There was another hearing with the House Education Subcomittee today (oxymoron). Today it was the heads of K-12 programs to face the music. We know the Ivy League Presidents didn’t fare well facing the Republican Clowns (looking at you Stefanik). How would heads of public schools, from only blue disticts fare. From the NYT:
In an unyielding and fiery tone, Mr. Banks challenged lawmakers and questioned their versions of events. He forcefully denied accusations that the district had poorly responded to hateful incidents. And in several heated exchanges, he unapologetically spoke over members of the House as they asked questions.
At one point, Representative Brandon Williams of New York, a Republican, scolded the chancellor for failing to take stronger action after the demonstration at Hillcrest, which Mr. Banks attended in the 1970s. Mr. Williams said that the former leader of the school, which the congressman described as “open season on Jews’ high school,” should have no place in local education. “How can Jewish students feel safe?” Mr. Williams asked. “How can Jewish students go to school knowing that he is still on your payroll?”
“I know whose payroll it is,” Mr. Banks shot back.
“And it’s not ‘open season on Jews’ school,” the chancellor continued, defending his alma mater. “It’s called Hillcrest High School.”
Hear is the video, starting with the clip the Times used: Chancellor Banks - This is How It’s Done
Maybe the Ivy’s should look to Public School heads in the future when looking for Presidents.
