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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it absolutely has to do with racism. People think black and Hispanic kids just aren’t as gifted as white kids. There is always suspicion if a school has high minority attendance that those kids will somehow hold the brilliant white children back. This is pervasive among white parents in NWDC. I have mentioned my dc is going to apply to Banneker and I have had folks tell me that it is an inferior school. Honestly, I have dropped many friends over this. There are some really toxic aspects to folks in NWDC. My dc is in 6th grade and is planning on applying to Banneker.[/quote]

Some...though I would pick McKinley over Bannekar any day.  I didn't like Banneker at all.  But I find the biggest factor in why kids go to Wilson (and Walls) over other options...transportation.  Kids can walk to Wilson...metro to Walls.  Banneker, McKinley all require commuting challenges so unless it is the perfect fit ...why?  Plus, if your kid has gone to Deal they are used to big schools and tend to like them.  Not all.  And the breadth of classes is much better at Wilson.  [/quote]

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