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As St. George, a rich wealthy, white-dominated suburb detaches from Baton Rouge city, motivated by the need to create a school system that is overall excellent, and not impacted by the almost always C grade performance of the #EBR East Baton Rouge Parish School System, do we call this classism or racism? The newly founded #city now has a great point to prove, standing as a municipality. Considering the bold steps taken by the many residents of St. George, do we expect more detachments and independence of other suburbs? What are the pros and cons of this development, socially and economically? Well, economically, we could predict the outcome considering median income per household and the cost of starting up to exist and develop even more. Socially, we might not be precise. However, we could ascertain the number, type and function of various social infrastructure currently in existence, and whether their coexistence advances a society that is not only unique but fully represented in terms of making consensus on critical decisions. We might say that because St. #George conquered becoming a city, but the next steps are the more important things. I am not being pessimistic but I do hope that they get it right. Important questions the leaders might want to cogitate and deliberate upon should and must include, "What is next for us to do? What are our vision and expectations? How do we measure our development and success? How do we become more representative of the diverse voices and different minds that make up our city? What are the critical lessons learnt from the failures and successes of existing cities within and beyond Louisiana? What do we stand for?" and many more. Again, as St. George declares its independence, which comes next? How else does it impact Baton Rouge as a city and a parish seat? Do we call this #racism or classism? #TheSolutionPeddler #GreenUrbanism Photo Credit: The Advocate

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ICYMI: Check out my opinion piece on the devastating closing of the oldest Catholic school in Las Vegas and how NV should follow Florida when it comes to education: "Nevada should take a page out of Florida’s book. There, leaders in both parties voted for expanding choice to every family in the state. Catholic school enrollment is up 9% in Florida, thanks to strong outreach to families and school choice that opens the chance to families who need it most. Catholic schools there are becoming more diverse, embracing students of color and special-needs students, and they’re implementing innovative academic offerings." https://lnkd.in/ggQXpvvx #SchoolChoice

Not what I planned on posting about today but... 4 years after changing the school names that honored Confederate leaders, the Shenandoah County school board voted to change them back. Mountain View High School and Honey Run Elementary School will return to be known as - Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby-Lee Elementary School.  3 men who fought to protect the institution of slavery in the United States. And it will cost the school district approximately $300,000 to make the changes. In 1860-61 South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, and Texas all presented "declaration of causes" for their secession from the United States and formation of the Confederacy. All included statements regarding slavery, including this one from Mississippi: "Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery—the greatest material interest of the world." The State of Texas complained against the northern states: "They have encouraged and assisted thousands of our slaves to leave their homes; and those who remain, have been incited by emissaries, books, and pictures to servile insurrection." This is only one county, in one state - we shouldn't generalize this as being a representation of the entire country - BUT, we shouldn't underestimate it's representation either. Open your eyes. #humanity #challengethestatusquo #ethicalleadership #slavery

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Thanks Talk Education for visiting us! Max, Ceri and Lizzie in our Lower Sixth interviewed Mr Williams for Talk Education's series, '10 Questions for Heads' and discovered some surprising facts! Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eFVADcqY

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Yellowstone Schools is a place where students thrive and grow, a school built to give students "choice-filled lives." It has been an honor to be part of Yellowstone's story and to design their new upper school. We absolutely cannot wait to see what the class of 2027 accomplishes when they go out into the world with their Yellowstone diplomas! Watch this video for more about Yellowstone's mission, growth, and impact. #kirkseyprojects #kirkseydesign 

So very few leaders in Catholic education can really truly articulate the full extent of what ought to be a mind blowing definition of Catholic education. It's not their fault, they simply don't know what they don't know. All schools aim to engender "love, service, excellence and unity" so what's different about the Catholic approach to education https://lnkd.in/gMHwsYeA