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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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[/quote]

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. [b]It also creates risks that children will fall behind or face safety risks due to bullying or juvenile behavior.[/b] 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[/quote]

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

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.  [/quote]

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”[/quote]

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