The Supreme Court's ruling on the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor indicates a crucial step in the right direction when it comes to the right for parents to choose what their children are taught in class.
For what it’s worth, I believe deeply in LGBTQIA+ rights. But school should be about the three Rs. Period. The miracle of public education is in creating a common language through a common experience. Providing a space where kids of all backgrounds come together and learn together. That is how a nation of immigrants comes together and finds common ground. The exchange of ideas can happen in cafeterias, in gym class, at lunch, and once friendships form. Not with value judgments from teachers. Of course, where to draw the line is tricky. But there is no reason schools should be teaching what families should look like - whether from the right or the left. Of course, it’s easy to say schools should stick to the basics and harder to actual implement. There is a value judgment even in teaching history. As a 50+ yr old, I remember learning about the “Explorers” who were considered great heroes in the 80s and would now be taught as colonial villains. I don’t know where the line is. But I know we need to work together to find it - which is what I think the author was saying. But just branding one said “racist ” or “uneducated” bigots isn’t going to help us find the line.
so uneducated and racist parents can continue to pass down that ignorance and hatred? sounds fabulours! If they don't believe the earth is round, shall they tell the kids to opt out of science? This is moronic and dangerous.
For what it’s worth, I believe deeply in LGBTQIA+ rights. But school should be about the three Rs. Period. The miracle of public education is in creating a common language through a common experience. Providing a space where kids of all backgrounds come together and learn together. That is how a nation of immigrants comes together and finds common ground. The exchange of ideas can happen in cafeterias, in gym class, at lunch, and once friendships form. Not with value judgments from teachers. Of course, where to draw the line is tricky. But there is no reason schools should be teaching what families should look like - whether from the right or the left. Of course, it’s easy to say schools should stick to the basics and harder to actual implement. There is a value judgment even in teaching history. As a 50+ yr old, I remember learning about the “Explorers” who were considered great heroes in the 80s and would now be taught as colonial villains. I don’t know where the line is. But I know we need to work together to find it - which is what I think the author was saying. But just branding one said “racist ” or “uneducated” bigots isn’t going to help us find the line.
so uneducated and racist parents can continue to pass down that ignorance and hatred? sounds fabulours! If they don't believe the earth is round, shall they tell the kids to opt out of science? This is moronic and dangerous.
A very balanced approach. Well thought through. Thank you.