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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems like the VDOE under Youngkin would have policy levers over Governor's Schools in Virginia prior to the 2023 elections.

After all, it was Atif Qarni's demand that local school systems operating Governor's Schools come up with "diversity plans" that led Brabrand to change the TJ admissions process.

At a minimum, the VDOE might demand that local school systems operating Governor's Schools not employ certain "experience factors" in their admissions processes that are understood to discriminate against some students based on their SES in order to benefit other students.  [/quote]

Is there some reason that it is difficult to understand that benefiting students who come from disadvantaged situations is not discriminating against students who come from advantaged situations?
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This is where there is a lot of noise.

As an Asian I have no issues with a process that yields better outcomes for URMs at TJ.  I totally get the impact of inter-generational discrimination against the AA community and I am supportive of affirmative action that should yield a class like the one for TJ’25.

My issue is that was rushed through last year was politically expedient and flawed from a process perspective.  There was no need for the hurry from the board and Braband.  They could have taken time and consulted folks.  But they could not wait because politics came before student welfare.

So this is about doing the right thing- affirmative action and a well thought out process vetted via wide consultation. This is not about Asians vs URMs.  Bug that narrative suits the extremists on all sides[/quote]

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