Seattle School Wipes Away Halloween Parade, Claiming It ‘Marginalizes’ Students Of Color
Looks like Seattle public schools are doing without their Halloween parade this year because its effects on marginalized students of color who don’t celebrate the holiday.
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The school district released a statement saying the pandemic did not play a role in their decision and that have not received any complaints from parents.
Rather, some students had “requested to be isolated on campus while the event took place,” the statement said, citing the district’s “unwavering commitment to students of color” and plans to replace the parade with “more inclusive and educational opportunities during the school day.”
Stanley Jaskot, principal of B.F Day Elementary School agreed with the decision when he stated, “Several of our students historically opted for an alternate activity in the library while the pumpkin parade took place,” he said. “This was an isolating situation and not consistent with our values of being an inclusive and safe place for all our students – especially students of color and those with a sensitivity to all the noise and excitement of the parade.”
KOMO shared this statement in the school’s Oct. 8 newsletter offers insight about what’s behind the decision:
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“Halloween events create a situation where some students must be excluded for their beliefs, financial status, or life experience. Costume parties often become an uncomfortable event for many children, and they distract students and staff from learning. Large events create changes in schedules with loud noise levels and crowds. Some students experience over stimulation, while others must deal with complex feelings of exclusion. It’s uncomfortable and upsetting for kids.”
#Socialites do you think more schools should follow this rule?