have a negative impact. Cheating education and suppressing classrooms deprives minority students of opportunity. Ah, this is a battle that involves us all. Imani Smith was one of dozens of Louisville education activists who signed a letter of opposition and packed the room Monday. He speaks out against the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Act. Leading the charge in moving Frankfort is the Louisville Urban League, which said in a letter to Kentucky lawmakers that proposals to limit efforts in the state's public schools would be dangerous for students, federal educators, And he says it's bad for the economy. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not buzzwords or meaningless catchphrases. These are the building blocks of a rich and thriving community. DEI aims to ensure fair conditions, treatment, and opportunities for all. But some believe measures like Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 93 would be counterproductive. The bill's sponsors argue that DEI is a divisive concept, so the bill would ban the use of DEI statements across boards, admissions, hiring, and even classrooms. states that it is intended to. School resources and funding for DEI would also be prohibited. JCPS officials said if these measures were passed, some schools with African-centered curriculums, such as Grace James Academy, would be threatened, and J.K. Superintendent Marty Pollio said the district's equity They said their jobs and student grades would also be at risk. We don't make sure that we specifically provide the most marginalized children with extra support, extra funding, all the things we need to do to make sure they have every opportunity to succeed. Until then, there is no way to close the achievement gap. Polio says. He hopes lawmakers will help make that happen by shifting their priorities from reading his DEI to supporting the needs of more teachers, bus drivers and students in the classroom. is.From Louis
Louisville education advocacy group opposes DEI bill in letter to state lawmakers
Updated: February 19, 2024 6:39 PM ET
One of the hot issues in the Kentucky General Assembly this year will be diversity, equity and inclusion in the state's public schools. On Monday, dozens of Louisville community and education leaders sent a letter to state lawmakers expressing opposition to the proposed measure. “When it comes to diluting education, suppressing classrooms, and depriving minority students of opportunity, this is a fight that involves all of us,” said Imani Smith, an organizer with the United Kentuckians. Opponents include those who signed the letter and packed into a room at the Louisville Urban League headquarters to voice their opposition to the DEI bill passing through Frankfort. Civil rights groups are leading the charge, saying in a letter to lawmakers that proposals to limit DEI efforts: The state's public schools are bad for students, education, the commonwealth and the economy. “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not buzzwords. They are the building blocks of rich, thriving communities,” said Lyndon Pryor, president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League. Ta. “This ensures that children have the ability to think critically for themselves, giving them knowledge of who they are, where they fit in the world, and where they can go.” DEI aims to ensure fair conditions, treatment and opportunities. all. But some believe measures like Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 93 would be counterproductive. The bill's sponsors argue that DEI is a divisive concept, so the bill is intended to ban the use of DEI statements across the board, including in admissions, employment, and education. I am. And even the classroom. It would also prohibit funding for school resources and practices, among other restrictions. JCPS officials say these measures, if passed, will have lasting negative effects, including threats to some schools with African-centric curricula, such as Grace James Academy. states that it is possible. WEB Dubois Academy, TAPP School for Girls, and Newcomer Academy. His JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio, who strongly opposes the proposal, says the district's equity efforts and student outcomes are also at risk. “We're being held accountable by the same people in Frankfort,” he said, “and the achievement gap.” “There is no way we are going to close the achievement gap unless we specifically provide additional support, additional funding, everything we need to make sure that our most marginalized children have every opportunity to succeed.” No.'' Mr. Pollio said he hopes for support from lawmakers. We aim to succeed by shifting our priorities from eliminating DEI to supporting the needs of more teachers, bus drivers, and students in the classroom. SB6 passed the Senate and now heads to the House. The bill's sponsors have not responded to our requests for comment on the bill. letter of opposition.
One of the hot issues in the Kentucky General Assembly this year will be diversity, equity and inclusion in the state's public schools.
On Monday, dozens of Louisville community and education leaders sent a letter to state lawmakers expressing opposition to the measures being proposed as part of the anti-DEI movement.
“This is a fight that involves all of us: diluting education, oppressing classrooms, and denying opportunities to minority students,” said Imani Smith, organizer with United Kentuckians.
Smith was among the protesters who signed the letter and packed into a room at the Louisville Urban League headquarters to oppose the DEI bill passing through Frankfort.
The group, led by civil rights groups, said in a letter to lawmakers that proposals to limit DEI efforts in the state's public schools would harm students, education, the commonwealth and the economy.
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not buzzwords. They are the building blocks of rich, thriving communities,” said Lyndon Pryor, president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League. Ta. “This gives children the ability to think critically for themselves and gain knowledge about who they are, where they fit in the world and where they can go.”
DEI aims to ensure fair conditions, treatment, and opportunities for all. But some believe measures like Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 93 would be counterproductive.
The bill's proponents argue that DEI is a divisive concept, so the bill would include a complete ban on the use of DEI statements in admissions, hiring, and even the classroom. Intended. It would also prohibit funding for school resources and practices, among other restrictions.
JCPS officials say that if these measures pass, several schools with Afrocentric curricula, including Grace James Academy, W.E.B. DuBois Academy, TAPP School for Girls, and Newcomer Academy, will It states that it could have lasting negative effects, including threatening the country.
JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio, who strongly opposes the proposal, said the district's equity efforts and student outcomes are also at risk.
“We are being held accountable for the performance gap by the same people in Frankfort,” he said. “We will close the achievement gap unless we ensure that we specifically provide and provide additional funding for everything needed to ensure that the most marginalized children have every opportunity to succeed.” There is no way to do that.”
Polio said he hopes lawmakers will help make that a success by shifting priorities from eliminating DEI to supporting the needs of more teachers, bus drivers and students in classrooms. Stated.
SB6 passed the Senate and now heads to the House. The bill's sponsors did not respond to requests for comment on the opposition letter.
