NOVEMBER 23, 2020
** Alexandria turns controversy into opportunity by teaching the history of Confederate namesakes. (Virginia. Much controversy about renaming two schools: T.C. William High School and Matthew Maury Elementary. T.C. Williams is a former superintendent who, according to Blacks, was a racist and wanted to keep schools segregated. Maury, of course, was a Confederate.
This is a very teachable moment for the kids. As long as it is a balanced look at the two men. Along with racists or segregationist tendencies of the two men, their other accomplishments should be noted as well. Let the kids make up their own minds.
By the way, T.C. Williams High School is the one in the movie "Remember the Titans" about the black and white school football players after the school was integrated in 1971.)
Good teachers always take advantage of a good teaching moment.
Just Don't Be Too One-Sided. --Old Secesh
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