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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The whole discussion about how many applicants of which race applied and how many of which race were accepted is not relevant. Only the most qualified and most able students should be accepted regardless of race. TJ is a national treasure that is role model for the whole country and the state. We should encourage development of more schools like TJ and encourage and promote good study habits and good teachers so that everyone regardless of race can develop and grow to their fullest potential.   [/quote]

Race is relevant to the extent that the sharp decline in students interested in the school appears to be strongly correlated with the increase in Asian students.  As a matter of social science, if not pedagogy, that is worth discussing.

As for whether TJ is a "role model" for other jurisdictions, you haven't even begun to make that case.  How does having a single magnet school filled primarily with students of one ethnicity spur students in other schools to "develop and grow to their fullest potential"?  Your assumption is that everything about TJ ought to be seen as an example that inspires others.  Apart from your wanting to put TJ on a pedestal, what is your evidence that the school actually serves that purpose?

One could just as easily argue that TJ harms other schools by depriving them of good students, and reduces the incentive that might otherwise exist to ensure that ALL students reach their potential.  One could also argue that the predominance of Asian students at TJ sends a strong message to other students that they should not bother exerting themselves, because it's mostly Asian students who'll end up there anyway.  How does it motivate black or Hispanic students to see the county publish statistics year after year that highlight how few of them are admitted to TJ?

Why would other states want to replicate that, unless they were sure the good would outweigh the bad?  I'm open to being convinced, but the only thing you've convinced me of so far is that you have a high opinion of yourself. [/quote]

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