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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCPS isn't sympathetic to these families bc there are plenty of others that are more than satisfied with Stuart Hobson and Eastern.  Either these high SES families make a decision to send their children to these schools and become the change they want to see or continue to flee to Upper NW or the burbs.[/quote]

I wouldn't say there are "plenty" of hill families "more than satisfied" with Eastern. [/quote]
There are plenty of families happy with Eastern.  You likely don't socialize with them because they are not your SES.  [/quote]

Why would they be happy with such terrible test scores?

[b]Why are you endorsing[/b] the soft bigotry of low expectations?

- Person of color [/quote]

Where do I [b]endorse [/b][i] the bigotry of low expectations?  You are letting your emotions cloud your reading comprehension.  I have lived here long enough to remember a time when Eastern was truly considered "The Pride of Capitol Hill" by certain DC residents.  There are still many that hold onto this perception of Eastern, despite what you call "the soft bigotry of low expectations".  Right or wrong, they are still happy to send their dcs to Eastern and are likely happy most of the stroller brigade (in the words of Eastern booster Word Salad) stay far away.

Stating what I believe to be the attitude of DCPS towards high SES Hill families is also not [b]endorsing[/b][/i] the view.  If you think DCPS cares about these families and their refusal to attend any of the current middle school offerings, you are naïve and will be one of the many families bailing for charters, private of upper nw schools by 6th grade.  Take a look at the Wilson thread about the plan for "Honors for all" with next year's 9th grade.  DCPS has always been clear about what demographic is most important.  Again, if high SES parents want to use the middle schools on the Hill, they will need to be the change they want to see and will be waiting a long time if they expect DCPS to give them what they want.  .  [/quote]

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