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[quote=Anonymous][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]

WE didn't consider HUMS because it starts in 6th grade.  If it started in 5th-- or we hadn't gotten in to either Latin or BASIS-- we definitely would have applied as our kid is super into Math and they have a great math program.  I wouldn't have minded him being a minority and I don't think he would have minded either.  Builds character!

However, since he did get into Latin and he is happy there, we haven't subsequently considered HUMS.  if HUMS wanted to increase their racial diversity I guess they could try starting at 5th grade to compete with Latin and BASIS admission.  But what they are doing seems to work for them, so I don't see that happening.  (alternatively, as it becomes more and more difficult to get into BASIS or Latin in 5th, more white families are likely to start applying to HUMS.)    [/quote]

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