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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So you're saying that DCPS simply will not use any method to reduce overcrowding that restricts access for black or Hispanic students?

If that's the answer, then DCPS should say it clearly.[/quote]
FYI to anyone else reading, they HAVE stated this clearly, multiple times. They were explicit about this during the big boundary review a few years ago and then again at this recent meeting. They have been consistent on this. The segregation issue in DC is staring everyone in the face. It is passive aggressive to claim you don't understand when really you do understand but you don't agree. If you don't believe desegregation and diversity in schools is important then maybe it's your turn to clearly state your principles and desired solutions. [/quote]
Thanks for your clear response.  I don't think DCPS ever states that clearly; saying DCPS wants solutions that "promote equity, excellence and diversity" is not saying clearly that solutions cannot restrict access for black and Hispanic students.

To be clear, I don't have any problem with racial diversity and desegregation; I'm all for it.  But we need to be clear about what our true goals are, and what our available tools are.

Solving a complex problem like this doesn't happen if people aren't clear about the limits.  Using vague language and hidden parameters just makes it harder.  Also, we ought to ask ourselves if the true goal of all this is to decrease overcrowding in Deal-Wilson, or if the true goal is to desegregate the city.  The solutions may be very different.[/quote]

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