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Monday, August 31, 2009

School Prejudice

John Stevens does us all a great service, by taking an important stand against prejudice and racism as a member of the School Board.

The fact is that a sweeping statement about "Sterling Park Schools" is pure prejudice. Sterling Park is served by seven schools. One High, one Middle and five Elementaries. Each is unique. "THOSE schools" doesn't mean "THOSE teachers" or "THOSE principals," or even "THOSE buildings." "THOSE schools" is just code for "THOSE kids," meaning "the poor ones with brown skin." - Our Loudoun Schools
Go read the entire post. It's important.

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