Whose Voices?
After the discussion in class today on Thanksgiving/Columbus and the myths associated with both, in conjunction with the eloquent words shared by Marian Wright Edelman, I am left wondering about whose voices and perspectives we have not only believed, but also taught, as well. In our understanding of history, how many voices and perspectives have been forgotten? In our everyday lives, how often do we attend to those who remain silent? In our nation, why are the voices with the power and prestige heard over those who need service and help the most? To which voices have we listened? Whose voices have we ignored?
It’s time for a change.
It’s messy, complex, and hard… but it’s time for a change – now.
If what we are facing in demanding equal, quality education and with campaigning for children’s rights is truly the next Civil Rights movement, then it’s time for us to organize and act. I don’t know who the forerunners are who will be committed to spreading the cause of the forgotten few to the streets of the Capital and to Main Street alike, but action is needed today. If we ignore these voices, we will silence an entire generation. And that is not acceptable.
So, where do we start? How do we begin?
on November 22nd, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Allison,
I can not even fathom were to start, but withthe election of our new president I am very excited about the positive changes this new adminstraiton could have on educational policy. It seems that starting with policy would be the best way to effect the most people.