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Magnet schools have a historic bias problem. How do they escape scrutiny?
This from 1992: "At some magnet programs in Broward County's public schools, a sign might as well read: "Blacks need not apply."
sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-19…
This from 1992: "At some magnet programs in Broward County's public schools, a sign might as well read: "Blacks need not apply."
sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-19…
And this from Baltimore 1994:
"Even before they open, two of Baltimore County's new magnet schools are drawing fire from families whose children were denied admission because of their race, their sex or the neighborhoods where they live."
"Even before they open, two of Baltimore County's new magnet schools are drawing fire from families whose children were denied admission because of their race, their sex or the neighborhoods where they live."
Read this from a mother who was asked if her child had an IEP before applying to a magnet school.
#HowAreTheChildren
#HowAreTheChildren
About 10 education truths I hope the next president understands.
1. Our kids are capable of achieving far more than their teachers and schools think they are capable of achieving.
The #BeliefGap is real and dangerous.
#HowAreTheChildren @JoeBiden
1. Our kids are capable of achieving far more than their teachers and schools think they are capable of achieving.
The #BeliefGap is real and dangerous.
#HowAreTheChildren @JoeBiden
2. Money matters in education, but money properly spent matters much more.
The way districts spend money on staffing, programs, and buildings is rife with inequity and waste.
#HowAreTheChildren @JoeBiden
The way districts spend money on staffing, programs, and buildings is rife with inequity and waste.
#HowAreTheChildren @JoeBiden
3. Good teaching matters regardless of where students come from. At present, students who struggle the most are assigned to teachers least capable of providing great teaching. That is a national scandal.
#HowAreTheChildren @JoeBiden
#HowAreTheChildren @JoeBiden
Since we are kissing another Black History Month goodbye, and there have been so many posts about the importance of Black educators, I thought I'd offer a few historical points I gathered from Dr. Vannessa Siddle-Walker and old news stories.
In 1954 82,000 Black teachers taught 2 million Black children.
In the 11 years immediately following Brown, more than 38,000 Black teachers and administrators in 17 Southern and border states lost their jobs.
90% of Black principals lost their jobs in 11 Southern states.
In the 11 years immediately following Brown, more than 38,000 Black teachers and administrators in 17 Southern and border states lost their jobs.
90% of Black principals lost their jobs in 11 Southern states.
Some of the Black teachers that kept their jobs were made to call the parents of every white student and ask for permission to teach their children.
Obviously, White teachers did not have to do this with Black parents.
Obviously, White teachers did not have to do this with Black parents.
We're more concerned about your continued efforts to thwart the efforts of @roundrockisd citizens to gain access to public information, Sandra Carpenter, not the Board leadership's efforts to hold the District accountable. You aren't fooling anyone. #rrisd1family
President Chadwell: "you've questioned our integrity. Why can't we vote against the administration & ask questions in an effort 2hld the District accountable?"
@roundrockisd Sandra Carpenter: "You can, as long as it isn't against best interest of the DISTRICT."
#rrisd1family
@roundrockisd Sandra Carpenter: "You can, as long as it isn't against best interest of the DISTRICT."
#rrisd1family
She goes on to define the District as "administrative employees". #HOWARETHECHILDREN?!
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@citizenstewart @KendallGPace
