Tag Archives: Viewpoint discrimination

“Identity politics” at LEAP

Posted on March 19, 2007 by David

Why would a counseling professional discuss adolescent identity formation and challenges to fitting in at school, and fail to include a discussion of sexual orientation and gender conformity? This is an excellent question, and one that several parents asked me … Continue reading →

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Listening to youth?

Posted on February 5, 2007 by David

Loudoun County is “listening to youth” – except when “somebody” might object to what they have to say. It turns out that the Loudoun Youth Initiative, created, endorsed and administered by county government to address the problems identified by youth, … Continue reading →

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Don’t poke the bear

Posted on March 9, 2006 by David

Archive of drama policy material The panel on the LCPS theatrical presentations policy held last night was very illuminating – kudos to the LEAP program coordinators for pulling it together. There will be a detailed report later below the fold, … Continue reading →

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Drama teachers navigating new policy

Posted on October 15, 2005 by David

Loudoun Connection October 15, 2005 By Kim Centazzo Andrew Curtin is a first-year teacher at Park View High School in Sterling. Although he did not work for Loudoun County Public Schools in 2004, the theatre teacher has been affected by … Continue reading →

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It still comes down to the heckler’s veto.

Posted on July 15, 2005 by David

As everyone likely knows by now, the Loudoun County School Board has adopted a policy for regulating theatrical presentations in our public schools. Language proposed by Delgaudio sycophant Warren Geurin was added to the policy that was drafted at the May 25 Legislative and Policy Committee meeting. This language differed significantly from the amendment that Delgaudio, et al was publicly promoting (prohibiting “sexual themes, depiction of sexual acts and the promotion of sexuality,” language that has no legal definition and was clearly not going to get anywhere). Continue reading →

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Group Threatens Play Policy Lawsuit

Posted on June 30, 2005 by David

Leesburg Today June 30, 2005 By Allen Browning A delegation of speakers staged an encore presentation of the play policy debate Tuesday night when one speaker told the school board his organization would sue if the newly adopted policy results … Continue reading →

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Sensible Policy on Plays

Posted on June 8, 2005 by David

Loudoun Times-Mirror June 8, 2005 By David Weintraub The policy on theatrical presentations that the Legislative and Policy Committee has voted to recommend to the full School Board is a reasonable compromise that should satisfy those who are concerned about … Continue reading →

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