Yes, white privilege exists
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White privilege is present in our education systems
Our education system is designed to promote white culture, thereby benefitting white students.
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Context
People feel respected and included in society when their culture is celebrated and included. Many Western education systems follow a Euro-centric approach. This approach unduly benefits white populations by making white history and white culture the sole culture studied in our education systems. Therefore, our education systems suffer from white privilege.
The Argument
Our sense of belonging in society and feelings of inclusivity stem from societal attitudes towards our culture. Those that belong to demographics whose culture is celebrated in society feel a much greater sense of belonging and warmth. Those who belong to a demographic whose culture is left out or mocked, feel less welcome in that society.
Western education systems are highly Eurocentric. They teach a European version of history and culture which excludes many cultures associated with non-whites. This gives white students a greater sense of belonging and affinity for the education system that people of color are not afforded - a clear example of white privilege.
Counter arguments
Premises
[P1] Feeling a greater sense of inclusion and warmth in a society is a privilege.
[P2] People feel included and respected when their culture is celebrated and included.
[P3] Many education systems only include and celebrate white culture.
[P4] Therefore, white students feel a greater sense of inclusion and belonging.
[P5] Therefore, white privilege is present in our education system.