The high school sunset Williamson County (Brentwood, tn) as a «homework» was to imagine myself as a slave. The children were instructed to brainstorm about the expectations placed on his imaginary slaves.
«Your family owns slaves. Make a list of expectations for the slaves your family,» written in one of the cells the job of eighth grade.
«Homework», which is very roughly related to the issues of slavery, immigration and child labour, the students received Wednesday in the class in the social Sciences, reports The Tennessean reported.
The task also included writing poems or lyrics, which «compare and contrast the lives of the plantation owners and their slaves.» In addition, children were supposed to draw a political cartoon depicting immigrant labor in the United States.
«My sister is one of the few black children in this school, so I can’t sit idly by when things like that slip,» — wrote in «Twitter» Dan Fountain, brother of the eighth-grader who received a controversial task.
What are y alls a thoughts on my sisters HW?🤔 pic.twitter.com/HLp1NJdJtg
— Danny Boy (@danholfountain) February 28, 2019
The school administration recognized the mistake of the teachers and soon issued an official apology for the gross violation of the educational process. Teachers who came up with the racist problem, too, apologized. They stressed that inappropriate job was canceled.
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— Dr. Mike Looney (@wcsDirofSchools) February 28, 2019
The Director of the school of sunset, Tim brown said he was sorry about the situation.
«I admit that this task was inappropriate and is taking steps to remedy the situation. I will continue to have constructive conversations with their teacher about creating assignments that take into account perspectives from all sides,» said brown.
According to the Department of education of Tennessee, 70% of students in high school sunset white.
