The most segregated schools in Maryland are in .... Howard County

[Anonymous]

This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Because segregated schools are bad for the society their children will live in.

And also because many parents care for more than just what's immediately good for their individual children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Well, I suppose if you are not white it's nbd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Because segregated schools are bad for the society their children will live in.

And also because many parents care for more than just what's immediately good for their individual children.

It can't be that many of them since the county won this designation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Because segregated schools are bad for the society their children will live in.

And also because many parents care for more than just what's immediately good for their individual children.

It can't be that many of them since the county won this designation.

+1.

I've noticed that most wealthy black families choose to segregate their own kids far far away from majority-black schools (but, funny enough, that's called integration)

[Anonymous]

I went to Oakland Mills back at the beginning of this graph.

Pretty amazing how things have changed..

[Anonymous]

Am I reading the article correctly - HoCo decides what school a neighborhood will go to depending on the price of the homes there?

The bus rides to Atholton [low FARMS rate] are among the longest despite the school being located in an area with plenty of residential density, although many of the residents closer to Atholton High School are not wealthy enough to attend it.

As developers add residential housing, neighborhoods are re-assigned to the respective school district depending on the value of the property..

Each year that goes by, and with each redistricting process, the segregation by income becomes more severe. Race also plays a part in deciding who lives where, and which school they attend.

Wow, I'm glad we decided against HoCo. And I'm Asian American. That's horrible.

[Anonymous]

OP, MCPS has been and continues to try really hard create diverse schools. MoCo also requires builders to add moderately priced units to any new development. So, I don't know why you would think MoCo was worse in terms of segregation. Sure, there are parts that are segregated, but for the most part, I find MoCo pretty diverse. I'm originally from the Bay Area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am I reading the article correctly - HoCo decides what school a neighborhood will go to depending on the price of the homes there?

The bus rides to Atholton [low FARMS rate] are among the longest despite the school being located in an area with plenty of residential density, although many of the residents closer to Atholton High School are not wealthy enough to attend it.

As developers add residential housing, neighborhoods are re-assigned to the respective school district depending on the value of the property..

Each year that goes by, and with each redistricting process, the segregation by income becomes more severe. Race also plays a part in deciding who lives where, and which school they attend.

Wow, I'm glad we decided against HoCo. And I'm Asian American. That's horrible.

I would also like clarification on this.

[Anonymous]

So if HoCo is the worst regarding segregation what is the best option between Howard and Harford Counties for good schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So if HoCo is the worst regarding segregation what is the best option between Howard and Harford Counties for good schools?

Well, sounds like Howard is a good option, if you can afford to live in an area that the county chooses to segregate as high income only and you are morally ok with that

Pretty gross though

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Because segregated schools are bad for the society their children will live in.

And also because many parents care for more than just what's immediately good for their individual children.

I completely disagree with this statement. Many parents, in theory, like the idea of less segregation, but as soon as it comes time for their precious white kids to attend school? That's a whole other ball of wax. I mean, there are those of us parents who do walk the walk, but so many more just talk the talk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Because segregated schools are bad for the society their children will live in.

And also because many parents care for more than just what's immediately good for their individual children.

I completely disagree with this statement. Many parents, in theory, like the idea of less segregation, but as soon as it comes time for their precious white kids to attend school? That's a whole other ball of wax. I mean, there are those of us parents who do walk the walk, but so many more just talk the talk.

Many parents do. And many parents don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This blogger uses the variance in the FARMS rate to say that Howard County schools are the most segregated in Maryland. He doesn't show his numbers though -- I would have bet on MCPS.

https://howardcounty640805081.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/how-did-howard-county-schools-become-the-most-segregated-county-in-maryland/?fbclid=IwAR31j6y_KYs8FYtp8HKpCCEpUIiatyIQRHkV-U5us8YRgQHHE4XAwncHH-s

I understand that politicians or reporters would sometimes be interested in this. It can be a controversial topic that can be used to gain publicity.
But in reality, why would a parent care whether the schools in the county are segregated?

Because segregated schools are bad for the society their children will live in.

And also because many parents care for more than just what's immediately good for their individual children.

Ok, let me put it this way:

When we talk about "segregation" here, I assume we are talking about people's tendency to live in a community that they feel more comfortable with (income, race, etc.), resulting in an effective "segregation". It is of course, not the "segregation" where people are forced to live/go to school in a certain area.

I understand some people may not like such a trend. But what really matters is what you want (or support) to do about it. Creating more opportunities for the low income families so that they can get better jobs? I don't have a problem with that. Messing with our school systems so that the students in the schools look less "segregated"? I do have a problem with that.