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Critical Race Theory in Louisiana Public Schools
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:16 pm
All folks who are concerned about the poison in this effort to infiltrate our public schools: There is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (HB 564) that will block the quiet infiltration of this 'Theory'. Representativ3e Garofalo decided to take this problem on and I am sure he will be vilified for it. If you are concerned about this issue, please email (garofalor@legis.la.gov) and/or call his office (504-277-4929) to lend him your support. He surely knows he will be isolated, insulted, and belittled in keeping with good marxist dogma.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:17 pm to Boogalie
States are knocking it out, where they can. It’s basically more Marxism infiltration
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:19 pm to Boogalie
Thanks for the info. Will email and call.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:21 pm to CamdenTiger
Oklahoma is in the process of ridding themselves of this junk theory.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:23 pm to Boogalie
This letter from the BESE board is absolutely stunning to me.
The part which I highlighted in most telling. They go through several smokescreens early in the letter about various procedural reasons for why this bill is a bad idea. But by the end, they simply can't help themselves and they reveal where their true feelings lie. "The truth is that systemic and institutionalized racism and sexism do exist." There's no debate...and if you deny it you're denying "truth telling." They simply declare it as fact. Funny though...for a group set up to over see elementary and secondary education, they seem to have failed to list their sources for this claim.
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BESE thanks Chairman Garofalo for the dialogue regarding this bill. While we greatly appreciate our collaborative relationship in determining how best to advance strong student-centered policies, we have made the decision to oppose HB 564 and are pleased with his decision to voluntarily defer the bill.
As those elected to govern policies for nearly 800,000 Louisiana students, we have heard from educators across the state regarding this bill and the undue burden, risk and stress it could place on them and their school leadership – particularly after what has been an incredibly challenging year. This is especially true for history teachers across the state. If the bill were to pass, how would they have the direction needed to adjust their teaching? More importantly, how would they be able to ensure honesty when teaching history without fear of repercussions? How would every classroom be monitored each day? These questions, currently unanswered, are a cause of concern for teachers and administrators.
Secondly, we are a state that prioritizes – rightfully – local control with regard to curriculum selection and implementation. With districts taking the lead on these decisions, the timeline outlined for implementation is not reasonable to ensure identification, selection, and implementation of new curricula with fidelity. Additionally, the bill puts the state in the driver’s seat with regard to dictating what can or cannot be part of curriculum and taught in the classroom – decisions that are currently and rightfully placed at the local level, and rightfully made closest to the students being served.
Finally, HB 564 is so broadly written that it presents a potential “slippery slope”. Not only does the bill prevent the discussion of “systemic” and “institutionalized” issues that have resulted in harm being done to some in our society, it threatens the ability of our educators to be honest and tell the truth to our students about our nation’s history and those who have worked – and are working together today – to make our nation greater and more united.
The truth is that systemic and institutionalized racism and sexism do exist. Denial of such truth telling – not indoctrination or blaming – prevents our state and country from an important acknowledgement that is required to move into a new day united. We believe this bill would prevent the truth telling and honesty about our past required for writing a brighter future and history for all families here.
We look forward to a continued collaborative working relationship with Representative Garofalo and all members of the Louisiana Legislature to strengthen outcomes for students across Louisiana and to support educators and school leaders in their craft of teaching.
The part which I highlighted in most telling. They go through several smokescreens early in the letter about various procedural reasons for why this bill is a bad idea. But by the end, they simply can't help themselves and they reveal where their true feelings lie. "The truth is that systemic and institutionalized racism and sexism do exist." There's no debate...and if you deny it you're denying "truth telling." They simply declare it as fact. Funny though...for a group set up to over see elementary and secondary education, they seem to have failed to list their sources for this claim.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:25 pm to Boogalie
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I am sure he will be vilified for it
Will be? He was, is and will continue to be vilified.
A lot more planning and thought needs to be put into future efforts.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:25 pm to GeauxTigerTM
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The truth is that systemic and institutionalized racism and sexism do exist.
I dont disagree they exist. I disagree that they are a significant barrier to people of color and emphasizing it only makes them feel like hopeless victims always blaming someone else for their problems.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:26 pm to GeauxTigerTM
No sexism when you can just change genders all willie nillie
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:28 pm to GeauxTigerTM
This letter says that he voluntarily deferred the bill
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:33 pm to Boogalie
Not linking that shiate, but marginally literate, race-baiting, token "journalist"* will sutton is calling Garofalo out on that Hershey City "news" website nobody subscribes to.
What a clown. He can EAD.
What a clown. He can EAD.
This post was edited on 4/30/21 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:39 pm to Cosmo
Educate me, please.
Give me the systemic racism and then the institutionalized racism in detail. I’m yet to read anything that supports the existence of either.
TIA.
Give me the systemic racism and then the institutionalized racism in detail. I’m yet to read anything that supports the existence of either.
TIA.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:41 pm to GeauxTigerTM
quote:
The part which I highlighted in most telling. They go through several smokescreens early in the letter about various procedural reasons for why this bill is a bad idea. But by the end, they simply can't help themselves and they reveal where their true feelings lie. "The truth is that systemic and institutionalized racism and sexism do exist." There's no debate...and if you deny it you're denying "truth telling." They simply declare it as fact. Funny though...for a group set up to over see elementary and secondary education, they seem to have failed to list their sources for this claim.
Isn't one of the biggest talking points on this board how it is actually the Democrats who are enacting systemic racism? You know, systems which incentivize being reliant upon the government and reward a victim culture?
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:42 pm to Cosmo
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I dont disagree they exist
Systemic and institutionalized racism does not exist towards blacks and Hispanics in America in 2021. It does exist towards Asians when it comes to things like college admissions.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:42 pm to Boogalie
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I am sure he will be vilified for it.
Doesn’t help when you say stuff like we need to teach “the good, bad and ugly” of slavery.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:45 pm to Bmath
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Isn't one of the biggest talking points on this board how it is actually the Democrats who are enacting systemic racism? You know, systems which incentivize being reliant upon the government and reward a victim culture?
Are you suggesting the BESE board is referring to that, or the type of systemic racism that allows for Asians to be discriminated against when it comes to college admissions?
I don't think that's what they are talking about.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:48 pm to GeauxTigerTM
Telling white kids that they are racist whenever they aren’t racist is a great way to make them racist.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:49 pm to BigJim
OK, what have YOU done in any way to help in this 'planning and thought", just curious.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:52 pm to Boogalie
Is this bill still being considered or did it the marxists put a pin in it already
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:52 pm to SammyTiger
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Doesn’t help when you say stuff like we need to teach “the good, bad and ugly” of slavery.
This is why we can't have nice things...
That phrase, as well all know, simply means "all of something." Pretending he is literally suggesting there are good parts of slavery is simply political opportunism. I get it and it's useful, but could you do us all a favor and skip the part of pretending to be outraged?
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:53 pm to SammyTiger
No it doesn't. May I ask, have you ever misspoken? These elected people are not perfect, the substance is what is central. Do you really think he meant the 'good' of slavery? In the words of Joe Biden "c'mon man"
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