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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Given the huge demographic income disparities in DC, do you honestly believe that what some “UMC” folks are calling for would not result in more de facto segregation in DC schools?

And do you not think it’s ironic that some are specifically calling for this at the school named in honor of Mr. Hobson?

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Unclear, actually. Within schools it would likely increase racial divisions between classes/tracks. Between schools? I actually think you’d see more diversity at many schools if tracking was available. [/quote]

I dunno.  I mean, you don't have to have actual "tracking" at the middle school level-- in theory it's possible to have more fluid ability groupings and keep kids physically together with differentiated assignments, so that if you aren't on the high "track" at first you can still get on it later.  The idea is to avoid making it hard for kids to increase their level as they are able.  It just takes a lot of teaching staff, and that means it's costly.  But if DCPS were more willing to provide high-ability coursework in one way or another, it might be able to get back some of the high-performing POC kids that currently go to charters or privates.[/quote]

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