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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums*All 133* Superintendents in Va. Slams Youngkin's Assault on Equity, Demands End of "Tip Line"
https://bluevirginia.us/2022/03/all-133-virginia-school-superintendents-slam-youngkins-assault-on-diversity-warn-it-could-set-public-education-in-virginia-back-many-years-say-the-tip-line-needs-to-be-terminated*Superintendents believe that gross assumptions have been made, without evidentiary support, in the development of the 30-day report. (Note: thats their diplomatic way of saying the entire thing is complete trash, lies, etc.)
*Division superintendents and other stakeholder groups should have been consulted prior to the development of the 30-day report. (Note: the fact that they werent consulted tells you everything you need to know, really )
*Division superintendents disagree with your having rescinded much of the Ed Equity work by the Department of Education completed by many quality educators over a number of years to provide support for the success of children in underserved communities and in select population groups.
*Division superintendents disagree with your assumption that discriminatory and divisive concepts have become widespread in Virginia school divisions without having provided evidence to support that position.
*Division superintendents disagree with your using equitable outcomes as the basis for determining what divisive concepts are and unilaterally suggesting that this approach is discriminatory.
*Virginias public education system has consistently ranked as one of the best throughout the country in expectations and in student outcomes.
*Your use of equitable opportunities in lieu of equitable outcomes, without considering those factors that impact student achievement in undeserved communities, can set public education in Virginia back many years.
*Mutual respect and understanding of each others role in providing quality educational services should serve as the basis for constructive dialogue.
*A tip line for parents to report divisive content to the Governor impedes positive relationships; therefore, the tip line needs to be terminated.
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*All 133* Superintendents in Va. Slams Youngkin's Assault on Equity, Demands End of "Tip Line" (Original Post)
lowkell
Mar 2022
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underpants
(182,279 posts)1. All of them? Every out in the red red counties???
Thats all 98 counties and 35 cities.
bucolic_frolic
(42,676 posts)2. Never a big fan of superintendents, but they do know education
Youngkin is another political hack
drray23
(7,587 posts)3. How many of them voted GOP?
Quite a few I bet, especially in red counties. You get what you vote for. At least they are pushing back against Youngkin, that part is good.
SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)4. Only 44 Months Until Next Election
They had better get used to almost 4 years of this BS. He's just getting warmed up.