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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post reeks of racist gaslighting.[/quote]
Try harder. I despite lazy accusations of racism.
Do you believe that the principal is immune from criticism because she's Black?
The fact of the matter is that the principal had ZERO principal experience before she held this position. How does a school of GDS' stature put in place a HS principal with no principal experience whatsoever? She is hardly visible around school. I have yet to see her at a regular sporting event. The students don't find her engaging. When I've seen her, she's not been enthusiastic, warm, or friendly. A HS principal has to be able to connect to students, and she does not.
A lot of people at GDS, including parents like myself who shell out $50K per year for the GDS experience, sincerely believe in the goals of DEI. But many of us are increasingly critical at the lack of effectiveness of DEI as it has played out in schools and colleges across this country. DEI programming is not working. Staffing schools with DEI people who seem to replicate what a good teacher already does seems wasteful. (That money would be better spent to pay teachers better and to fund scholarships, IMHO.) Students are afraid to have real conversations about diversity because the DEI administrators shame people into conformity and silence, and that's what they are modeling for the children as the appropriate response to different points of view. GDS has strayed away from its freewheeling intellectual roots, and it's a damn shame.[/quote] And this is the way of changing things? Public shaming the individual on “DC Urban Mom”? You try harder![/quote]

And of course, all that brave public shaming and criticism are done anonymously…

Yep, it seems like very reasonable behaviors.🙄 [/quote]

You would rather us (and there appear to be a lot!) just drink the DEI kool-aid and be quiet, huh? This is a forum where parents can find solace, knowing that we're not alone in our frustration and desire for change. GDS and other schools with heavy DEI thought police systems haven't set up a structure where students or parents feel comfortable critiquing or raising their discontent without fear of repercussion. Minimizing a difference of opinion won't make it go away. [/quote]

Is not about having a different opinion. Is about signaling an individual who can’t defend him or herself.

Let’s do this with one of your kids when they grow up and let’s see how you feel.

Or with you. Let me share with all your customers that I think you are a terrible professional and trash you online anonymously. I am entitle to my opinion….

Fake debate. This is not a post about if I think DEI should have less weight on the school. This thread is signaling a specific professional, a person.

Plus, why have you joined a DEI focused school if you don’t like a DEI focus?

“I feel St. Mary’s should be less catholic”? Ok, but why do you join a catholic school in the first place?

You can debate about ideas, strategies, policies, whatever you want. But don’t try to disguise your anonymous coward bullying as free speech. [/quote]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This post reeks of racist gaslighting.[/quote]
Try harder. I despite lazy accusations of racism.
Do you believe that the principal is immune from criticism because she's Black?
The fact of the matter is that the principal had ZERO principal experience before she held this position. How does a school of GDS' stature put in place a HS principal with no principal experience whatsoever? She is hardly visible around school. I have yet to see her at a regular sporting event. The students don't find her engaging. When I've seen her, she's not been enthusiastic, warm, or friendly. A HS principal has to be able to connect to students, and she does not.
A lot of people at GDS, including parents like myself who shell out $50K per year for the GDS experience, sincerely believe in the goals of DEI. But many of us are increasingly critical at the lack of effectiveness of DEI as it has played out in schools and colleges across this country. DEI programming is not working. Staffing schools with DEI people who seem to replicate what a good teacher already does seems wasteful. (That money would be better spent to pay teachers better and to fund scholarships, IMHO.) Students are afraid to have real conversations about diversity because the DEI administrators shame people into conformity and silence, and that's what they are modeling for the children as the appropriate response to different points of view. GDS has strayed away from its freewheeling intellectual roots, and it's a damn shame.[/quote] And this is the way of changing things? Public shaming the individual on “DC Urban Mom”? You try harder![/quote]

And of course, all that brave public shaming and criticism are done anonymously…

Yep, it seems like very reasonable behaviors.🙄 [/quote]

Is not about having a different opinion. Is about signaling an individual who can’t defend him or herself.

Let’s do this with one of your kids when they grow up and let’s see how you feel.

Or with you. Let me share with all your customers that I think you are a terrible professional and trash you online anonymously. I am entitle to my opinion….

Fake debate. This is not a post about if I think DEI should have less weight on the school. This thread is signaling a specific professional, a person.

Plus, why have you joined a DEI focused school if you don’t like a DEI focus?

“I feel St. Mary’s should be less catholic”? Ok, but why do you join a catholic school in the first place?

You can debate about ideas, strategies, policies, whatever you want. But don’t try to disguise your anonymous coward bullying as free speech. [/quote]

If you read through this thread there's no bullying or categorical opposition to DEI. The issue is how these programs are run by the administration and any differing opinions or concerns are not only not addressed but not welcome.

Can anyone say that all students and groups feel equally represented at GDS? As a POC family I can 100% say no. Does my kid feel safe to have a differing opinion without the fear of being cancelled? No. Are programs like college counseling or disciplinary actions consistent or transparent? Not really (the success of this year's seniors has nothing to do w/ the college counseling office its in spite of their hap-hazard efforts).

Yes, my child will be prepared for college, has made great friends at GDS, and has had great teachers. But programs run by the administration are poorly run. These two things are not mutually exclusive. Calling out the areas that are poorly run is not bullying. [/quote]

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