Designer Read-Along: When Tone-Deaf Meets Storytime

School Board Trustee Alex Woodley reading to kids in Gucci.

Talk about a fashion faux pas. While reading to children at Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy, a school board trustee apparently thought it was appropriate to sport a Gucci jacket worth more than most families' monthly rent.

Let's put this in perspective: Glenn Duncan serves a student population that's 100% economically disadvantaged according to data from US News. These kids face real struggles daily—and in walks a trustee wearing what amounts to several months of grocery money on their back.

Nothing says "I understand your challenges" quite like flaunting a luxury item that could cover a family's housing costs for a month or two. The trustee's Gucci jacket isn't just a fashion statement—it's a statement about how disconnected some officials are from the communities they serve.

Maybe next time, leave the designer duds at home and bring more books instead? You know, that the kids could take home to read.

US News.com: Overview of Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy

Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy is a public school located in Reno, NV, which is in a large city setting. The student population of Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy is 352 and the school serves PK-5. At Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy, 17% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 17% scored at or above that level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 91%. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, which is better than that of the district. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The school enrolls 100% economically disadvantaged students. There are 21 equivalent full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor.