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[quote=Anonymous]I graduated from Banneker. It was the first time I ever felt comfortable raising my hand to answer a question. In elementary and middle school I was constantly ridiculed for knowing the answer to questions. My friends and I were the nerds of the schools and only because I could "code switch" did I not get beat up or chased home after school. Dumbing down is a horrible thing to be forced to do but being true to yourself and proudly displaying your knowledge will paint a giant target on your back for not just verbal but physical assaults. It's extremely frustrating having to put your hand down "so someone else can have a chance to answer" most of your life. Also, it's prohibitive to one's development to never feel challenged in class. I think that schools like Walls and Banneker provide a sanctuary where a lot of us can do our best to make up for lost time during the last four years before college, although by then, for some, it's already too late. [/quote]
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