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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The term “hidden gem” is problematic. People are trying to share that with you all and help you understand why it is problematic. I myself used the term previously. I probably posted it on this site. But once I learned why it was problematic I made a concerted effort to eliminate from my vernacular.

AND The desire to fix some of the problems the study pointed out is good. And I really appreciate you and others attempting to find a way to do better. I am not sure what would actually help- but the biggest lesson I have learned over the years is to sit back, listen, be comfortable with being wrong/uncomfortable, etc.

What we don’t want to happen is pushing people in such a way that they stop trying to improve. The study wasn’t perfect,  but it did point out some really big issues with the DC school system. And this was an attempt to do something different. Kudos for trying. But please listen to the critiques shared, don’t be so quick to shut down completely. [/quote]

arbitrary attacks on peoples’ vocabulary choices is the definition of “pushing in such a way that they stop trying to improve.” it is just not the way to accomplish anything except demonstrating in-group superiority. [/quote]

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