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There are multiple routes to Kenmore that are safe. A 20-30 min walk is nothing. Many of the people crying about busing would be walkers to Kenmore.

“Low performing”, “dangerous walk”, “unsafe neighborhood” all seem like code words.[/quote]

It's code for "I want my child to continue to have a 6min walk to the neighborhood school which by the way also has higher test scores than the school to which they will either be bussed or have a walk quadruple the length."  Period.[/quote]

Why does one school have higher test scores? What makes a school "high performing"? Crickets?
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Yes. I would like someone to please explain to me:

School A: 40% FARMS, SOL scores = great schools rating of 5
School B: 10% FARMS, SOL scores = great schools rating of 9

redo boundaries, so now 
School A: 25% FARMS, SOL scores = great schools rating of 7
School B: 20% FARMS, SOL scores = great schools rating of 8

Big improvement for School A, not much "harm" for School B, some additional kids get bused. Why are people fighting this so much?

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Why would you expect anyone to acquiesce to any reduction in quality of the school they have to go to?  Why would you expect anyone to support hurting (in their view) their child to benefit yours?
Furthermore, who gives a shit about great schools ratings?[/quote]

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