Filling out D97 questionaire about what’s important in schools, I run into “providing adequate support” for kids moving to higher level. What is this adequate support? Anyhow, I rated it very important on general principles.
Why do I call it not important to teach cultural etc. differences? Because this multiculturalism is at best a distraction from teaching how to read, write, and express oneself, at worst a blurring of distinction between right and wrong and of universal standards. (Clitoridectomy ok some places because we can’t condemn anyone? Defended here in 1996, condemned here in 1867!)
Same for rating multicultural ed programs: big distractions, blurring of norms. It’s inculcation of highly suspect mentality, over-the-top substitute for old-fashioned mutual respect, color-blind, etc.
“School control” over staffing, etc.? Apparently vs. district and board? Maybe good idea, maybe prescription for chaos.
Open enrollment a good idea: parents, etc. choose. Schools get vote of confidence or not. I like the idea.
Fill it out yourself here.
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