The Washington Post
Arne Duncan, Washington
The writer is U.S. education secretary
Thursday, January 13, 2011; 7:16 PM
America's strength has always been a function of its diversity, so it is troubling to see North Carolina's Wake County School Board taking steps to reverse a long-standing policy to promote racial diversity in its schools ["In N.C., a new battle on school integration," front page, Jan. 12]. The board's action has led to a complaint that has prompted an investigation by our Office for Civil Rights, but it should also prompt a conversation among educators, parents and students across America about our core values.
Full Editorial: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/13/AR2011011305529.html
1 comment:
Somebody help me here. I have read the entirety of the piece in the Post. Arne, is this the extent of your response or are you not supposed to put a cohesive response here? Yes, it "should prompt a conversation." Would you please start it!!!
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