I am concerned by this: "The department is proposing two priorities to reach low-income students and underserved populations. The Republicans object to the one that encourages “projects that incorporate racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives into teaching and learning.”'
The department should be concer…
I am concerned by this: "The department is proposing two priorities to reach low-income students and underserved populations. The Republicans object to the one that encourages “projects that incorporate racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives into teaching and learning.”'
The department should be concerned about reaching ALL communities because it is imperative that we teach ALL communities about white privilege and systemic racism. Otherwise, predominantly "white" communities will continue believing the myth of America: that "white is right." I'm convinced that lifting "racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives" alone will not tackle systemic racism. We must also teach that whiteness is a social construct tied to power and keeping power. More and more schools are hiring DEI directors but it will continue serving as a "feel good" fix until we are also willing to voice the reality of White Supremacy and all that that means. Let's do both at the same time!
I am concerned by this: "The department is proposing two priorities to reach low-income students and underserved populations. The Republicans object to the one that encourages “projects that incorporate racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives into teaching and learning.”'
The department should be concerned about reaching ALL communities because it is imperative that we teach ALL communities about white privilege and systemic racism. Otherwise, predominantly "white" communities will continue believing the myth of America: that "white is right." I'm convinced that lifting "racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives" alone will not tackle systemic racism. We must also teach that whiteness is a social construct tied to power and keeping power. More and more schools are hiring DEI directors but it will continue serving as a "feel good" fix until we are also willing to voice the reality of White Supremacy and all that that means. Let's do both at the same time!
What is a DEI director? Not familiar with that term.
Thanks
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. My apologies.
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”
Listening to the podcast, 'Nice White Parents', was revealing. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-white-parents/id1524080195