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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is it with some white people and “community” schools?[/quote]

Here's a little clue:  Most people like community schools.  Remember how the Hispanic community fought --and failed--to keep Graham Rd in their community?

I taught in a school where kids were bused.  I've posted on here before about it.  The people who were bused in from a school in their own community had difficulty getting to the school.  If the kids missed the bus (which they frequently did) they were out of luck.  Absenteeism was a result.  Conferences were difficult. Parents usually didn't show.  My class performed in a play--only a handful of parents came from that community.  Open House--almost none.

Kids were sweet--though there was a lot of fighting. This is not the way to get family support--which is one of the most important factors in a child's education.  Calling this "One Fairfax" won't help them.  It will just cover up problems.[/quote]

I see.  So the status quo should prevail?  [/quote]

What do you mean by status quo?  Things are changing in FCPS in terms of diversity regardless of whether there are community schools or widespread cross-county bussing (which is both impractical and beyond our means in any event). [/quote]

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