An Olympia School District board member cut music classes because they are examples of “white supremacy” culture that “caused significant institutional violence.” The district is expecting an $11.5 million budget shortfall and needs to make budget cuts. Music courses for 4th and 5th graders were on the chopping block, leaving students and their parents angry and concerned. In the end, the district cut band and strings from 4th-grade classes for a savings of roughly $537,000. But the cuts were not considered solely over budgetary concerns. School Board Director Scott Clifthorne told concerned parents that music courses aren’t offered equitably across...