I believe that most Evanstonians would/still do support some level of (re)distribution —to right the disparities in fundraising etc. —providing for all kids. However, PEP was/is destined to fail. The troubles with decreasing levels of current fundraising, engagement of families, demise of PTAs, was wholly predictable. And importantly cou…
I believe that most Evanstonians would/still do support some level of (re)distribution —to right the disparities in fundraising etc. —providing for all kids. However, PEP was/is destined to fail. The troubles with decreasing levels of current fundraising, engagement of families, demise of PTAs, was wholly predictable. And importantly could have been avoided if we’d only taken some reasonable steps as a community.
Instead, PEP sits on a foundation of adult level bullying, shaming, canceling, narcissism, holier than though BS. No one could/can ask questions, no one could/can pose an alternative model. Nope. Instead the self appointed all-knowing gurus of d65 knew/know what was/is right —end of discussion. Follow the leader —or find out what happens. That was the message. All you had to do is watch the online heinous behavior and the take-downs leveled by the priest and priestesses of Evanston and their acolytes (this includes all present and past BOE members).
And so….here we are. Most rational people aren’t surprised. The problem is that the rational are either cowering or they’ve left/checked out. As a result, not only is PEP what it is, but our school and community fabric is frayed. I hope it’s repairable —for those young families coming in and kids growing up in the district. For us, we’re just happy to be close to being done.
I believe that most Evanstonians would/still do support some level of (re)distribution —to right the disparities in fundraising etc. —providing for all kids. However, PEP was/is destined to fail. The troubles with decreasing levels of current fundraising, engagement of families, demise of PTAs, was wholly predictable. And importantly could have been avoided if we’d only taken some reasonable steps as a community.
Instead, PEP sits on a foundation of adult level bullying, shaming, canceling, narcissism, holier than though BS. No one could/can ask questions, no one could/can pose an alternative model. Nope. Instead the self appointed all-knowing gurus of d65 knew/know what was/is right —end of discussion. Follow the leader —or find out what happens. That was the message. All you had to do is watch the online heinous behavior and the take-downs leveled by the priest and priestesses of Evanston and their acolytes (this includes all present and past BOE members).
And so….here we are. Most rational people aren’t surprised. The problem is that the rational are either cowering or they’ve left/checked out. As a result, not only is PEP what it is, but our school and community fabric is frayed. I hope it’s repairable —for those young families coming in and kids growing up in the district. For us, we’re just happy to be close to being done.