APS School Board candidates?

[Anonymous]

What is up with Chen Ling's constant posts on AEM? He literally just posted to tell the world that the library has e-books and several other things that it sounds like he just discovered himself. (Umm, yeah, thanks, we knew that.)

So clearly I find this annoying. But, I'm curious, do some people find his posts appealing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is an excerpt of the actual statement found on the website.

I will advocate policies to maximize the benefits of a diverse student population, reduce gaps in education, and minimize the risk of safety issues. I plan to:

Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations

Continue fostering the educational approaches that teach emotional intelligence and encourage students to act as caring, compassionate members of society

Ensure that all students have access to resources tailored to their academic needs
Enhance opportunities for parents and students to learn together to strengthen the connection between learning both in and outside of school

Except that's not the excerpt in full as of today (3/4/23). . Here it is in full. I'm surprised he hasn't edited it yet. He must know we're discussing it here by now. Or he's digging in, as he has shown in AEM. Not listening to anyone but himself.

If you don't believe me, it's here: https://www.chen4arlington.org/mission/


ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Arlington Public Schools has an obligation to educate a generation of children who come from economically and racially diverse backgrounds. The diversity of backgrounds has the potential to enrich the experience for all children. It also creates risks that children will fall behind or face safety risks due to bullying or juvenile behavior. I will advocate policies to maximize the benefits of a diverse student population, reduce gaps in education, and minimize the risk of safety issues. I plan to:

Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations
Continue fostering the educational approaches that teach emotional intelligence and encourage students to act as caring, compassionate members of society
Ensure that all students have access to resources tailored to their academic needs
Enhance opportunities for parents and students to learn together to strengthen the connection between learning both in and outside of school

I must be racist too because I don’t see what’s wrong with this statement. It sounds like someone who has had first hand experience growing up as an immigrant kid in public schools.

This is how I interpreted the statement too because if you read further, he talks about compassion, caring, and wanting all children to be successful. The bullying part he is referencing seems like he is concerned about children being picked on for their differences, or to made to feel less than. Which would lead me to think he is actually in favor of more social/emotional awareness/education and supports to ensure all students feel welcome and accepted by their peers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is an excerpt of the actual statement found on the website.

I will advocate policies to maximize the benefits of a diverse student population, reduce gaps in education, and minimize the risk of safety issues. I plan to:

Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations

Continue fostering the educational approaches that teach emotional intelligence and encourage students to act as caring, compassionate members of society

Ensure that all students have access to resources tailored to their academic needs
Enhance opportunities for parents and students to learn together to strengthen the connection between learning both in and outside of school

Except that's not the excerpt in full as of today (3/4/23). . Here it is in full. I'm surprised he hasn't edited it yet. He must know we're discussing it here by now. Or he's digging in, as he has shown in AEM. Not listening to anyone but himself.

If you don't believe me, it's here: https://www.chen4arlington.org/mission/


ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Arlington Public Schools has an obligation to educate a generation of children who come from economically and racially diverse backgrounds. The diversity of backgrounds has the potential to enrich the experience for all children. It also creates risks that children will fall behind or face safety risks due to bullying or juvenile behavior. I will advocate policies to maximize the benefits of a diverse student population, reduce gaps in education, and minimize the risk of safety issues. I plan to:

Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations
Continue fostering the educational approaches that teach emotional intelligence and encourage students to act as caring, compassionate members of society
Ensure that all students have access to resources tailored to their academic needs
Enhance opportunities for parents and students to learn together to strengthen the connection between learning both in and outside of school

I must be racist too because I don’t see what’s wrong with this statement. It sounds like someone who has had first hand experience growing up as an immigrant kid in public schools.

This is how I interpreted the statement too because if you read further, he talks about compassion, caring, and wanting all children to be successful. The bullying part he is referencing seems like he is concerned about children being picked on for their differences, or to made to feel less than. Which would lead me to think he is actually in favor of more social/emotional awareness/education and supports to ensure all students feel welcome and accepted by their peers.

This is the statement that led me to this :

“ Continue fostering the educational approaches that teach emotional intelligence and encourage students to act as caring, compassionate members of society”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Exactly. When did "high expectations" become a bad thing and racist? Seems racist to assume some kids aren't capable of high expectations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

Seems like a leap to go from he talks about high expectations to he wants to discipline black, brown, and special needs kids.

His own language states "put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations". Doesn't sound like RW "no excuses" BS talking points to me. My kid has a disability. I want more high expectations with proper supports instead of the well-meaning but low expectations and limited supports that means we have to rely on expensive tutors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

Seems like a leap to go from he talks about high expectations to he wants to discipline black, brown, and special needs kids.

His own language states "put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations". Doesn't sound like RW "no excuses" BS talking points to me. My kid has a disability. I want more high expectations with proper supports instead of the well-meaning but low expectations and limited supports that means we have to rely on expensive tutors.

Maybe in your world. But you probably don't have a black/brown kid so this isn't a sensitive topic for you. Also that wasn't the worst thing on his website, the real problem is where he says diversity increases safety risks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

Seems like a leap to go from he talks about high expectations to he wants to discipline black, brown, and special needs kids.

His own language states "put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations". Doesn't sound like RW "no excuses" BS talking points to me. My kid has a disability. I want more high expectations with proper supports instead of the well-meaning but low expectations and limited supports that means we have to rely on expensive tutors.

Maybe in your world. But you probably don't have a black/brown kid so this isn't a sensitive topic for you. Also that wasn't the worst thing on his website, the real problem is where he says diversity increases safety risks.

+1

"The diversity of backgrounds has the potential to enrich the experience for all children. It also creates risks that children will fall behind or face safety risks due to bullying or juvenile behavior. "

[Anonymous]

He just needs to edit his statement. If you don’t mean that diversity causes bullying, then say what you want to say in a different way.

Also, after begging AEM to speak at the 2 county board hearings this week, why was he not there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is up with Chen Ling's constant posts on AEM? He literally just posted to tell the world that the library has e-books and several other things that it sounds like he just discovered himself. (Umm, yeah, thanks, we knew that.)

So clearly I find this annoying. But, I'm curious, do some people find his posts appealing?

I find it funny that he’s lecturing people who have been APS advocates for years. And watching others shut him down gives me life. He has absolutely no clue. About APS or about how social media even works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is up with Chen Ling's constant posts on AEM? He literally just posted to tell the world that the library has e-books and several other things that it sounds like he just discovered himself. (Umm, yeah, thanks, we knew that.)

So clearly I find this annoying. But, I'm curious, do some people find his posts appealing?

I find it funny that he’s lecturing people who have been APS advocates for years. And watching others shut him down gives me life. He has absolutely no clue. About APS or about how social media even works.

Then they should run. But they’re not. Easier to be an anonymous critic on DCUM than run for elected office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

Because - other than perhaps some special needs kids - black and brown kids shouldn't be held to those high expectations, or aren't capable of them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

Seems like a leap to go from he talks about high expectations to he wants to discipline black, brown, and special needs kids.

His own language states "put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations". Doesn't sound like RW "no excuses" BS talking points to me. My kid has a disability. I want more high expectations with proper supports instead of the well-meaning but low expectations and limited supports that means we have to rely on expensive tutors.

Maybe in your world. But you probably don't have a black/brown kid so this isn't a sensitive topic for you. Also that wasn't the worst thing on his website, the real problem is where he says diversity increases safety risks.

+1

"The diversity of backgrounds has the potential to enrich the experience for all children. It also creates risks that children will fall behind or face safety risks due to bullying or juvenile behavior. "

What is untrue about that?
Isn't it clear that our more diverse schools don't have the same issues and academic performance as our wealthy homogenous schools? Isn't that why so many wealthier white people avoid poorer, more diverse schools - so their kids don't fall behind the Joneses in those wealthier schools? What is the bullying-rate between white kids v. the bullying rate between kids from different backgrounds?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CL, if you're still on here, what does this mean? "Reaffirm high expectations for academic performance and behavior across all cross sections of the student body and put the supports in place for students to live up to those high expectations."

Good question. "High expectations" sounds like someone who is good with suspending more special needs and Black students.

To be clear, “ High expectations” is a bad thing now ? Are we ok with Kenmore Middle talking about high expectations? Because here it is on APS website : https://kenmore.apsva.us/about/higher-expectations/

Of course high expectations are not a bad thing. The problem is what happens when those high expectations are not met. In some people's world, that means discipline for the black and brown and special needs kids.

Because - other than perhaps some special needs kids - black and brown kids shouldn't be held to those high expectations, or aren't capable of them?

Are you completely unaware in your privileged bubble of the disproportionality in discipline of black kids and especially black boys? which would appear to indicate that they are being held to different standards?