Beyond Antisemitism?

Edit: Added clarity regarding our position that Antisemitism, self-directed Racism, and the other “isms” are disqualifiers for leadership.

WIP: Will add salary charts, resume stuff.

“If I have an interview for a job,” he said. “I’m going to say that I believe in equity, justice, access and will lead with radical love.”
-Dr. William Jackson

source: https://window.wwu.edu/leading-radical-love

We lead… but do we lead in the right direction?

Initially, Dr. William Jackson appears rather inspiring

But after working closely with Dr. William Jackson, you might develop some questions.

Maybe something like this happens to your child under his leadership: Antisemietic issues at Nathan Hale High School

There are often many sides to a story and I have no idea what transpired at Seattle Public School’s Nathan Hale High School. Based on what I my experienced/observed, I curious if its more of a parent management technique (managing out) vs anything about that child personally.

Dear black fathers, please be less present…
-Dr. Jackson

• Advising black parents, potentially other parents, to check in on academics once a week feels like terrible advice, even for schools that aren’t failing their students.

• It is exciting that he “Would have a joy giving a public lecture and dissertation on Structural Racism in the American Public School System. But that would bore all of us here today.” -Dr. William Jackson Actually, I would find his lecture AMAZING… a popcorn worthy event!

Please... let us bask in your leadership!

It feels like there is a lot of leadership opportunity between giving black father’s wreckless parenting advice and providing spontanous dissertations on “Strucural Racism in the American Public School System." EDIT: Assuming Dr. William Jackson is innocent Antisemitism, self-directed Racism, etc. I sincerely hope Dr. William Jackson finds that opportinity space to lead.

In general, (not specific to Dr. William Jackson, his lawsuit, etc.) it is troubling how far some educators might let bad situations go. Some educators seem to, either implicitly or explicitly, encourage unprofessional and dangerous behavior. It is deeply troubling.

Hug your kids,
Will