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Florida parents outraged by school's 'White advantage' statement
Florida parents say the board's pledge promotes racism rather than dismantling it
Florida county school board could revamp its core principles following weeks of parental backlash over a pledge to dismantle "White advantage" in the school system.
The Palm Beach County School Board has reportedly been inundated with messages from frustrated parents after the board released a new declaration earlier this month.
In a mission statement posted to the board’s website, it vowed to eliminate racism and systems of inequity, but Florida parents have argued the statement is at odds with their intended goal.
"Your statement is dividing us, and it incites racism," mother of two, Jessica Martinez, told board members Wednesday, according to The Palm Beach Post.
The statement says the board is committed to "dismantling structures rooted in white advantage and transforming our system by hearing and elevating under-represented voices, sharing power, recognizing and eliminating bias, and redistributing resources to provide equitable outcomes."
But parents have said the statement agreed to by the board earlier this month goes too far.