One Fairfax

[Anonymous]

It was very disappointing to hear multiple Asian speakers testifying in front of the School Board last night against One Fairfax, which reflects an institutional commitment by FCPS to greater equity in education. All they could talk about was how greater opportunities for others might hurt AAP or keep their own snowflakes out of TJHSST. I hope the School Board sends a strong message to these people that they meant what they said when they supported One Fairfax and that other kids besides those at Carson AAP, Rocky Run AAP, Longfellow AAP, and TJHSST matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It was very disappointing to hear multiple Asian speakers testifying in front of the School Board last night against One Fairfax, which reflects an institutional commitment by FCPS to greater equity in education. All they could talk about was how greater opportunities for others might hurt AAP or keep their own snowflakes out of TJHSST. I hope the School Board sends a strong message to these people that they meant what they said when they supported One Fairfax and that other kids besides those at Carson AAP, Rocky Run AAP, Longfellow AAP, and TJHSST matter.

What is One Fairfax?

[Anonymous]

This is the policy that FCPS has been working on to get it going for a while. The core value is that everyone regardless of race or economic background should have access to same educational opportunities. It will take some time to see what it means to everyone but there is certainly a concerning voice that it could mean some students who quality for AAP or TJ will not be admitted, and some students who don't quality will be found eligible.

[Anonymous]

So bottom line it’s an affirmative action initiative to increase AA & Hispanic #s in AAP and at TJ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So bottom line it’s an affirmative action initiative to increase AA & Hispanic #s in AAP and at TJ?

No. Nice try at simplicity and dog-whistling, though. It’s a campaign to raise awareness around how the learning needs of all students are being met. If black and Hispanic kids aren’t getting into TJ, for example, then Fairfax has to look at how those students are being taught and what’s missing in their instruction.

[Anonymous]

Please help me to understand how having a different skin color has anything to do with the type of education a student is receiving in FCPS? If no students at all were getting TJ from a certain middle school than you could look at that school for instructional issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So bottom line it’s an affirmative action initiative to increase AA & Hispanic #s in AAP and at TJ?

No. Nice try at simplicity and dog-whistling, though. It’s a campaign to raise awareness around how the learning needs of all students are being met. If black and Hispanic kids aren’t getting into TJ, for example, then Fairfax has to look at how those students are being taught and what’s missing in their instruction.

And if what's missing is parents who focus on getting their kids into AAP and TJ . . . ? Then what?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So bottom line it’s an affirmative action initiative to increase AA & Hispanic #s in AAP and at TJ?

No. Nice try at simplicity and dog-whistling, though. It’s a campaign to raise awareness around how the learning needs of all students are being met. If black and Hispanic kids aren’t getting into TJ, for example, then Fairfax has to look at how those students are being taught and what’s missing in their instruction.

And if what's missing is parents who focus on getting their kids into AAP and TJ . . . ? Then what?

Not sure what your point is. The teachers and staff can only control how they teach the students in front of them. They can’t control what parents are doing outside of school. All students don’t learn in the same way or have the same needs. The point of One Fairfax is to ensure all students have equity and access to the same high standards. That’s on the teachers and staff.

[Anonymous]

It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

[Anonymous]

So if One Fairfax has nothing to do with increasing URM in AAP programs and at TJ, why is there concern being expressed? Your perspective, OP, although clumsily stated, suggests this iniative is simply to ensure every student has a successful educational experience. Perhaps boundaries are the primary issue? (Ex: Lee and Mount Vernon pyramids)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

Just noticed this is the AAP forum though yall deserve to be bashed too

Fairfax basically has three types of schools/kids

The top 1/3 who bought into expensive areas (I don't blame you) or gamed the system to get into AAP (thats the bs)
The average normal kids (who are getting screwed by resoruces spent on AAP at the top and ESOL/FARMS stuff at the bottom)
The bottom kids who are mostly ESOL/FARMS and who have parents who don't value education. Schools can't fix cultural issues.

Again it's the normal middle class kids who are getting screwed who aren't gaming the system by "getting into" AAP and so are increasingly stuck in environments with way too many ESOL/FARMS kids who in many cases don't value education

Look at Montgomery County people, Fairfax County is well on its way to having it basically separate school systems for the elites in the west and then everyone else being pulled down by the growing ESOL/FARMS rates

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So if One Fairfax has nothing to do with increasing URM in AAP programs and at TJ, why is there concern being expressed? Your perspective, OP, although clumsily stated, suggests this iniative is simply to ensure every student has a successful educational experience. Perhaps boundaries are the primary issue? (Ex: Lee and Mount Vernon pyramids)

Yeah I agree that's the real issue. Politically noone wants to move boundaries around and with good reason people choose to live where they live and pay more $$$ for the school districts. Just look at Arlington and all the hate and fear for South Arlington from the North

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

Actually it will happen when we close the income gap in this country. If you think this is just about parents caring about their kids future, you’re sadly delusional in your white bubble. I’ve met parents who’ve given such a damn about their children’s future that they have literally sacrificed their safety and gone through treacherous obstacles that you can’t imagine. You couldn’t find parents who care more about their kids. AND even with all that “giving a damn,” their kids will still have different learning needs than those whose parents have access to a wealth of resources and basics such as healthcare, safe housing and food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

Actually it will happen when we close the income gap in this country. If you think this is just about parents caring about their kids future, you’re sadly delusional in your white bubble. I’ve met parents who’ve given such a damn about their children’s future that they have literally sacrificed their safety and gone through treacherous obstacles that you can’t imagine. You couldn’t find parents who care more about their kids. AND even with all that “giving a damn,” their kids will still have different learning needs than those whose parents have access to a wealth of resources and basics such as healthcare, safe housing and food.

What up racist SJW

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

Actually it will happen when we close the income gap in this country. If you think this is just about parents caring about their kids future, you’re sadly delusional in your white bubble. I’ve met parents who’ve given such a damn about their children’s future that they have literally sacrificed their safety and gone through treacherous obstacles that you can’t imagine. You couldn’t find parents who care more about their kids. AND even with all that “giving a damn,” their kids will still have different learning needs than those whose parents have access to a wealth of resources and basics such as healthcare, safe housing and food.

What up racist SJW

and I'll add Asians blow this out of the water they come over here with extremely low incomes and their kids become very successful. Too many blacks and hispanics don't value education.... that's the problem