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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish we could see an actual smart news piece on school choice and whether or not there is a racial or socio-economic self selection preference for different kinds of programs? Or is it a social network thing?   [b]Are there actual barriers to white families applying to Howard University Math and Science charter[/b] or to poor black families applying to YuYing or Inspired Teaching?  Or is it a social/cultural preference or exposure thing?

Smart reporting on this is welcome. The crap published in the Post and put forward by Mr. Martel is a waste of precious time and energy[/quote]

I attended the EduFest on Saturday.  I talked to the principal of HUMS, a teacher, and a student.  I was there for thirty minutes conversing with them and spent another 20-30 minutes in the vicinity.  Many families went to HUMS table for information, but I did not notice one white family/parent.  They were all Black or recognizable Hispanic.  YY and IT had families of all different races at their table.  My observation is anecdotal, but for some schools I think it is family choosing not to pursue all available options based on race.[/quote]

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