What’s going on at Wootton?

[Anonymous]

Any live updates ?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

Your goals are admirable, but your denial of reality is disturbing and embarrassing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatchu_Kno_About_Me

https://genius.com/Glorilla-and-sexyy-red-whatchu-kno-about-me-lyrics

Do you think this represents most of Black America? I’ll answer for you… it does not.

This just told you what these racists think of Black America.
Let them talk/post and they will reveal their true colors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

Not true but unfortunately the local media seems to be misrepresenting things and it would have been nice to have it online.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:tfw you ban discipline because it disproportionately affects black and brown kids, and then white kids misbehave and you can't discipline them.

Ironic.

[Anonymous]

What happened at Wootton is no different than the N Word card incident at Churchill that made national news about 6 years ago. Dr. Moran was Director then. Churchill had a meeting similar to the Wootton meeting tonight. Dr. Moran speaks a good speech but there was little action taken to create a meaningful change at Churchill. I’m not expecting much to change at Wootton.

Frankly, MCPS should have a K to 12 plan for teaching respect for all students and staff including a plan to end bullying and racism in all schools. Why is MCPS always reacting to hate incidents instead of preventing them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What happened at Wootton is no different than the N Word card incident at Churchill that made national news about 6 years ago. Dr. Moran was Director then. Churchill had a meeting similar to the Wootton meeting tonight. Dr. Moran speaks a good speech but there was little action taken to create a meaningful change at Churchill. I’m not expecting much to change at Wootton.

Frankly, MCPS should have a K to 12 plan for teaching respect for all students and staff including a plan to end bullying and racism in all schools. Why is MCPS always reacting to hate incidents instead of preventing them?

Oh please tell us how to prevent "hate incidents" like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

Your goals are admirable, but your denial of reality is disturbing and embarrassing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatchu_Kno_About_Me

https://genius.com/Glorilla-and-sexyy-red-whatchu-kno-about-me-lyrics

Do you think this represents most of Black America? I’ll answer for you… it does not.

OK Grandma

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

Reporters were barred from even the parking lot. News reports online.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

Your goals are admirable, but your denial of reality is disturbing and embarrassing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatchu_Kno_About_Me

https://genius.com/Glorilla-and-sexyy-red-whatchu-kno-about-me-lyrics

Do you think this represents most of Black America? I’ll answer for you… it does not.

OK Grandma

Oops. You fail. DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

Reporters were barred from even the parking lot. News reports online.

Here's one: https://wjla.com/news/local/wootton-high-school-racist-bullying-town-hall-racism-lack-of-transparency-mcps-banned-media-montgomery-county-public-schools-hs-rockville-md-maryland-n-word-desk-anti-black-slre-principal-parent-community#

I think it's a shame that the Wootton PTSA is not open to the press doing its job. They have a lot to hide. A community event should be open to the public, which includes the media. They are cowards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

Reporters were barred from even the parking lot. News reports online.

Here's one: https://wjla.com/news/local/wootton-high-school-racist-bullying-town-hall-racism-lack-of-transparency-mcps-banned-media-montgomery-county-public-schools-hs-rockville-md-maryland-n-word-desk-anti-black-slre-principal-parent-community#

I think it's a shame that the Wootton PTSA is not open to the press doing its job. They have a lot to hide. A community event should be open to the public, which includes the media. They are cowards.

It’s MCPS that banned the press. They will give promises in the meeting to placate upset parents and students but they are afraid of being held accountable for those promises. Having members of the media present would create a public record of what was said. Not a good look for MCPS but is this any different than how MCPS has handled past scandals?

Nothing will happen to create change. MCPS is just waiting for the uproar to die down. They don’t care what students face n their schools. If they did, they would have a public discussion not shield it from the media.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

Reporters were barred from even the parking lot. News reports online.

Here's one: https://wjla.com/news/local/wootton-high-school-racist-bullying-town-hall-racism-lack-of-transparency-mcps-banned-media-montgomery-county-public-schools-hs-rockville-md-maryland-n-word-desk-anti-black-slre-principal-parent-community#

I think it's a shame that the Wootton PTSA is not open to the press doing its job. They have a lot to hide. A community event should be open to the public, which includes the media. They are cowards.

It’s MCPS that banned the press. They will give promises in the meeting to placate upset parents and students but they are afraid of being held accountable for those promises. Having members of the media present would create a public record of what was said. Not a good look for MCPS but is this any different than how MCPS has handled past scandals?

Nothing will happen to create change. MCPS is just waiting for the uproar to die down. They don’t care what students face n their schools. If they did, they would have a public discussion not shield it from the media.

Why are Jawando’s kids in the Wootton cluster when he lives on the other side of the county?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?

The Wootton PTSA is doing its best to close this meeting off to the community so they can be as nasty as they want to be in private.

Reporters were barred from even the parking lot. News reports online.

Here's one: https://wjla.com/news/local/wootton-high-school-racist-bullying-town-hall-racism-lack-of-transparency-mcps-banned-media-montgomery-county-public-schools-hs-rockville-md-maryland-n-word-desk-anti-black-slre-principal-parent-community#

I think it's a shame that the Wootton PTSA is not open to the press doing its job. They have a lot to hide. A community event should be open to the public, which includes the media. They are cowards.

Wow!! Why barred the press?!

[Anonymous]

Why are Jawando’s kids in the Wootton cluster when he lives on the other side of the county?

Jawando's kids are NOT in the Wootton cluster. Says so in the article.

I suppose Mrs. Jawando was quoted because there was no one else to quote. Just too bad they let her spout when she is simply pontificating and doesn't actually know more about the situation than anyone else.