’t want a midwestern Becky who’s never had a Black friend in her whole life our my kids role model and teacher.

More Midwestern Beckys, please!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is it inconceivable that a Black student might want to have a Black teacher in the classroom or that his/her parents might want their child to have that experience? If you toured a private school and all of the teachers were Black, you would wonder why and how that happened and had questions. We think the same. Duh. We also don’t want a midwestern Becky who’s never had a Black friend in her whole life our my kids role model and teacher.

Black parents should ask to speak with the Black faculty and parents at River School, not go off of internet impressions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why is it inconceivable that a Black student might want to have a Black teacher in the classroom or that his/her parents might want their child to have that experience? If you toured a private school and all of the teachers were Black, you would wonder why and how that happened and had questions. We think the same. Duh. We also don’t want a midwestern Becky who’s never had a Black friend in her whole life our my kids role model and teacher.

More Midwestern Beckys, please!

Seriously?! What is wrong with you?!