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> They see empowering another group as taking something away from their group. In some cases, it actually is. For example, NYC decided to phase out its gifted

by dolni 5y ago

> They see empowering another group as taking something away from their group. In some cases, it actually is. For example, NYC decided to phase out its gifted and talented program because it "segregated students". [1] So now, because some students aren't equitably represented in the gifted and talented programs, we take away from the (probably) white and Asian students who would benefit. [1]: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/08/us/new-york-gifted-and-talented-education-program/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/08/us/new-york-gifted-and-talent...

jmyeet 5y ago
The centerpiece for W's first term was the No Child Left Behind Act. Many described it as the No Child Gets Ahead Act.. I've heard of that partcular move by NYC and I'm not a fan. I imagine the net effect is that it will drive those with the means to put such children into private schools instead. If you're low-income you don't have this option. How does this benefit anyone? The whole policy screams of a theoretical idea of not making kids feel bad.
- dolni 5y ago
  > The centerpiece for W's first term was the No Child Left Behind Act. Many described it as the No Child Gets Ahead Act.. I think most people who look rationally at the NCLB Act can see it was an awful idea. If you have schools that are already struggling, the answer is not to take money away and make it _even more difficult_ to get their kids educated. > I've heard of that partcular move by NYC and I'm not a fan. I imagine the net effect is that it will drive those with the means to put such children into private schools instead. If you're low-income you don't have this option. How does this benefit anyone? You hit the nail on the head here, and what you've identified is that class is the much more pertinent issue. Folks need to be vigilant with social justice initiatives right now. Some people care about making legitimate, meaningful change. Other people use racial justice as a cover to do stupid crap like they're doing in NYC.

by dolni 5y ago

jmyeet 5y ago

The centerpiece for W's first term was the No Child Left Behind Act. Many described it as the No Child Gets Ahead Act.. I've heard of that partcular move by NYC and I'm not a fan. I imagine the net effect is that it will drive those with the means to put such children into private schools instead. If you're low-income you don't have this option. How does this benefit anyone? The whole policy screams of a theoretical idea of not making kids feel bad.

dolni 5y ago
> The centerpiece for W's first term was the No Child Left Behind Act. Many described it as the No Child Gets Ahead Act.. I think most people who look rationally at the NCLB Act can see it was an awful idea. If you have schools that are already struggling, the answer is not to take money away and make it _even more difficult_ to get their kids educated. > I've heard of that partcular move by NYC and I'm not a fan. I imagine the net effect is that it will drive those with the means to put such children into private schools instead. If you're low-income you don't have this option. How does this benefit anyone? You hit the nail on the head here, and what you've identified is that class is the much more pertinent issue. Folks need to be vigilant with social justice initiatives right now. Some people care about making legitimate, meaningful change. Other people use racial justice as a cover to do stupid crap like they're doing in NYC.