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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]By the way, MCPS specifically drawing boundaries to keep certain schools with low poverty rates in order to protect the property values in certain neighborhoods is absolutely segregation. It's redlining by another name. [/quote]

MCPS is has not done that in decades and not going to do that. If you are thinking why MCPS is not drawing wacky boundaries to have kid travel long distances to allow rich kids and poor kids mix then you have wrong idea of what segregation means. That's not segregation. That's people buying housess whereever they can afford. Expensive areas allow only rich to buy houses and it;s not due to MCPS or anyone promoting segregation. It's simple economics.

Doing weird things based on pre conceived ideas results in some one like Trump getting elected. Stop seeing thigns which does not exist. County had great mix of population of all kinds. No is promoting segregation. MCPS should focus on provding best education to all kids in all schools. If situation allows then create 2-3 schools like BCC/WJ/RM with good mix. As far as extremes like Far east of Far west is concerned, it's illogical to try to bus kids long distrance because some SJW think that this sitaution is due to some one promoting segregation.  [/quote]

Numerous posters are demanding that MCPS draw boundaries that protect their property values. We know that community advocacy especially from well resourced people absolutely impacts MCPS decisions.

If you are demanding that MCPS protect your property values by drawing boundaries in a particular way, then you are advocating for modern day redlining.

If instead you are truly just advocating for avoiding long bus rides, then I agree with you, I would not want that for my child either and I think most parents don't want that.[/quote]

disagree as redlining is based on race.  it's important to not dilute the history by just changing the meaning of words.[/quote]

Racial disparities in property values and appreciation rates have significant implications for the racial wealth gap. Homes in majority-Black neighborhoods are often valued lower than similar homes in majority-white neighborhoods, leading to a cumulative loss of wealth for Black communities. This disparity is partly attributed to appraisal bias, where homes in Black neighborhoods are more likely to be appraised below their actual value. [/quote]

I don't disagree with any of that, but it isn't redlining.[/quote]

Racist policies change over time but the impact is quite similar[/quote]

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