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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an SWS parent but not one of the really plugged-in ones. I've recently heard some expressions of unhappiness about how the school, and in particular its leadership, deals with students and families of color. I must say, I have never observed anything other than committed, sensitive behavior from SWS staff, so I've been a little reluctant to accept that there's anything wrong. But then I look around and see that the school's teaching and professional staff has become progressively less and less diverse, and the student body is even less diverse than it used to be (and it was never representative of the city). Since it's not a neighborhood school anymore, I'm afraid that may be a continuing trend.

It's very difficult to raise questions like this, especially at a place like SWS, where many families are "all in" on the concept of the school and all of its initiatives. So I wanted to float these thoughts here and see if any SWS parents have any views on the school's attitudes about diversity and race.[/quote]  It is an astute observation and a valid concern that should be raised with administration as uncomfortable as that conversation will be. I know for a fact that at some schools parents are bullying the principal to hire based on color rather than on experience and ability. D.C. is really sad when it comes to issues of race and equality. [/quote]

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