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[quote=Anonymous]Nonsense. Segregation isn't a good thing in this country. Schools that are almost all white, schools that are almost all-minority schools....not the worst set-up if they're good schools like Banneker, but not the best either.

We live in a multi-ethnic, multi-racial society dominated, unfortunately, by white power and influence.  Like it or not AA high school graduates are going to need to compete with whites to pursue successful, high-earning careers.  They deserve a leg up in learning to study and work in multi-racial settings, so let them get on with it as teenagers.  As an ethnic and racial minority, I was lucky to attend a public high school that was both highly diverse and strong academically.  I'd like to see Banneker students have the same opportunities.

As posters point out, DCPS could commit time, energy and resources to ensuring that Banneker can attract a more diverse student body at a time when more diversity than ever is coming up the chain in public middle schools across the city, outside Wards 7 and 8.  I'd like to see that happen even if others on this thread don't.[/quote]

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