To All, Not sure how asking about having equal representation at the table for our kids education is considered in any way racist. I think that those with a personal investment in their child's education need to have a voice, not sure if the group specified represents all of our community and the voices to be heard. The question being asked is how are we being held accountable for the money being spent per child, that seems to be a legitimate question given it is money going to the future of our children, and I think you might find some concerns from Metco parents as well who do not post on LT considering their kids spend 90 minutes to and from Lincoln just to get a quality education. This is what is at risk, not Equity but how is every kid given the chance to have an equal opportunity at an education that will prepare them for their future. Our time in the LPS is done, but this is a very important time for people who have a question for the future of their children to be able to ask those questions and not be called a racist for asking the questions or else they will send their kids elsewhere. The folks on the board representing the search are mostly in line with the current LPS direction instead of allowing for all parties and differing views it is only those who agree with the status quo. That is not acceptable in my view and maybe why parents are choosing to make alternative choices for their kids education. Lincoln School 2021 RankingsLincoln School is ranked #162 in Massachusetts Elementary Schools and ranked #58 in Massachusetts Middle Schools.
Thanks. John Gregg On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 04:40:24 PM EST, Peter Buchthal <pbucht...@gmail.com> wrote: Just to clarify. Inclusionis important. I find it difficult tounderstand why I am getting jumped upon for pointing out that a single BostonParent cannot represent all of the interests of the school community by herself. ALincoln resident parent and a resident-at-large should also have been included. Shouldn’tthose two groups deserve a seat at the table when 80% of the students are fromthe town of Lincoln? Peter BuchthalCandidate for School Committee On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:27 PM sally kindleberger <skindleber...@gmail.com> wrote: Kristin Ferris - what a great letter so important to fight against institutional racism! You write very well- stay in the fray! On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:19 PM Kristen Ferris <ferris.kris...@gmail.com> wrote: I am not a regular LT user and so apologies, I can’t figure out how to respond directly to this morning’s thread, but wanted to add to the discussion. I value the discussion and debate in the LT community, and appreciate the sentiments expressed around that. At the same time, I think virtual forums can allow us to be more hurtful and lacking in empathy than we would be in other in-person discussions, and I think we have to guard against that. Statements that are personally hurtful should not be allowed here. In that vein, I think calling out any Boston resident parent of our school community as "not a Lincoln parent" is hurtful, especially in the context of this person making such a generous commitment to our shared school community. We know our Boston resident students and families experience less belonging in our school and town communities, and this impacts their daily experiences and outcomes. These sorts of statements move us in the wrong direction. Yes, every parent brings their own perspective. And, I think we should all recognize that for many, many years in our decision-making, the Boston resident community has been under-represented. And, that this is a community that it is particularly important to design for, in the context of the data we have on belonging in our district. I know many of us are grappling with how to reckon with the ongoing structural racism and other forms of institutionalized privilege around us. Beginning to over-represent those that have been historically underrepresented seems like a great way to start. Kristen Ferris Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
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