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[quote=Anonymous]I'd just like to try to reassure anyone not currently in the APS system who is alarmed by all this catastrophizing.  Things change and favorite schools vary, but overall, Arlington continues to have awesome schools.

I've had kids enrolled in APS schools for 15 years, and I wouldn't hesitate to send my kids to any school in Arlington.  I'm no fan of the superintendent, and principals do have a big effect on schools, but overall we are going to be okay because we have very, very good teachers, for the most part, and we have more of them per capita than other local school systems, and they are paid relatively decently, and they work very hard.  I don't know HOW the teachers can do such a good job in trailers and broom closets and overcrowded classrooms, but I know that it happens.  If my kids were starting school now I send them to school here, and if you have little kids now or you might get redistributed, you shouldn't panic. We should focus on getting more buildings built and reduce the name calling over boundaries and lotteries.

I know I'm not persuading anyone of anything, but I'll also assert that people in 22207 have no desire to send their kids to what some of you call "lily white" schools.   You know, all those Taylor and Jamestown parents who sent kids to ASFS chose a school where, at least in the past, many, many kids were neither white nor wealthy.  All most people want for their kids is a good teacher and a safe, uncrowned learning environment.  Most people believe that diverse classrooms are good for all kids.  People who want a segregated school don't use Arlington public schools in the first place.

And can we give the school board members more of a break in these discussions?   Some of you seem to think they are highly paid villains intent on ruining the county for nefarious reasons.   Isn't it more likely that they are all human beings with good intentions?

All is not lost.

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