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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP. As a Black middle class parent, I cringe when I read DCUM posts about race and schools. I have never had any conversations with my white friends about these matters but I imagine they happen, just not when I’m around. It then makes it awkward when I’m in a group and wonder what they are really thinking. Can anyone else relate?[/quote]

Yes! I USUALLY resist engaging. I am hyperaware that many of these posters are fellow parents who smile in our faces and talk trash about Black people on anonymous forums. [/quote]

Curious. Do you live in NW? If not, are you cool with the middle school status quo in the rest of the city? Do you think it’s racist to offer advanced classes in middle school? I genuinely care about your perspective. [/quote]

I’m the person you are responding to above. No, I do not live in NW. What I will say is that I do not want my children to be an “other” or referred to that way. It is very divisive and can wreak havoc on my children’s self esteem. Most kids are capable.  Some need more help than others - both black kids AND white kids, and kids of other ethnicities who are often left out of these discussions. We teach our children to respect others, find similarities whenever they can and champion the causes of others. We build. We do not tear down.

The comments on here do champion a cause but I feel like my children are not part of the “we.” Instead, it’s “us” and “you people” or “well, not really you people but those other people that look like you and you identify with culturally.” I realize those thoughts may come from a minority, but these types of thoughts can spread like wild fire. History tell us how dangerous they can be.

Yes, my children will likely stay in DC Public for middle school. Yes, we are aware that the majority of DC kids are behind in core subjects. We think the teachers are great and they challenge our kids when feasible. Whenever there are groups of kids who are excelling in a subject, teachers find a way to differentiate. We absolutely hope and pray that DC Middle Schools increase in rigor and challenge all kids. Yes, I want the same things that you do for your kids - but I want them for your kids, my kids and everybody’s kids.

I can only deal with DCUM in small doses. So, I just came back to read responses. I don’t usually post here but someone out there is being influenced by this [/quote]

I’m the PP. Thanks for your thoughts and the work you put into your response. And know that I took it to heart. [/quote]

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