Episode 26: “Wokeness”at Your Child’s Private School w/Brian Platzer from The Atlantic
Episode 26: “Wokeness”at Your Child’s Private School w/Brian Platzer from The Atlantic
A complete US history is better curriculum than one that leaves out Black history. Many elite private schools are struggling to fully embrace this in their school community. Some parents see a false dichotomy -- pitting academics against social justice. Some parents have a lot to learn.
On this episode our guest is author, Brian Platzer The Atlantic's Homeroom columnist and educator at the Grace Church School in New York City. We talk about his conversations with parents who are paying private school tuition, and just want to "get on with school", and leave the racial stuff out.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
How are teachers being supported as they incorporate enlightened learning into school curriculum and navigate difficult conversations about race?
Predictable polarization on campus as teaching more about race is embraced by school leaders
Challenging the false dichotomy: it’s not teaching classics vs. diversity & inclusion
Why some parents feel that Critical Race Theory is teaching White hatred
How schools can reevaluate curriculum to portray black history and contributions
How a “white fragility” framing limits conversations about Race
SHOW NOTES
Read Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer’s article in The Atlantic Homeroom: I’m Concerned About Wokeness at My Child’s School
Read the Washington Post’s article Teachers across the country protest laws restricting lessons on racism
Learn how Private School Village (PSV) builds community by providing programs, sharing resources, and organizing events for Black families in private schools. In partnership with schools and parents, PSV centers this work around increasing racial socialization, racial literacy, representation, and related research.
The Private School Axis provides services and community for families of color on their independent school journey, from admissions through graduation.
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