Dad Calls Out School's 'Lack of Transparency' With Social Justice Lesson
Newsweek, noting that he never wanted his daughter to feel singled out, excluded or embarrassed.Myers' daughter also has a physical condition that, according to her father, can bring unwanted attention. "For her to be the only kid in her class and the whole school to sit in the hallway is just bad," he said.He is now seeking legal advice regarding the incident.
His previous complaint to Beaverton School District concerned the alleged dismissiveness from the school's principal Cynthia Moffett towards his inquiries about the 21-day challenge.According to the Beaverton School District's Office of Equity and Inclusion, the program's goal is to "learn more about ourselves and each other to serve the entire EHSL community with more efficacy and empathy."The school's website notes the challenge was created and collaborated on by Errol Hassell's social worker, learning specialist, student success coach, and academic coach, as well as Principal Cynthia Moffett.
The challenge begins with each day's "opportunity" presented at a school-wide morning Zoom meeting, which is then followed by a discussion facilitated by each classroom teacher."Just to reiterate, my primary concern at first about the 21-Day Social Justice Challenge wasn't about the books or videos.
I was concerned about what kind of conversation they were going to have around these," Myers told Newsweek.He said it was the principal's alleged refusal to provide information and her vague replies through email, along with an unwillingness to allow him to even join in (in person or virtually) that became the bigger issue."All they provided was links to videos," Myers explained. "I wanted to know what are the questions and learning targets they're trying to meet."When.
