Posted on 05/19/2023 7:49:15 AM PDT by redguyinabluestate
Jennifer Leja, an educator at Hyde Park Middle School in the Clark County School District, is under scrutiny after a series of TikTok videos she posted garnered attention for their controversial content related to race theory. The videos, uploaded in October 2021, featured Leja expressing her views on various aspects of education and White individuals.
In one particular video, Leja can be seen singing along to lyrics that express support for statements such as “Dress codes are sexist,” “Education is inherently racist,” “History is white-washed,” and “White teachers are problematic.” Expanding on her criticism of White teachers, Leja, who identifies as White herself, explained that acknowledging the problem is crucial if there is any hope of addressing it.
During her TikTok rant, Leja called out the “White majority” in education and lamented how it influences everything from disciplinary actions and conflict resolution to textbooks and curriculum, asserting that a multicultural perspective is sorely lacking. She highlighted the need for increased representation of minority educators and encouraged BIPOC students to pursue higher education fields. Leja acknowledged that until these changes are made, White teachers in their current positions will continue to be considered problematic, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and continuous improvement.
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And we all know it, but there seems to be nothing we are willing or able to do about it.
And the beat goes on….. The culture war is a clear and present danger.
So a radical leftist Lesbian is angry at the world. Tell me something new.
This Teacher Is Fighting Back After Her School Board Banned Pride Flags In The Classroom
A Nevada school board has told teachers they can’t engage in political speech — including having a pride flag or talking about Black Lives Matter.
Lauren Strapagiel
BuzzFeed News Reporter
Posted on September 21, 2020 at 10:53 am
A teacher in Reno, Nevada, is quietly protesting a ruling from her school board that says she can’t engage in political speech in the classroom — including the display of a pride flag.
Jennifer Leja teaches 7th and 8th grade in the Washoe County School District. Leja, who is bisexual, told BuzzFeed News she’s the only openly LGBTQ teacher at her school.
This Teacher Is Fighting Back After Her School Board Banned Pride Flags In The Classroom
A Nevada school board has told teachers they can’t engage in political speech — including having a pride flag or talking about Black Lives Matter.
Lauren Strapagiel
BuzzFeed News Reporter
Posted on September 21, 2020 at 10:53 am
A teacher in Reno, Nevada, is quietly protesting a ruling from her school board that says she can’t engage in political speech in the classroom — including the display of a pride flag.
Jennifer Leja teaches 7th and 8th grade in the Washoe County School District. Leja, who is bisexual, told BuzzFeed News she’s the only openly LGBTQ teacher at her school.
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