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How's your DC treated at his/her independent school? Do you think fairly? [b]Yes.[/b]
Is it easier for boys than girls? [b]Girls have a much easier time (especially in the lower grades), regardless of race, because they tend to follow rules better in general.[/b]

Which schools do a good job educating children of color? [b]The ones with a diverse staff (AA teachers, administrators, board members, etc.)  GDS, Beauvoir, STA.  I've heard Sheridan does as well, despite the fact that the staff as not as diverse as they would like it to be.[/b]

I've heard varying stories some great and some horrible? Do elite blacks fair better than FA blacks? 
[b]Yes- just as elite whites/hispanic/asian kids often get more second chances, benefit of the doubt, etc.  Two poorly behaved boy classmates of our child's (both white) come to mind - same teachers, same bad behavior.  The board member kid's behavior was described as "sprited/great sense of humor" while the non-board parent's kid was "disruptive" and referred for outside counseling.[/b]

I know this is like talking about the elephant in the room but I really would like to hear your well thought out views. Please if you can't respond responsibly don't add your input! Just want to hear other parents perspectives of all races. [/quote]

I think independent schools work very hard to be racially diverse and inclusive - it's much easier to manage than the socio-economic differences.  The independent schools my children have attended purposely reach out to AA parents for PA leadership roles, board membership and other committees to ensure diverse representation.   It's more of a challenge to create socio-economic diversity because independent schools are dependent upon tuition and big donors.[/quote]

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