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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is an important piece. What a shame the cretins in charge of FCPS have never given the matter of TJ admissions a sliver of the attention this author devoted to the topic.

https://www.inquiremore.com/p/culture-not-racism-explains-asian

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It is about what's in it for me NOW, not about the truth or long term. So stop with your logic. [/quote]

Interesting piece but the school board are trying to serve all students by leveling the playing field as it were and making admissions more equitable. It's not just a prize for those who can afford expensive prep classes.[/quote]

How about a test and anyone that wants to prep can take a free class?  Would that be OK?[/quote]

The only way this is a starter at all is if the free class is offered during the school day. Otherwise it brings up all of the other problems that exist with extracurriculars.[/quote]

Yes, God forbit there might be kids that are really driven and prioritize the chance to get into TJ above other activities.  Definitely don't want any kids like that going to TJ.[/quote]

two things:

1) In many cases, those "other activities" involve taking care of either younger or older family members because their parents work multiple jobs - or being unable to get to any such activities because of lack of transportation.

2) Given that TJ offers most of the "other activities" that I imagine you were referring to, why should kids be expected to give those up in pursuit of admission?[/quote]

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