Barack Obama believes in government schools for other peoples' children to be experimented on. But, not his children. Obama sends his two daughters Sidwell Friends a private school. Here's the mission statement:
Sidwell Friends believes that diverse perspectives and meaningful inquiry fuel academic excellence and promote personal growth. Each of its three divisions stresses empathy, equity and social justice in age appropriate ways.It appears Strongman Obama has found a school that represents his Third World values for his own children. Who can doubt that Sidwell Friends students will be ready to notice microagressions on college campuses across America? No word yet on whether Sidwell Friends teaches students about progressive heroes like Margaret Sanger, Woodrow Wilson, and FDR. What would progressivism be without leaders who believe that people with brown skin are genetically inferior?
Students are at the heart of all diversity initiatives at Sidwell Friends. The School’s multicultural curriculum invites students to explore different cultures and realities. Students work collaboratively with their peers and teachers to create assemblies and programs that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Chinese New Year, and other important cultural events.
Lower School focuses on self discovery and inclusiveness as children grow into an awareness of community. In keeping with Sidwell Friends’ Quaker heritage, even our youngest members consider probing questions and are taught to respect diverse viewpoints. Assemblies spotlight world cultures, outside presenters enrich the curriculum, and school-wide themes promote discussion of important topics. Third and fourth graders examine their own experiences through gender groups and seek solutions through conflict resolution and mediation training.
Middle School focuses on identity development and the intentional building of community. Within the advisory curriculum, dialogues about gender, sexuality, racism, bullying, responsibility and social justice move students to examine their lives, question assumptions, and imagine the future. Clubs and affinity groups such as the Diversity Project, the 5/6 and 7/8 Black Student Unions provide support at each level, and students often organize independently around topics and issues of interest. Middle School students regularly share their insights at Lower School and form broad alliances at Metro DC Diversity Leadership Conferences.
Upper School stresses contribution, commitment, activism and global vision. All ninth graders attend peer-led diversity training and a Freshman Studies course emphasizing personal responsibility. Clubs such as the Upper School diversity club Team 14, Black Student Union, GLSBT (Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Bisexual, transgender Alliance), the Asian Student Alliance, and many others foster dialogue and promote equity. Each affinity group is encouraged to share its perspective through assemblies and other programs. Students debate important issues, question the status quo and support initiatives for change. Local and national student diversity leadership conferences such as the annual People of Color Conference help students step confidently into the larger world. In keeping with its core Quaker values, Sidwell Friends encourages students to reflect on the present and “let their lives speak” so that they may impact the future in meaningful ways.
