Equity (Not Equality) Push from the Elmbrook Administration
Elmbrook has denied teaching any tenets of Critical Race Theory, but evidence suggests otherwise.
Everyone in Elmbrook is on board with equality. Unfortunately, the administration has been implementing equity (partly through the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Workgroup), which is equal outcomes despite effort, not equality, which is equal opportunities.
Under the equity umbrella, the administration has ushered in divisive and racist teachings (often referred to as Critical Race Theory or CRT) through its partnership with ICS.
Some Recommended Reading from ICS
Chris Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer for Elmbrook, told the Journal Sentinel on 5/28/21 via email, "We do not teach Critical Race Theory to our students nor train our staff on its tenets."
Image Used in a Brookfield East Classroom Spring 2021
Yet, in the May 2021 Listening Session, the Board heard that CRT was referenced on 11/23/20 DEI Workgroup notes (which have now been made private) and the community has continued to notice examples of CRT in the schools and Board documents, often disguised under "Equity."
Slide Used in ENN Workgroup October 2020
Shown in the 7/22/21 Finance and Operations meeting, the District paid $5,000 for Part 2 of professional development on April 30th, 2021 by ICS Equity Institute. Transaction is viewable on page 6 on the May 2021 check register.
In March 2022, Elmbrook was highlighted nationally with a dive into our DEI Workgroup, teacher training and other district documents relating to equity.
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