DC White flight - what will it mean for education?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP. As a Black middle class parent, I cringe when I read DCUM posts about race and schools. I have never had any conversations with my white friends about these matters but I imagine they happen, just not when I’m around. It then makes it awkward when I’m in a group and wonder what they are really thinking. Can anyone else relate?

Yes! I USUALLY resist engaging. I am hyperaware that many of these posters are fellow parents who smile in our faces and talk trash about Black people on anonymous forums.

And vice versa, of course. It’s called the civilized veneer vs. the anonymous forum. I am perfectly aware I am being called a Karen behind my back or at least in people’s heads. Now you will say I probably am a Karen even though you don’t know me. And others would say you are (insert stereotype about Black women here) even though they don’t know you.

I'm not sure what you mean by vice versa...unless you believe in reverse racism?

If you think you are being called a Karen behind your back, it's likely because you are generally an insufferable person who likes to race bait people online. You blow that dog whistle...

No, I am not a racist or blowing a dog whistle but not surprised you would say that on this anonymous forum. Case rested.

The point is that people say things behind other people’s backs and not to their faces. Wow. Surprise.

I am sorry PP that people completely misunderstood you and were rude.
This is why I don’t discuss anything meaningful outside my circle of friends.

[Anonymous]

To answer the initial question - it doesn’t mean anything good just as it never did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think living in DC is education itself. These kids have access to American history, culture, politics, sports and a lot more. Being able to take public transport opens up so many opportunities for teens. You experience all sort of diversity here.

You've access to so many internships, jobs and volunteer opportunities. For a go getter kid, sky is the limit here. You can have great education, have amazing experiences and build great resume to get into any college you want. Elite colleges value these experiences and have best financial aid programs to avoid debt.

I don't know if this is a troll, mild sarcasm, or just complete idiocy. An education riding on public transportation?! LMAO. You realize of course that there are plenty of kids in diverse cities in Europe and Asia (I'm assuming you don't just think skin color = diversity since the important thing here is diversity of thought and experience) and they are also actually EDUCATING their children. Most countries trounce us the international standards exams.

Not sure if this is what the PP meant, but there are tons of unique experiences my ES students get to take part of. We partner with a different embassy every year and visit and learn about their culture. We work with the nationals to understand the connections between STEM and baseball. We go to the Kennedy Center for FREE multiple times per year. When you include all the free museum access it is pretty cool to be a kid in DC

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think living in DC is education itself. These kids have access to American history, culture, politics, sports and a lot more. Being able to take public transport opens up so many opportunities for teens. You experience all sort of diversity here.

You've access to so many internships, jobs and volunteer opportunities. For a go getter kid, sky is the limit here. You can have great education, have amazing experiences and build great resume to get into any college you want. Elite colleges value these experiences and have best financial aid programs to avoid debt.

I don't know if this is a troll, mild sarcasm, or just complete idiocy. An education riding on public transportation?! LMAO. You realize of course that there are plenty of kids in diverse cities in Europe and Asia (I'm assuming you don't just think skin color = diversity since the important thing here is diversity of thought and experience) and they are also actually EDUCATING their children. Most countries trounce us the international standards exams.

Not sure if this is what the PP meant, but there are tons of unique experiences my ES students get to take part of. We partner with a different embassy every year and visit and learn about their culture. We work with the nationals to understand the connections between STEM and baseball. We go to the Kennedy Center for FREE multiple times per year. When you include all the free museum access it is pretty cool to be a kid in DC

That's great but it doesn't make your kid a better candidate for a software engineer than a kid in India or China who actually got a good math and science education. How many Kennedy center visits does it take to equal two extra years of math?

This doesn't have to be A or B, you can strive for good academics and for good life experiences to become a multidimensional person, who can do more than what a computer program can do.

[Anonymous]

There is a reason moving to suburban schools doesn't lead to desired college admissions results.

[Anonymous]

so has this thread turned into DCPS parents against MCPS parents?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:so has this thread turned into DCPS parents against MCPS parents?

Seems like it's turned into people who actually read the article versus people who'd rather racebait online.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Elite colleges want go getters not spoon fed applicants.

Yet they'll still fill out their classes with boarding school kids and kids from elite privates (the Harvard Westlakes, not anything in this city)

Since everyone can attend expensive privates, better route is to stand out at inner city schools instead of blending in with suburban Jonses.

[Anonymous]

Its even more beneficial for white and Asian kids to attend inner city schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Elite colleges want go getters not spoon fed applicants.

Yet they'll still fill out their classes with boarding school kids and kids from elite privates (the Harvard Westlakes, not anything in this city)

Since everyone can attend expensive privates, better route is to stand out at inner city schools instead of blending in with suburban Jonses.

* everyone can't

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WaPo article cites family-age covid white flight as higher than elsewhere.

Will the scenario of overcrowded WoTP schools pushing out "middle class" families come sooner than threatened by JR feeder parents?

Anyone have anecdotal feedback on white flight in areas EoTP or anywhere in DC?

D.C.'s White population has declined for the first time in two decades

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/07/01/census-dc-white-population-pandemic/

Most of these families are senselessly following the heard like zombies. If they understood the benefits of diversity, urban experiences and opportunities specific to living in DC, they wouldn't even consider it. People dont know how to see out of the box.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its even more beneficial for white and Asian kids to attend inner city schools.

I can't figure out if you're someone I relate to or a total troll. This being DCUM, I have my guesses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a reason moving to suburban schools doesn't lead to desired college admissions results.

The reason is that US college admission system is based on anything other than intelligence, college readiness, and achievement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a white middle class family living in cap hill I can say the only reason we are keeping our kids in dcps is the hope of getting into DCI. We are currently in a feeder school and we cannot afford private school. Maybe a small chance we could move somewhere in upper nw eventually but that's not a guarantee. We would probably move to burbs or elsewhere if we don't get into DCI or Latin. We love DC and have been here over a decade but the never ending virtual learning was devestating and destabilizing to our family. And it went on too long...

DCI family here. I hope you get in! We are really very happy there. DD entering 9th and other DD entering 6th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a reason moving to suburban schools doesn't lead to desired college admissions results.

The reason is that US college admission system is based on anything other than intelligence, college readiness, and achievement.

You can have both and need both to advance in real life, personally and professionally.