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More than 100 members of the public on Wednesday are sharing their passionate opinions on a controversial new Equity Statement from the School District of Palm Beach County.
National coverage has been given to the uproar caused by the words "white advantage" used in the new equity statement approved a couple of weeks ago by the school board. Members agreed to hold a meeting Wednesday to decide whether to tweak the statement.
'White advantage' statement causes controversy in Palm Beach County schools School board may revise and amend contentious Equity Statement on Wednesday The important issue of equity in Palm Beach County schools will take center stage on Wednesday when school board members discuss the district's newly created and controversial Equity Statement and Definition. and last updated 2021-05-26 13:21:13-04 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â The important issue of equity in Palm Beach County schools is taking center stage on Wednesday as school board members discuss the district's newly created and controver...
"The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to dismantling structures rooted in white advantage.” That line has parents in an uproar, but others say it's the equity statement in its entirety that should not be in place.
By Joel Malkin May 24, 2021 A special meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board will be held this week to discuss a new equity statement that was just approved a couple of weeks ago. Parents are upset about a line that reads: “The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to dismantling structures rooted in white advantage.” Parents spoke out at last week's meeting when the topic was brought up after midnight. "We should not be ashamed from what the color of our skin looks like. We are children of God." Board Chairman Frank Barbieri spoke out in favor of changing the word...