BLM activities in dcps

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Public schools shouldn't be in the business of pushing highly divisive and political movements on our children. It's no secret how law enforcement is going to he portrayed by a very left leaning group of people who know nothing about law enforcement. This is a complicated issue, but trust me, there will be nothing in the message that will require critical thinking.

Yeah but they are in the business of pushing white supremacy. Why do you think all of those people down south want to keep their confederate stuff, because they learn all about it in school. Where's the outrage about that? It's been going on for generations.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-dixies-history-got-whitewashed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it feel a little cultural appropriationy to have 4 and 5 year olds doing screen art of a raised black fist?

Not sure you grasp the definition of cultural appropriation.

And where are 4/5yos doing this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it feel a little cultural appropriationy to have 4 and 5 year olds doing screen art of a raised black fist?

Hmmm...do you feel this way when schools have kids color/decorate Indians or turkeys? What about celebrating and teaching about Columbus or even Thanksgiving? I see it the same as kids decorating Kwanza related projects.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it feel a little cultural appropriationy to have 4 and 5 year olds doing screen art of a raised black fist?

Not sure you grasp the definition of cultural appropriation.

And where are 4/5yos doing this?

Inspired Teaching. And judging that my friend's kid is in one photo (as seen on social media), I think the ages are more like 7-8.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I wish my kids were learning more/anything about the actual civil rights movement instead of doing this BLM week. For example, I had to teach my kids about the Montgomery bus boycott - they didn't learn about it in school. I personally support the BLM movement but it has embraced some causes that are more controversial and where I don't necessarily think a public school should be taking sides (such as what is going on with Israel/the Palestinians).

BLM is as much a part of the actual civil rights movement as the Montgomery bus boycott.

Teaching civil rights like it’s a movement that happened for a while in the 60’s and not an ongoing struggle is part of the problem.

Exactly this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are all DCPS schools doing black lives matters activities this week? Just got. Price that our elem is. I suppprt the movement but have no idea how they are framing or teaching this subject. Especially to young kids. My white already fears the police as “bad guys” based on what she hears at school even though we have taught her to seek out of officer if she is lost or needs help in an emergency. Curious why kinda of activities other schools have planned.

Our school does not, fortunately.

We keep honoring African heritage in multiple ways, but we don't let divisive politics interfere with our kids' education and future.

I struggle to understand how explicitly committing, and backing up with learning and actions, that black lives matter is divisive politics.

Maybe read their beliefs: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/what-we-believe/

There's a WHOLE lot of stuff in this "herstory" that's completely unrelated.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are all DCPS schools doing black lives matters activities this week? Just got. Price that our elem is. I suppprt the movement but have no idea how they are framing or teaching this subject. Especially to young kids. My white already fears the police as “bad guys” based on what she hears at school even though we have taught her to seek out of officer if she is lost or needs help in an emergency. Curious why kinda of activities other schools have planned.

Our school does not, fortunately.

We keep honoring African heritage in multiple ways, but we don't let divisive politics interfere with our kids' education and future.

I struggle to understand how explicitly committing, and backing up with learning and actions, that black lives matter is divisive politics.

Maybe read their beliefs: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/what-we-believe/

There's a WHOLE lot of stuff in this "herstory" that's completely unrelated.

Poor children, and poor teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish my kids were learning more/anything about the actual civil rights movement instead of doing this BLM week. For example, I had to teach my kids about the Montgomery bus boycott - they didn't learn about it in school. I personally support the BLM movement but it has embraced some causes that are more controversial and where I don't necessarily think a public school should be taking sides (such as what is going on with Israel/the Palestinians).

It’s a fifth grade standard. My DD’s ELA teacher sent a note home that they kicked off the Civil rights this week.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are all DCPS schools doing black lives matters activities this week? Just got. Price that our elem is. I suppprt the movement but have no idea how they are framing or teaching this subject. Especially to young kids. My white already fears the police as “bad guys” based on what she hears at school even though we have taught her to seek out of officer if she is lost or needs help in an emergency. Curious why kinda of activities other schools have planned.

Our school does not, fortunately.

We keep honoring African heritage in multiple ways, but we don't let divisive politics interfere with our kids' education and future.

I struggle to understand how explicitly committing, and backing up with learning and actions, that black lives matter is divisive politics.

Maybe read their beliefs: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/what-we-believe/

There's a WHOLE lot of stuff in this "herstory" that's completely unrelated.

I'm the PP who shared that I don't understand why this is divisive. Is there something here you are pointing me towards? I don't find this troubling. I hope others in this thread who do read these resources you've shared. FWIW, I think naming that a lot of this work has historically been male-centered while this one is pointedly, purposefully different is important.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it feel a little cultural appropriationy to have 4 and 5 year olds doing screen art of a raised black fist?

Not sure you grasp the definition of cultural appropriation.

And where are 4/5yos doing this?

Inspired Teaching. And judging that my friend's kid is in one photo (as seen on social media), I think the ages are more like 7-8.

I think the whole school is doing prints. It’s a white fist on a black background FWIW.

A fist is cultural appropriation?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are all DCPS schools doing black lives matters activities this week? Just got. Price that our elem is. I suppprt the movement but have no idea how they are framing or teaching this subject. Especially to young kids. My white already fears the police as “bad guys” based on what she hears at school even though we have taught her to seek out of officer if she is lost or needs help in an emergency. Curious why kinda of activities other schools have planned.

Our school does not, fortunately.

We keep honoring African heritage in multiple ways, but we don't let divisive politics interfere with our kids' education and future.

I struggle to understand how explicitly committing, and backing up with learning and actions, that black lives matter is divisive politics.

Maybe read their beliefs: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/what-we-believe/

There's a WHOLE lot of stuff in this "herstory" that's completely unrelated.

I'm the PP who shared that I don't understand why this is divisive. Is there something here you are pointing me towards? I don't find this troubling. I hope others in this thread who do read these resources you've shared. FWIW, I think naming that a lot of this work has historically been male-centered while this one is pointedly, purposefully different is important.

NP - not saying I agree but there are people who would support the racial components of their principles but would absolutely be against those on queer rights and transgender affirming.

[Anonymous]

Schools can teach history, they shouldn't be in the business of promoting social movements, especially ones that have a history of representing police as the enemy.


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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Schools can teach history, they shouldn't be in the business of promoting social movements, especially ones that have a history of representing police as the enemy.
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The subject in elementary and middle school is literally named social studies.

And just today, we learn that another police officer who shot a black man in the back will face no consequences.

The luxury of not having to wonder if police might treat your child as the enemy...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: Schools can teach history, they shouldn't be in the business of promoting social movements, especially ones that have a history of representing police as the enemy.
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The subject in elementary and middle school is literally named social studies.

And just today, we learn that another police officer who shot a black man in the back will face no consequences.

The luxury of not having to wonder if police might treat your child as the enemy...

And the problem is that someone like you will likely be teaching our children based on your perspective. And your perspective is likely limited to watching some videos on the internet and posting comments on a site filled with people who dislike law enforcement. It's obvious you know nothing about law enforcement or use of force. The last thing we need is people preaching hatred toward police officers to our youth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Schools can teach history, they shouldn't be in the business of promoting social movements, especially ones that have a history of representing police as the enemy.
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The subject in elementary and middle school is literally named social studies.

And just today, we learn that another police officer who shot a black man in the back will face no consequences.

The luxury of not having to wonder if police might treat your child as the enemy...

And the problem is that someone like you will likely be teaching our children based on your perspective. And your perspective is likely limited to watching some videos on the internet and posting comments on a site filled with people who dislike law enforcement. It's obvious you know nothing about law enforcement or use of force. The last thing we need is people preaching hatred toward police officers to our youth.

We can't teach our kids that blindly assuming that police use appropriate force and treat people equally is correct. It would be great if it was, but black and brown people are targeted for excessive policing, police force, and murdered while white suspects get treated with kid gloves and taken to Burger King on their way to booking. White people need to understand this and black and brown kids need to know there is a community out there that understands we have to question these practices, has their back, and believes them, even when police practices traumatize them and rip at the seams of their community.