I have been where the asst. superintendent is with this town. I hope her family doesn’t get threatened like mine did when I made the comment about white privilege in a training session at work.
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Lori Hile
3 years ago
My daughters graduated in from PHS in 2012 and 2014, having attended pre-k through grade 12. They experienced a mix of outstanding teachers and classes, along with some that were “meh” which is true of any educational experience. My husband and I are both high school teachers (different corporation and now both retired) so we had a good understanding of how things work. Our experiences were mostly positive and if I had a question or concern, a teacher responded to me immediately and with professionalism. I think this ridiculous “gotcha” video is a symptom of a larger problem and the fact that it aired on Fox News (apparently from what I understand) is all anyone needs to know. Plainfield as a community is what it is, but our biggest concern is for students who may be targeted for any reasons by others students who are learning hate and bigotry at home. If you don’t have kids in the schools anymore (like us) it’s no longer enough to shrug and say “Not my problem. Glad my kids are out of there.”
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Christina Plahitko
3 years ago
I feel like i am signing a petition from the 1950s instead of 2023.
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Lisa Graf
3 years ago
I support the use of SEL. I support student access to books that have gay characters and diverse families. I support teaching ALL of history. I do not support book bans
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Brooke Biasillo
3 years ago
As a second generation graduate of PHS and a granddaughter of a former Plainfield educator, I am disgusted that this is even been discussed. Do we need to treat our administration at Board like race car drivers, requiring them to wear an emblem of the company or individual who has purchased a vote for their special interest group? THIS IS BAD FOR CHILDREN AND IT’S BAD FOR THIS COMMUNITY!
I don’t suppose the people who make decisions realize the outside view of this town? If you did, you would realize that, similar to the United States as a whole, Plainfield has become a laughingstock. If that was the end game, congratulations.
This community mass produces students who are copies of “perfection” and rarely allows teenagers the freedom to think for themselves. They’re too busy being told what to think, rather than HOW to think. This is the definition of indoctrination, by the way.
I am thankful that I got out before all of this mess, and I am grateful that my children have an opportunity to come to school with me where they’re encouraged to think for themselves.
I feel so sorry for the children in Plainfield. Your motto of a “Community of Values” was a joke back in the 90s and it has only gotten worse.
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Kristen Nelson
3 years ago
Teaching ALL of history is more important than perpetuating people's lies and fears about what would happen if their children learned things that didn't favor white people.
What's the point of teaching history if there's important information left out? People can not live their lives and make informed decisions on how they view the world without all of the information.
Knowledge is power! Not white people.
I'm white, and not racist towards white people. I just believe in the truth.
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Chris Brummett
3 years ago
My son attends Plainfield High School. Many of his friends are LGBTQ. He has had both good and bad experiences as a trans student. I'd like to see the good experiences increase.
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Amy Bohanon
3 years ago
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I am so proud to have my child go there and be a part of more progressive thinking.
Nothing should be changed and no one should be fired.
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Theresia Shearer
3 years ago
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Public funds for public schools. My tax dollars should not be supporting private education and/or narrow minded views. Diversity and inclusion is the hallmark of a healthy society.
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Anonymous
3 years ago
The manufactured outrage needs to be shut down immediately before it has a chance to metastasize. These fascist moral crusaders do not care about our children or our schools. They care only for forcing their worldview of white, Christian, patriarchy on an increasingly diverse population of people who overwhelmingly reject this ugliness.
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Jesse Van Gerven
3 years ago
The manufactured outrage needs to be shut down immediately before it has a chance to metastasize. These fascist moral crusaders do not care about our children or our schools. They care only for forcing their worldview of white, Christian, patriarchy on an increasingly diverse population of people who overwhelmingly reject this ugliness.
I have been where the asst. superintendent is with this town. I hope her family doesn’t get threatened like mine did when I made the comment about white privilege in a training session at work.
My daughters graduated in from PHS in 2012 and 2014, having attended pre-k through grade 12. They experienced a mix of outstanding teachers and classes, along with some that were “meh” which is true of any educational experience. My husband and I are both high school teachers (different corporation and now both retired) so we had a good understanding of how things work. Our experiences were mostly positive and if I had a question or concern, a teacher responded to me immediately and with professionalism. I think this ridiculous “gotcha” video is a symptom of a larger problem and the fact that it aired on Fox News (apparently from what I understand) is all anyone needs to know. Plainfield as a community is what it is, but our biggest concern is for students who may be targeted for any reasons by others students who are learning hate and bigotry at home. If you don’t have kids in the schools anymore (like us) it’s no longer enough to shrug and say “Not my problem. Glad my kids are out of there.”
I feel like i am signing a petition from the 1950s instead of 2023.
I support the use of SEL. I support student access to books that have gay characters and diverse families. I support teaching ALL of history. I do not support book bans
As a second generation graduate of PHS and a granddaughter of a former Plainfield educator, I am disgusted that this is even been discussed. Do we need to treat our administration at Board like race car drivers, requiring them to wear an emblem of the company or individual who has purchased a vote for their special interest group? THIS IS BAD FOR CHILDREN AND IT’S BAD FOR THIS COMMUNITY! I don’t suppose the people who make decisions realize the outside view of this town? If you did, you would realize that, similar to the United States as a whole, Plainfield has become a laughingstock. If that was the end game, congratulations. This community mass produces students who are copies of “perfection” and rarely allows teenagers the freedom to think for themselves. They’re too busy being told what to think, rather than HOW to think. This is the definition of indoctrination, by the way. I am thankful that I got out before all of this mess, and I am grateful that my children have an opportunity to come to school with me where they’re encouraged to think for themselves. I feel so sorry for the children in Plainfield. Your motto of a “Community of Values” was a joke back in the 90s and it has only gotten worse.
Teaching ALL of history is more important than perpetuating people's lies and fears about what would happen if their children learned things that didn't favor white people. What's the point of teaching history if there's important information left out? People can not live their lives and make informed decisions on how they view the world without all of the information. Knowledge is power! Not white people. I'm white, and not racist towards white people. I just believe in the truth.
My son attends Plainfield High School. Many of his friends are LGBTQ. He has had both good and bad experiences as a trans student. I'd like to see the good experiences increase.
I am so proud to have my child go there and be a part of more progressive thinking. Nothing should be changed and no one should be fired.
Public funds for public schools. My tax dollars should not be supporting private education and/or narrow minded views. Diversity and inclusion is the hallmark of a healthy society.
The manufactured outrage needs to be shut down immediately before it has a chance to metastasize. These fascist moral crusaders do not care about our children or our schools. They care only for forcing their worldview of white, Christian, patriarchy on an increasingly diverse population of people who overwhelmingly reject this ugliness.
The manufactured outrage needs to be shut down immediately before it has a chance to metastasize. These fascist moral crusaders do not care about our children or our schools. They care only for forcing their worldview of white, Christian, patriarchy on an increasingly diverse population of people who overwhelmingly reject this ugliness.