“Achieving equity” among students could “require unequal distribution of resources and services,” according to a Milwaukee Public Schools memo. Obtained Young America Foundation.
What are the details?
Overall theme over 33 pages memo is a “disparity” in student discipline, and the document also includes instructions on anti-racism, equity, and “whiteness.”
A passage on page 25 of this memo reads: Educational practices have long been rooted in whiteness and come from a white lens. Educators need to reflect on which elements of whiteness they can recognize, participate in, and work to dismantle in their education. ”
The same page suggests staff ask themselves: “What are the worldviews and practices in white-centered education? [sic] Have you internalized the belief? What are the concrete steps we can take to de-center whiteness in our educational practices?”
The section on “Equity” on page 7 makes sure to distinguish between “equality” and “equity,” with the former meaning “an even distribution of district resources, supports, and opportunities,” and the latter meaning “an even distribution of district resources, supports, and opportunities.” Note that , means “opportunity allocation”. We provide opportunities based on the needs of our students and staff. ”
The section continues: “Achieving equity may require unequal distribution of resources and services to ensure that all children have an equal opportunity to receive a free and appropriate public education.” I can't do it.''
The list of resources on page 26 has links to almost every resource. 27 minute video The title is “Whiteness: What? White Privilege and Invisible Race.”
YAF said it is unclear how widely the memo was distributed and has contacted Milwaukee Public Schools regarding the memo.
“What Milwaukee Public Schools is doing is another example of a focused effort to abolish a meritocratic system and replace it with one that focuses on race,” said YAF National President. Jasmine Jordan said. fox news. “DEI is fundamentally opposed to everything the left stands for, and is the antithesis of racial equity and inclusion.”
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