Americans Under the Influence of Color

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Friday, April 14, 2006

These bloggers should not bother to go to school on Monday............

I read the startling book, Savage Inequalities, a decade ago. The author traveled the nation inspecting schools in cities like Chicago, New York, St.Louis, Camden N.J. and South Central Los Angeles. What he found was a shocking pattern of upscale real estate sponsoring upscale schools, fully... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

The Year is 1956 -- No Wait! 2006! Separate but Equal Rides Again....

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press Writer LINCOLN, Neb. In a move decried by some as state-sponsored segregation, the Legislature voted Thursday to divide the Omaha school system into three districts _ one mostly black, one predominantly white and one largely Hispanic. Supporters said the plan would... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 10, 2006

Immigration Rallies Make Appearance in D.C.

How can we get past our reluctance to talk about racial issues to even discuss it? And what about all the other questions we and our children have about race? Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 8, 2006

This Blogger has been talking about Race on Campus in Florida..............

9/09/04 Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by John Cech Today, at the University of Florida, we are having a community-wide conversation about race -- one of the continuing and pressing concerns in our own area and in our nation as a whole. To focus our discussion we are... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 6, 2006

I was huddled with my Newcomers all afternoon. I made the mistake of telling them about the compromise legislation that was making breaking news. Oof! You should have heard the debate! Such passion. Man if a nation could tap into that power, there would be miracles happening. We talked about the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

I'm Going to Kick this Blogger's Assets....................................

I go through this is practically every school I teach at. People who go to church, send money to missionaries, lend a hand at school and otherwise engage in good samaritan activities, cannot seem to get the idea that people of other colors and nationalities are real people too. Or, they do, but they... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 3, 2006

Bloggers talk about Racism and are accused of being racist!................

http://life.familyeducation.com/race/parenting/36247.html Q: You mentioned in a speech that critical thinking is the key to interrupting the cycle of racism. How can parents and teachers encourage kids to think critically about stereotypes? A: Ask them questions, and encourage them to ask questions... Sign in to see full entry.

These bloggers have children in school training for heartbreak.............

The heartbreak a parent feels and the teacher witnesses every year, happens when children are separated by race. As children in pre-school and early elementary grades, one sees children of all races encouraged to play together and to see one another as equal. IMO they do see each other as equals and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 2, 2006

I am a teacher in the inner city of a large Midwestern town. I have taught at-risk children for over two decades. We learn that at-risk children must be taught way differently than regular education children. At-risk children come in all races, religions and colors, shapes, sizes, social needs and... Sign in to see full entry.

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