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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In a city where private schools proudly champion inclusivity and social justice, there’s an ironic twist: these values are nurtured within exclusive bubbles, far removed from the diverse realities of public schools. Parents preach the virtues of equity but often pay top dollar to avoid sending their children to public institutions—the very environments where their talent, privilege, and resources could have the most transformative impact. Instead, inclusivity becomes a brand, polished behind ivy-covered walls, while public schools, brimming with untapped potential, are left out of the equation. Is it inclusiveness we seek—or insulation?[/quote]

1. If someone is paying top dollar for their kids to attend private school there is a good chance they live in a more expensive neighborhood already. The public schools in the affluent areas might be less diverse than some of the private schools.

2. Who says the public school wants the parent’s talents and resources? It can widen the disparity if parents in an affluent public school are donating lots of money for extras. I’ve also found that at times the public school my kids were in had a very specific lane for parents - PTA events.  For any possibility of change or to make an impact, you had to somehow know several parents that all had the same challenge and then find a way to approach the school together.

What you mean is someone choosing to live in an economically diverse neighborhood including the elementary school even when they can afford an affluent neighborhood. Most people I know wouldn’t consider it unless there was a track record of kids getting into top colleges from that economically diverse school.[/quote]

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