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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think it's a function of race.  It's a function of how involved the parents are, and the value they place on education.  I'm AA and my kids are doing very well academically in FCPS public schools.  I am very involved with their academics, and don't expect the school to do everything.  My kids went into K reading, as many kids in this area do.  I think as long as you don't assume that because you are in a "great school" you can just assume they will get a great education and the school will do it all, your kids will do as well a their classmates.  I think if you value education and are an active participant in your children's education, they will also do extremely well at a lower performing school, they would just be exposed to a different environment, and may not have as many peers with the same academic goals.   Bottom line, outcome depends on how much the parents value education, are active participants and don't assume the school is solely responsible, rather than on race.  Your post is basically asking whether your kids are screwed no matter what school they go to and the answer is it, in large part, depends on you and your commitment to their academic achievement.[/quote]

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