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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/05/31/thomas-jefferson-high-school-freshmen-admissions/

I get that these are just four kids and may not represent all the new admits under the new systems, but it was really nice to hear. They are working hard and generally enjoying the experience. They had zero shot of getting in with the old system and seem to be doing more than fine academically at TJ. I am really proud of them. I love that they are not paying attention to all the hate, they are just doing their thing. Go on, Ms. Rocket Scientist! Love that gal!

Good luck to the new class: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/05/25/tj-class-of-2026-data/.  Head up. We believe in you. [/quote]

I agree, BUT I don't think it ever was in question that these kids couldn't do "fine academically" at TJ.  Even before the change, there were many, many students who were denied admissions who clearly could have handled the work as well.  The problem isn't with the students being admitted; it's the ones being denied who clearly would also benefit from the education, regardless of their race and SE status.[/quote]

There have been many posts here carefully looking at drop-out numbers, hoping to see high numbers of drop-outs or failed classes or remedial classes or anything showing that these kids couldn't do fine academically.  Don't be disingenuous.[/quote]

I'm sure you're right.  And they were being naive.  [/quote]

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