Concerned Sewickley Parents, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In short, the scope and scale of the problems faced by our school required the fresh perspective of new leadership, Birtwell said. hoped-for outcomes that are developmentally appropriate, and thoughtfully conceived." Sewickley Academy Somerset Township, Eighty Four, PA. 7/27/21 - "The head of school being fired and almost the entire administration is an extremely unusual situation in the independent school world," Gary Neils, Penn. We wish to address the Concerned Sewickley Parents who authored the petition advertisement on page 7 in the Sewickley Herald's March 31 edition. Hi! Last week, The Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 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Now, this appears to be part of the growing national debate over the teaching of critical race theory a view of history seen through the lens of racial discrimination and its impact. He appeared on a July 7 Fox News segment and was introduced only as a father of two running for school board. 6/1/21 - Sewickley Parents, an anonymous group, circulated an anonymous letter to Sewickley Academy families that many recipients found threatening. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users to see our latest opportunities and sign-up to volunteer. "The firings were retaliatory against anyone in support of diversity in education and plans to attract recruit and retain people of color. We would like to see the following actions implemented immediately: Sproul did not respond to a request for comment. 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We seek to ensure that Sewickley Academy provides academic excellence in a diverse environment, attracts, retains, and celebrates the best faculty in the country, and provides a curriculum and culture free of ideological agendas. Please let us know how we can help. The letter, which the school also sent to the Sewickley Herald, comes after Academy representatives met with a concerned group of parents July 30 to discuss the schools plans for its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice plan dubbed EnVision 2024. Search for a new Assistant Head of School with experience and qualification While Nesmith remembers his years at Sewickley Academy fondly, he also recognizes the longstanding issues that Sewickley Academy has with race. Is Sewickley Academy's / CBS Pittsburgh. July 23, 2021 / 6:55 PM Please see www.concernedsewickleyparents.org for details. Birtwell said the dwindling student enrollment has prompted existing students to leave for other schools, which affects the student experience. Paid Advertisement The sudden dismissal of four administrators and one teacher each one committed to a strategic diversity plan has kindled the controversy over the teaching of the impact of race and discrimination in historical events. Birtwell concluded the letter by mentioning this will not be the last time she will be open to the public about Sewickley Academys internal workings, and that she is proud to be a member of the community. The school has been experiencing a steady decline in enrollment since 2002, when it had 804 students. SEWICKLEY, Pa. (KDKA) -- Sewickley Academy is a prestigious private school ensconced in one of the region's wealthiest communities, but it is becoming a flashpoint in the national debate over race and education. Learn the Timeline: 2014-2021 - 19 professional development workshops were conducted to strengthen the faculty, and define an incremental and sustainable path forward." The Facebook page shared anti-CRT content as far back as April 2021, claiming the Biden administration want[s] to rewrite American history.. Were seeing it as a movement and instead of take back your country, its take back our school, saidDominic Odom, a representative of Concerned Sewickley Parents, which formed in response to the firings of the five Sewickley Academy faculty and administrators. The anti-CRT advocacy at Sewickley Academy is not unique in the area, though, and barely concealed ties to right-wing officials, organizations, and media are a common thread among the people calling for bans of critical race theory throughout the region. Paid for by concernedsewickleyparents.org In this conversation. "2020/2021 Enrollment is the highest it's been in three years." and Parents and Community Partners) were involved in the development of EnVision24 and the accompanying Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice (DEI-SJ) Plan. Sewickley Academy is now facing a civil rights lawsuit from former director of admissions and financial aid Douglas Leek, who is Black, alleging racial discrimination. Contact Us - Sewickley Parents Organization We Are Stronger Together Please join our email list by completing the form. 2014-2021 - 19 professional development workshops were conducted to strengthen the faculty, and define an incremental and sustainable path forward." These standards are in practice at comparable independent schools in The parents of 10 26 Veteran Senior School teachers are considering leaving Sewickley Academy students are considering leaving Sewickley Academy Go to concernedsewickleyparents.org for survey Last week, The Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) presented Sewickley Academy with multiple formal complaints submitted by various constituents. Paid Advertisement CONCERNED SE W ICKLEY PARENTS What Is Happening at Sewickley Academy Affects The Whole Community The Sewickley Academy Board of Trustees Needs to Answer the Following: Why Were Six Senior Leaders Fired (Including All Of The (3) Most Senior Leaders Of Color)? Press Release. And theyre not progressive. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users I think the Academy has this perception of how they see themselves. The post Critical race theory protests in Pgh-area schools have ties to GOP organizing, right-wing media appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star . In an email to Pittsburgh City Paper, she called critical race theory racist itself, based on an excerpt from Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalisms Looming Catastrophe by Voddie T. Baucham, who has collaborated with the Koch-funded Heritage Foundation. In your petition, you demand that several actions be taken by Sewickley Academys Board of Trustees and Head of School. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Go to concernedsewickleyparents.org for survey Send a message to info@sewickleyparents.org Become A Member Concerned Sewickley Parents @sewickleyparent "The Man Who Fired Dr. Wolfe is a Coward & Not Half The Educator She Is" - Dr. Barrett Gough High School History Teacher Concerned Sewickley Parents Retweeted Talia Kirkland @talia_kirkland Removal of restrictions on free speech "that damages the rep. of the school," a reference to the S.A. Handbook. www.sewickleyacademy.org. Administration cites "mutual separation." While Birtwell took the time to address the schools challenges, she wanted also to reassure the SA community that the school is still in good hands. Concerned Sewickley Parents outraged over recent siege of power at the school; dismissal of key administrators and faculty, and the diminution of the equity and Inclusion plan. Academic Excellence on the Decline? Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburghs oldest independent coeducational school. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Borocampusrec. Photos. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users Sewickley Academy Interim Head of School Ashley Birtwell. When Inequality Exists In One Area of a Community, It Affects the Whole Community The Sewickley Academy Board of Trustees Needs to Commit to the Following: Immediately hire a competent DEI-SJ consultant to transition the school through this difficult time. NAIS Principles of Good Practice. Nesmith still maintains hope that the school will improve and better serve its minority students and families, but he also implores white community members to speak up on the issue and notes that their silence and complicity can be just as harmful as those who go out of their way to speak up and act. Recipients found threatening the Academy has this perception of how they see themselves, right-wing appeared! 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