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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think some of the PP who are talking about diversity are not looking at it from the student's point of view. It really isn't about statistics. If your AA son is high achieving in academics it may be hard for him find peers. He may be the only AA male in the most difficult AP or IB class.  PP who thinks if you are AA middle class or wealthy, you are not truly "diverse," may not realize that these boys still face  subtle racism in their day to day lives. They are often asked what sport they play rather than about where they would like to go to college. On the subway women look at them with fear, even if they are just listening to music on headphones. They are treated differently at Starbucks, accused of loitering, if all the want to do is have a snack and hang out. Teachers who do not know their abilities often question if they have signed up for the right level class. None of these things by themselves is a big deal, but it complicates a young person's job of developing his own identity.  It helps if a school can provide a peer group. Normally these kids will have a diverse group of friends, so I am not implying the AA kids should hang out together all the time. Its just good to know your kid has some friends who are facing them same issues.[/quote]

It sounds like you are saying there are no AA boys to provide peer groups in MoCo honors, consortium/lottery and magnet programs. I hope that's not what you're saying.[/quote]

Not the PP, but I get exactly what she is saying and agree. [/quote]

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