Friday Open Thread
Oh boy, what a week. For the story of the week, look no further than Center School. Over at the Times, they simply can't seem to get it right. First, they have a story about the issue. But they either didn't do their research or ask the right questions because they don't seem to know the investigation did not go according to procedure AND that no students, except the one in question, were ever interviewed by the ad hoc committee. Yesterday, Lynne Varner got very touchy-feely on the topic of race, veering completely away from the disproportionality issue/Center School into her own raising of her son. She says some pretty personal things and it comes back at her in the comments. Today the Times want you to tell them: In one word, how do you feel public schools treat students of color, either your own children or minority students that you know? I’ll start with a few: Gingerly. Awkwardly. Sometimes sincerely...