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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has there ever been any meaningful effort to push ACPS into allowing students to attend TJHSST?  That seems like any obvious solution to some issues.  They really should consider it with the launch of these academies.[/quote]

I read in the paper (back when I was in college) that the city many years ago blocked efforts to consider allowing ACPS students to attend TJHSST. The city wanted to retain the talent within the school system. [/quote]

I agree that this should be an option for kids in the City.

They may want to retain the talent but they are not offering the high-level classes across the board anymore.

During that debate years ago, a then-school board member had an awful quote about ACPS kids. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/alexandria-city-schools-consider-sending-students-to-fairfaxs-thomas-jefferson-high/2013/06/12/48e1068e-d37a-11e2-b05f-3ea3f0e7bb5a_story.html[/quote]

Why should another district's school be an option? Alexandrians made this mess. Fix it yourself. [/quote]

It certainly would not fix every problem, but I do think that Alexandria kids should have the same opportunities for TJ as Arlington or Falls Church kids. My kids are too old now but I think it’s a real shame that even a handful of kids can’t even try for admission.[/quote]

Yes! Because UMC kids need more opportunities to succeed. Especially if taxpayers in another city pay for it. How about instead of trying to steal what isn't yours, you advocate for the same high quality educational opportunities in ACPS? I know it's too much to ask of Alexandria to provide a decent education for poor kids. [/quote]

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