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Originally posted by Convinced:
Hey Everybody!
Sorry I've been gone so long.... a sister's been busy! I'm facing a dilemma right now, and who better to ask than my greekchat buddies? I am currently teaching at a high school that is approx. 90% white. I came to the school because it had a really good reputation as far as test scores and access to materials (my fellow teachers can identify with the importance of that!) There are about 75 teachers on staff here; three are black. I am seriously considering going to an inner city (black) school in the fall. When I listen to my students complain about how terrible their lives are (Daddy took my car!), I feel like the world's biggest sellout. I think that I am not making a difference in anyone's life, especially MY OWN! But on the other hand, the few black students that are here talk about how bad things were before the other black teacher and I came. So what do I do? Stay for a few or leave for many?
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I meant to tell you I applaud your concern for our youth, and your committment to our people. Many teachers don't concern themselves with civic and racial duty; they think it's a farce. It's about time hearing one of our own caring for our own. I felt compelled to thank you for caring in a world of careless people.
For what it's worth...