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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fairfax is almost totally blue.  Not sure why equality is not vigorously supported.  Hopefully there will now be state action.[/quote]

I think everyone supports the idea of equality.  FCPS has been aggressive in the last few years about pushing the strongest teachers and administrators into weaker schools.  So how do you propose to implement equality?  Does equality mean affirmative action at TJ?  Lower AAP cutoffs for URMs?  Busing Eastern county Kids? Rezoning?  Does equality mean equal opportunity or equal results?  Do you think you can dump an unprepared kid with put strong support at home into AAP or TJ and they will succeed?  These are real issues. Especially in a county where parents sacrifice financially and pay a premium to buy into a good school zone.[/quote]

Of course these are real issues, but [b]it's annoying that a bunch of Asian immigrants come before the School Board[/b] and demand that the School Board not even consider them, because they are worried that at some future point it might mean some more non-Asian kids get into AAP or TJ.  It's like the entire system has to replicate what they were used to in their home countries.[/quote]

It's good that people are coming forward and making their voices heard, even if you disagree with them, even if they are saying things that you think are dumb or self-centered or anti-One Fairfax.  Engagement is always good.  [/quote]

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