{"id":2106576,"date":"2023-11-23T11:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T16:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-school-system-suggests-that-many-in-public-schools-dont-celebrate-thanksgiving\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T11:33:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T16:33:46","slug":"virginia-school-system-suggests-that-many-in-public-schools-dont-celebrate-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-school-system-suggests-that-many-in-public-schools-dont-celebrate-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia schools say some students don&#8217;t observe Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvirginia-school-system-suggests-that-many-in-public-schools-dont-celebrate-thanksgiving%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106576&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Superintendent of America&#8217;s \u200cWealthiest County Downplays\u2063 Thanksgiving<\/h2>\n<p>In a controversial move, the superintendent of Loudoun County, Virginia has\u200d relegated Thanksgiving to the\u2062 status of a religious and\u200c partisan holiday celebrated by\u2064 only some. \u200cIn a message to families, Superintendent Aaron Spence acknowledged \u2062that &#8220;many families\u200d will celebrate Thanksgiving&#8221; but emphasized \u2064the importance of gratitude during the break, regardless of whether or not they observe\u2062 the\u200b holiday.<\/p>\n<p>This decision has\u2064 sparked criticism,\u2064 with opponents arguing that it undermines efforts to integrate immigrants and instill American values in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-teachers-threaten-school-shutdown-if-their-district-declines-to-provide-subsidized-housing\/\" title=\"Portland teachers threaten school shutdown over lack of subsidized housing.\">public school\u200d students<\/a>. They believe that by treating Thanksgiving as a potentially divisive celebration, the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-who-resisted-reopening-schools-took-thousands-from-teacher-unions\/\" title=\"Democrats Who Resisted Reopening Schools Took Thousands From Teacher Unions\">school system<\/a> is fostering a\u2063 fragmented society. Furthermore, some on the Left\u2063 view the Pilgrims as colonizers and question the need to celebrate their role in American history.<\/p>\n<p>Abbie Platt, a \u200cmother of three LCPS students, expressed her \u200doutrage, calling Spence&#8217;s message &#8220;insulting.&#8221; She believes that Thanksgiving is a significant\u2064 holiday that celebrates the \u2062origins of America and what makes the country great.<\/p>\n<h3>A Disturbing Trend<\/h3>\n<p>Platt is not \u2063alone in her concerns. Kari LaBell, a newly-elected Republican school board member, \u200bbelieves that Spence&#8217;s message reflects his &#8220;woke background.&#8221; She argues that \u2063while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-school-system-suggests-that-many-in-public-schools-dont-celebrate-thanksgiving\/\" title=\"Virginia schools say some students don't observe Thanksgiving\">school system\u200b acknowledges\u2064 numerous \u200binternational holidays<\/a>,\u200d it has stopped mentioning Easter \u200band Christmas, instead referring to them as\u2064 winter and spring breaks. LaBell worries\u2064 that this deliberate rewriting of American history is deeply troubling.<\/p>\n<p>LaBell also raises concerns about the number of days students \u200dare not in school due to various holidays and teacher work days. She \u200bquestions whether the focus on inclusivity should take precedence over consistent student attendance and learning.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia, known as the home of many \u2062of America&#8217;s founding fathers,\u2064 claims to\u2064 have celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1619, predating the more commonly recognized event at \u2062Plymouth Rock in 1621.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the backlash,\u200b LCPS spokesman Dan Adams was\u2063 unavailable for\u200c comment as he was celebrating Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/prosecutor-who-tried-to-jail-loudoun-dad-wiped-out-at-the-ballot-box\">Prosecutor Who Tried To Jail Loudoun Dad \u200dWiped Out At The Ballot\u00a0Box<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/doj-attorney-committed-severe-violation-running-for-loudoun-school-board-as-democrat-congressman\">DOJ Attorney Committed \u2018Severe\u2019 Violation Running For Loudoun School Board As Democrat:\u00a0Congressman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c arguments do supporters of\u2062 Superintendent Spence make for not promoting or \u2062celebrating specific\u2063 holidays in the school system?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  , the\u200d superintendent is sending a message that certain cultural practices\u200c are more important or \u2064valid than others.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of Superintendent Spence argue that he is\u2063 simply acknowledging \u2064the\u2063 diversity of the county&#8217;s population and respecting different religious \u200dand cultural traditions. They argue that it \u2062is not the role of the school system to\u2064 promote or celebrate specific holidays, as it could \u2064alienate students who do\u2062 not celebrate them.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics contend that Thanksgiving\u200c has a \u200chistorical significance in American culture, dating\u2063 back to the Pilgrims&#8217; arrival in the New World. They argue that \u2062by downplaying the holiday, Superintendent Spence is\u2064 neglecting an important part of American history and undermining the country&#8217;s\u200b values and traditions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, opponents argue that Thanksgiving \u2063is not solely a religious or partisan holiday. It is a time for families and communities to come together, \u200cexpress gratitude, and reflect on shared values, such as compassion, generosity, and unity. By diminishing the significance of Thanksgiving,\u2062 Superintendent Spence is potentially eroding these\u200c important societal values.<\/p>\n<p>This controversy also raises questions about the role of education in teaching and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-orders-20-year-oil-drilling-ban-around-chaco-canyon\/\" title=\"Biden bans oil drilling near Chaco Canyon for 20 years.\">preserving cultural heritage<\/a>. While it is crucial to respect \u2062and accommodate diverse backgrounds, it is also \u200cimportant to maintain a sense of\u2063 shared identity and common history. Thanksgiving, with\u200c its rich historical and cultural background, offers an opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Some argue \u2063that instead of \u200ddownplaying Thanksgiving, the school system should focus\u2063 on educating students about its\u200d historical significance, its\u2064 cultural impact, \u200band the value of\u2063 expressing gratitude and\u200c unity. By providing \u200dstudents with a well-rounded understanding and appreciation of Thanksgiving, the\u2063 school system can promote\u200c inclusivity while still preserving the important traditions and \u200bvalues associated with the holiday.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2063 Superintendent Aaron Spence&#8217;s decision to downplay Thanksgiving \u2062as a \u200creligious and partisan holiday has sparked \u2062controversy in Loudoun County. While\u200c some argue that his approach is\u2063 inclusive and respectful of diverse\u2064 traditions, others believe that it undermines efforts to integrate\u200c immigrants and preserve \u200cAmerican values.\u2063 Ultimately, this debate highlights the \u2062need for education systems to strike a balance \u200cbetween accommodating diversity and preserving \u200bshared cultural heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The superintendent of America&#8217;s richest county&#8217;s school system has categorized Thanksgiving as a religious and partisan holiday celebrated by only a few. In a message, Loudoun County&#8217;s Superintendent Aaron Spence mentioned that &#8220;many families will celebrate Thanksgiving&#8221; amidst the busyness, hoping for a peaceful and enjoyable time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":128,"featured_media":2106577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2106576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/128"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2106576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106576\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2106577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2106576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2106576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2106576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}