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The murder of George Floyd and similar incidents have led to an epidemic of breast-beating an hair-shirt wearing. It has to stop before we destroy not only education, but any hope for racial healing. Remember, Derek Chauvin, not the U.S., Brearly School or Cornell University killed Derek Chauvin.
Recently, Brearly School, a prestigious all-female NYC private school required one parent of each child to take anti-racism training as part of their daughters’ admission process (link). One of the fathers withdrew their daughter, and sent an open letter to all parents that was published (link) stating in part:
Finally, this emphasis on race is the exact opposite of what we need; a color-blind society.
Recently, Brearly School, a prestigious all-female NYC private school required one parent of each child to take anti-racism training as part of their daughters’ admission process (link). One of the fathers withdrew their daughter, and sent an open letter to all parents that was published (link) stating in part:
In a similar vein, the U.S. Department of Education has proposed the following rule, Proposed Priorities-American History and ... - Federal Register, (link), excerpted below:Letter from Parent said:I object to the view that I should be judged by the color of my skin. I cannot tolerate a school that not only judges my daughter by the color of her skin, but encourages and instructs her to prejudge others by theirs.
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I object to the idea that Blacks are unable to succeed in this country without aid from government or from whites. Brearley, by adopting critical race theory, is advocating the abhorrent viewpoint that Blacks should forever be regarded as helpless victims, and are incapable of success regardless of their skills, talents, or hard work. What Brearley is teaching our children is precisely the true and correct definition of racism.
*******I object to Brearley’s vacuous, inappropriate, and fanatical use of words such as “equity,” “diversity” and “inclusiveness.”
This was my comment that I filed with the government, with certain identifying information redacted:Department of Education said:Proposed Priorities—American History and Civics Education -
SUMMARY: The Department of Education
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Under this priority, the applicants propose projects that incorporate teaching and learning practices that reflect the diversity, identities, histories, contributions, and experiences of all students create inclusive, supportive, and identity-safe learning environments. In its application, an applicant addressing this priority must describe how its proposed project incorporates teaching and learning practices that—
(a) Take into account systemic marginalization, biases, inequities, and discriminatory policy and practice in American history;
(b) Incorporate racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives and perspectives on the experience of individuals with disabilities;
jbgusa comment on regulation said:I have read the proposed rule. My children are now beyond their college education. Nevertheless I remain gravely concerned. As a history major at Cornell University I feel that I have a solid grounding in history.
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I am concerned that these new incentives or requirements will further dilute the amount of history instruction available. It will require teaching, in effect, that American history is inherently evil and that the U.S. has been a negative force in the world. I resoundingly disagree.
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There is definitely a place for teaching the achievements of the minority community. George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington, Louis Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, John Brown etc. The list goes on. That does not mean that Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and even slaveholders George Washington or Thomas Jefferson lose their seat at the table. What they created, a constitutional republic wasn't perfect. It certainly wasn't repugnant either.
Finally, this emphasis on race is the exact opposite of what we need; a color-blind society.