- Pot calling kettle - Thursday, Feb 18, 21 @ 3:18 pm: It’s sad that the Republicans see this as an issue to oppose. Teachers need to understand the diverse experiences of their students in order to be effective educators. That includes recognizing how the teachers’ experiences and values may differ from those of their students. How is this a bad idea? “Ensure text selections reflect students’ classroom, community and family culture” The clearest example I remember from school where the school did not do that occurred when the culture believed in creationism. - Fly like an eagle - Thursday, Feb 18, 21 @ 3:42 pm: What makes this partisan? Shouldn’t all working people try to understand their clients/students/customers?