umsami Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/7/12/1547616/-Law-students-write-letter-complaining-about-prof-s-Black-Lives-Matter-shirt-get-utterly-schooled?detail=facebook IMHO, go straight to the bottom for the full letter and response. I think she did a great job. It's very logical, very patient. She truly uses their complaint as an opportunity to teach. I think one point that really stood out to me is that there is no implied "only" before Black Lives Matter. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Saw that on FB. I think her response is wonderful. I learned something from reading it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 She was excellent. I loved it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 That second part, on writing, was particularly fantastic! What a smart teacher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 "There is a difference between focus and exclusion" Loved the response. If we were still homeschooling, I'd print it out and use as an argumentation lesson for ds. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 "There is a difference between focus and exclusion" Loved the response. If we were still homeschooling, I'd print it out and use as an argumentation lesson for ds. Yes! I thought this could definitely be used in homeschooling for maybe an upper middle or high school student. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 "There is a difference between focus and exclusion" Loved the response. If we were still homeschooling, I'd print it out and use as an argumentation lesson for ds. I'm definitely going to take it and use it for discussion with my teens. They (the 13 and 14yos) are in a place right now where they've locked themselves into believing anything that makes them uncomfortable is an offense. "You don't even care" is their current mantra. While I kind of expect it from their ages, I might consider throwing myself off a bridge if they can't even try to look outside of themselves by the time they're legal adults. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I love how the prof handled this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I saw that the other day. What a great response! I love how she used it to teach. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Although I appreciate her measured explanation, the slogan is too easily misunderstood and it is now linked with too much violence, hate, destruction, death threats, and outright murder. No, it's not, except among people who prefer to link it with that no matter what. But are we going to start all this again? Because if so, I'm gonna sit this one out. I've hit my drama limit for the month. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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