Patriots have no skin color. Once upon a time we taught that the United States was a melting pot. A place where people from diverse backgrounds and cultures could become one thing first and foremost; Americans. We held up E Pluribus Unum as an ideal, something we believed in and continually strived to achieve.
Did that ever mean people were barred from celebrating their family heritage? No, of course not. Look at all the wonderful ethnic festivals around our beautiful country. What it meant is we recognized both where we came from and the opportunity we were given to be or become Americans. Bring American was a point of pride that unified us.
If returning to teaching and believing in this ideal stopped a single hate crime we should all conclude it is well worth the effort. Are there any reference materials you can offer that accentuate this American ideal of unity? We all share so many wants and desires. Isn’t it simple logic that focusing on what we have in common will go a long way in reducing the narrative we are deeply divided?
If you can’t tell I’m from the school of thought that you use their tactics against them. Although that first sentence probably sends them running. Will it work? It would probably work better on fellow parents than the school administration.
Patriots have no skin color. Once upon a time we taught that the United States was a melting pot. A place where people from diverse backgrounds and cultures could become one thing first and foremost; Americans. We held up E Pluribus Unum as an ideal, something we believed in and continually strived to achieve.
Did that ever mean people were barred from celebrating their family heritage? No, of course not. Look at all the wonderful ethnic festivals around our beautiful country. What it meant is we recognized both where we came from and the opportunity we were given to be or become Americans. Bring American was a point of pride that unified us.
If returning to teaching and believing in this ideal stopped a single hate crime we should all conclude it is well worth the effort. Are there any reference materials you can offer that accentuate this American ideal of unity? We all share so many wants and desires. Isn’t it simple logic that focusing on what we have in common will go a long way in reducing the narrative we are deeply divided?
If you can’t tell I’m from the school of thought that you use their tactics against them. Although that first sentence probably sends them running. Will it work? It would probably work better on fellow parents than the school administration.