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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]there are essentially no black kids in their school? It's my understanding that the few black kids at whitman are leaving for private, AND that the principal has made it a mission to create an inclusive student body that doesn't target anyone because of their differences. This is a laudible goal, but is it possible for him to be successful in that goal when there's no diversity to speak of at the school? I'm hoping he can make progress, obviously, but am upset that the little diversity there was is now basically nonexistent.[/quote]

Read the book, Raising White Kids. It’s good for teachers too. The author moved from somewhere diverse like NYC to somewhere in Iowa...that’s not. And she has tips for those situations too.

I appreciate you as a staff person OP, who cares about the kids.  White kids who are not taught how to how to exist in a diverse culture will be disadvantaged as adults. [/quote]

How is reading a book helpful and telling your kids about diversity if you don't live in a mixed community?   The same goes for an all black or hispanic or asian community as well.  Many people deliberately live in communities with similar people (some because of financial, some comfort).   Its not just white kids who are not taught diversity.  And, white kids can be poor as well.  Your post makes no sense.  You are also living in a bubble.  Its not something you can teach.  [/quote]

Read the book. It’s legitimate to ask that question. But close minded to think it’s Impossible.  [/quote]

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