Virginia’s Education Department feels there aren’t enough minority students in advanced math classes. To this end, the state is dumping these classes altogether and replacing them with a course that even a Democrat state senator has voiced concerns about. What’s more, the state is also ditching several advanced diplomas because, once again, Caucasian students are more likely to earn one of these diplomas than Hispanic or African-American students.
Democrat Virginia State Senator J. Chapman Petersen, who was educated in Virginia and took advanced level math from seventh grade onwards, expressed concern about the “dilution of learning” that the new program would bring about, and has asked the state’s Secretary of Education to provide a plain explanation of the new program.
On the other hand, parents of children still in the Virginia school system were far more outspoken in their opposition. Some pointed out that stripping Virginia students of their ability to access advanced classes will make it difficult for these students to gain acceptance to good colleges, as many elite colleges specifically look for students who have taken advanced math and/or science classes.
Furthermore, the change could destroy the hard-earned reputation of local high schools.
At the same time, Virginia’s Department of Education is looking into using graduation requirements as “a lever for equity” by consolidating the standard and advanced studies diploma. Progressive bureaucrats aren’t pleased that the overwhelming majority of advanced diploma earners in 2019 were white. However, it seems they have failed to take into account that 44% of Hispanic students and 40% of African-American students earned advanced diplomas.
The move to restrict higher learning and lower educational standards would not just hurt white students but also students of color who may not be able to make up the difference by spending extra money on tutors. Indeed, students throughout the state would feel the pain long-term.
“Equity” has become the new buzzword for progressive activists in academia and our political class. It sounds a lot like “equality,” but there’s a very substantial difference between the two concepts. While equality refers to providing the same opportunities for everyone, equity means mandating the same outcomes — regardless of performance. It’s a dangerous concept that continues to gain ground in academic circles.
If any progressives are reading this (which is unlikely), ask yourselves this: how does this actually help anyone? Is mandating equity making groups you claim to care about more independent, or less? You don’t need an advanced class to answer these questions…
All part of the “plan”, keep people dumb, dependent, and disarmed!! Oh, and scared also!!!
Our country pretty much sucks compared to other countries education systems. So I guess dumbing down our children would be an advanced step toward raising the standard of education so we can compete with other countries. Make classes easier so the scores would be better, you bet, that should work. Dumb ass Dems.
Teaching something that divides us and make some people resentful for no reason is not more important than something you will actually need if you choose to go into certain professions. What are we preparing children for in schools by teaching a factually incorrect theory? Nothing. In fact this crap will ruin their lives if they believe it.
They don’t want anybody smart ! They want people dumb ! Because they don’t know any better !
This “race to the bottom” is not just in education. It is pervading all aspects of western society. We are witnessing the destruction of civilization as we know it, for the absolute crap of, diversity. It is absolute stupidity.
So, who in hell is going to be educated enough after a system like this is implemented to be a doctor, a lawyer, God forbid… the person who’s flying that airliner your traveling cross country in?!!
This is the craziest ( most stupid ) idea I’ve heard in my life. PERIOD.
Because there a certain entities and factions out there who seemingly don’t care about there education IS NOT a reason to cripple others opportunities to enrich themselves academically.
This is just fucking nuts. To take people ( I believe EVERYBODY is born with the same intellect ) and purposely refuse higher education for the sake of equality is the most insane concept I’ve ever heard of. Dumbing down our kids for the sake of those who choose not to want to advance themselves ……….I don’t have the words for this!!!!!
I graduated high school in the state of Virginia, of course that was 47 yrs ago, boy have we come 1/2 circle. I pray the rest of the liberal army out there passes this one by, this is too radical and crazy. Having a real tough time knowing that VA was one a Republican stronghold and now it’s been diminished to this.
Pathetic.
The state of VA has gone from a Republican stronghold to a facist left regime. Is this “Blackface” s idea?!
Where does this insanity evolve from?!!!…. my God this is insane.
I believe that every person is born with the same intellect as the next person. So that being said, how is this “ progressive “ plan going to work for those who’d rather be educated than Dumbed Down?!
We’re talking doctors, engineers, commercial pilots etc. Equity, equality, whatever you want to call it…….. in this respect, has NO PLACE in the educational arena. NONE.
Taking brilliant minds and curbing them from learning at any level is ……. I don’t have the words. All I do know is this is the most stupid idea I’ve ever heard when it comes to the education of our nation. Our children deserve better than this…….. hey Joe, C’mon man!!!
Yes, Plugs and Da Ho wanna fix the root cause of Latin America’s debacle, but NFW they touch the root causes of Da Hood, like 70% bastardism, fatherless homes, a criminality rate 5X that of white communities and 70% illiteracy, thank you teachers’ unions. There aren’t enough whites in the NBA & NFL, let’s fix that, too, or scrap both leagues.
Poor, stupid and unarmed, it’s the Democrat way! You racist! C’mon man!
The new math system is 1+1= ? 7 ?, 3 ?, 11 ? Well, obviously yes, 11 has got to be the answer ! Ain’t me smrt !
Yu sho is marts Dave. Kungrudulations on yo grajewation frum kollege!!
The Democrat way to “equity” is not to raise up anyone but to crush down all. There now you’re equalized. Aren’t you happier now? Think they’re trying to create government dependents? Yep!
Why are you people not doing anything about this ?? Go out and become “Confrontational” like Maxine Waters and the MOB are doing !!! Do something about it !!!
Education is so necessary to keep our country alive and well! To take away advanced classes is a crime in itself! To punish students who are begging for more education because of those who don’t have the drive, it is abominable. I don’t understand how Virginia, one of the original 13 colonies founded for betterment of people, would take the tools for higher education away! It is total mortification for our people to allow this to happen!