It looks like a group of self-described anarchists is willing to pay high school students to work this summer to "fight the move to re-segregate public schools in Wake County."
Action for Community in Raleigh (ACRe) is holding a Young People's Community Organizing and Leadership Institute whose goal is "to save our schools, end racism and stop re-segregation." Participants who complete at least 130 hours of training and fieldwork this summer will receive a $600 award.
According to the application, participants will conduct video interviews with parents, students, residents, teachers and civil rights leaders and will create a series of informational videos about the history of the school system "that will underscore what is at stake for our communities."
In a 2007 N&O article, members of ACRe described themselves as anarchists.
"ACRe – yet another "parents" organization working to preserve a system and individuals that have phenomenally failed the socio-economically disadvantaged community in Wake County," wrote Joey Stanbury in a blog post last week for the conservative Wake Community Network.
The contact for the application is Elena Everett at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, a left-wing Durham-based group that has fought the new Wake school board majority's efforts to end the diversity policy.
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Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:01 — Sideburnshttp://www.ywca.org/site/c.ntJWJ8MLIqE/b.6076099/k.60FB/Race_Concerns_Us_All.htm
Fittingly, they are starting with the Enloe bunch.
Diversity
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 14:06 — user12345...http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_1053_Fay_Cobb_Peyton_and_Debra_Goldman.mp3/view
Thank you for this. It was
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 17:07 — magnetParentThank you for this. It was a very interesting talk show.
Of course it is my opinion only, but I thought one could see a remarkable difference between the discussions with Fay Cobb Payton and the discussions with Debra Goldman. The discussion with Fay seemed very real-world experience-based and touched on important concerns based on her experience. The discussion with Debra seemed whiny without focus on the big picture problem. I thought her stating that she, as a child, was traumatized because of her own reassignment that changed her 5-min ride to a 15-minute ride (oh my) to elementary school was over-embellishment in an attempt to validate her cause. (still traumitized in her college years?) And there seemed to be conflicts when first talking how important neighborhood schools are for community involvement, and then in the next breath talking about how her daughter's school, which is a magnet and not close to home, is her community.
Just an observation, and, as I said, my opinion only.
It seems every wacko can
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 13:39 — shearertwIt seems every wacko can count on getting some free publicity here.
At least we get to see (just about everyday is seems) which side of the argument the "crazies" tend to fall. While these organizations are to be ignored, the fact that they keep showing up on the "diversity" sideline is something to take note of.
"it seems every wacko can get some free publicity here..."
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:43 — Athey01Ain't that the truth... especially the "wackos" who post on this blog. Freedom of speech...isn't it great!
sorry, I had way too much sugar today.
I've been waiting on this
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 16:07 — shearertwI've been waiting on this response all day.
When Keung runs a story on g88ky, you'll have a point.
Sorry g88ky, couldn't think of anyone else (which is also important to note.)
Waayyy off topic
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 12:23 — louiselee44I apologize, but I haven't been able to get through to WCPSS to find this out - Does anyone know for a fact how many hours are counted per day as "instructional" hours? For example, besides the 180 days, 1,000 instructional hours are required per year - do they count a 7-hour school day as 6 instructional hours, or what? Thanks!
Hi Louise
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 12:37 — Bob_SconceI don't know the answer, but don't think there's a simple rule like that. IIRC, Enloe HS ran into the 1,000 problem with Wacky Wednesdays. Because it runs a typical 8-period HS schedule instead of the block schedule, they had more time switching classes and thus had fewer instructional hours than the typical WCPSS high school.
Thanks, Bob
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 12:43 — louiselee44I'll keep trying to get the administration. Hope I don't have to go through too many hoops to get an answer!
From a *very* trustworthy source...
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 13:14 — JSBinNCI have been told it's 6.5 hours per 7 hour day that count as instruction. Lunch and recess are removed.
not sure if it is different for MS and HS - this is from an ES source.
Thanks Everybody!
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:19 — louiselee44I've been in touch with the Wake Co. calendar person and the issue is not cut and dried. She's helping me out though.
I appreciate your input!
If it is Durham-based why
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 11:39 — woodstockIf it is a Durham-based organization, why aren't they in opposition of Durham's lack of a bogus "diversity" policy? I suspect that nut job Curtis Gatewood is involved...we'll see.
Unbelievable! It appears
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 11:32 — HJ2ss2Unbelievable!
It appears this group is clueless. Other than forcing students to be bused all over the County, the diversity policy did nothing to address the racism issue in the schools.