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[quote=Anonymous]My 2 cents:

I have lived here a very, very long time. This city is extremely segregated and we the residents are still dealing with internalized white supremacy. This is why you have people of all cultural backgrounds trekking from all corners of the city trying to crowd into Ward 3 schools. There are a few exceptions, and we're seeing some shifts in the charter world. The latest trend is for parents of the upper classes, if they elect to go public, try to plant a flag in a first year charter school in order to create a desirable mix of students. Some charter operators know how to market themselves to achieve that mix.

Banneker has performed as well as SWW yet doesn't have the mix that some seek. Many would not blink an eye at a black child being the "only" in the class or school, but the reverse is a scary prospect for some.

I can't say that my family is immune from this sort of thinking, but Banneker is walking distance from us and is definitely on my short list of high schools.

Quick word too about Howard MS and Banneker students: I have met/known a few young people who attended these schools. To a person, they were impressive and went on to do great things. This, more than anything else, is why I would encourage anyone to take a look at these two schools. You never know. You might just be impressed too. [/quote]

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