The Obama Girls and Blacks at Sidwell

17 Dec 2008 By

The Obama Girls and Blacks at Sidwell

A series from Jack and Jill Politics. [I] [II] [III] There’s more to come, so check back.

From Part II:

The Obamas need to know that their children will become probably a lot better educated about their father’s government, beliefs and policies than they ever have before through going to Sidwell. At a minimum, they should be prepared to answer some direct & specific questions that don’t involve dolls, High School Musical, Gossip Girls, puppies nor slumber parties. No matter what reassurances administrators may give, politics is pervasive at Sidwell and really everywhere else in DC. Especially when the powerful mix.

There’s a powerful story in there about the experience of learning about apartheid in South Africa. Must read.

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  • http://www.caterwauling.com Dawn

    We kind of figured they’d end up at Sidwell and while we know they’ll have a fantastic education, I think a lot of us in this area were hoping they’d go into the D.C. public school system instead. I know, I appreciate the security risk, but I tell ya, I bet the educational system would improve mightily if Barack’s girls weren’t getting the type of education they — and all the young’ns in this country — deserve.