Good for your nephew, and TJ as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

It's actually similar in the sense that the white elites make sure they ensure their own kids' continued access to elite institutions, and they are happy to have some modest level of diversity at those schools, provided that it comes at the expense of other UMC/MC families (similar to the Asians pushed out of TJ).

White families don't care about TJ and they haven't for over a decade. The proof is in the application numbers. Now, if we want to figure out how to solve that problem, that's a worthwhile enterprise.

I know my nephew turned TJ down for a top private. He claimed it wasn't as diverse and he was more comfortable at the private being a URM.

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

It's actually similar in the sense that the white elites make sure they ensure their own kids' continued access to elite institutions, and they are happy to have some modest level of diversity at those schools, provided that it comes at the expense of other UMC/MC families (similar to the Asians pushed out of TJ).

White families don't care about TJ and they haven't for over a decade. The proof is in the application numbers. Now, if we want to figure out how to solve that problem, that's a worthwhile enterprise.

I know my nephew turned TJ down for a top private. He claimed it wasn't as diverse and he was more comfortable at the private being a URM.

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

It's actually similar in the sense that the white elites make sure they ensure their own kids' continued access to elite institutions, and they are happy to have some modest level of diversity at those schools, provided that it comes at the expense of other UMC/MC families (similar to the Asians pushed out of TJ).

White families don't care about TJ and they haven't for over a decade. The proof is in the application numbers. Now, if we want to figure out how to solve that problem, that's a worthwhile enterprise.

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

It's actually similar in the sense that the white elites make sure they ensure their own kids' continued access to elite institutions, and they are happy to have some modest level of diversity at those schools, provided that it comes at the expense of other UMC/MC families (similar to the Asians pushed out of TJ).

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That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

That is whatever have now. And everyone wants their snowflake in b the Honors and AP classes. And no one wants homework for their DC. And it results in dumbing down education.

I remember when I was in HS and AP English was invite-only, and all these Karens would meet with the principal to get their snowflake an invite. The result was these courses had to be dumbed down not to fail these kids. The same parents by and large complaining here about this now are the ones who created the problem.

+1. A most perfect case of wanting to have one's cake and eat it too, on top of purely self-seeking behavior.
They want their kids to have a transcript full of AP courses, but on the condition that they get all As because they want their kid to shine so they are admitted into that university instead of yours. Anything besides this outcome is the teacher's fault or a Black/Hispanic kid's fault.

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That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

That is whatever have now. And everyone wants their snowflake in b the Honors and AP classes. And no one wants homework for their DC. And it results in dumbing down education.

I remember when I was in HS and AP English was invite-only, and all these Karens would meet with the principal to get their snowflake an invite. The result was these courses had to be dumbed down not to fail these kids. The same parents by and large complaining here about this now are the ones who created the problem.

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That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

That is whatever have now. And everyone wants their snowflake in b the Honors and AP classes. And no one wants homework for their DC. And it results in dumbing down education.

Except when it's just the opposite and by elevating students to these more challenging classes, they rise to the occasion, but many hate this too because it creates more competition for their precious snowflakes.

Ikr? The middle schools and high schools that are honors for all are succeeding so well!

SMH

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That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

That is whatever have now. And everyone wants their snowflake in b the Honors and AP classes. And no one wants homework for their DC. And it results in dumbing down education.

Except when it's just the opposite and by elevating students to these more challenging classes, they rise to the occasion, but many hate this too because it creates more competition for their precious snowflakes.

That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

That is whatever have now. And everyone wants their snowflake in b the Honors and AP classes. And no one wants homework for their DC. And it results in dumbing down education.

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

They don't wish that. Not everyone wants the same thing. And that's okay.

Who is “they”?

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

They don't wish that. Not everyone wants the same thing. And that's okay.

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

That's a step in the right direction. I'd like to believe that any student, regardless of wealth, could have access to a great education if they were able and motivated, but there's clearly more that needs to be done. Maybe the model is the problem. It's not like I know. I wish challenging courses were available to everyone at every school.

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Anonymous wrote:Your taxpayer dollars are paying for this.

It's too bad these nutjobs in C4TJ are forcing the county to do this.

Hopefully the nightmare will be over soon. The election coming up is crucial. I don't even mind if one or two conservatives end up on the Board as long as they're not Jackson, Tisler, or Davis. Giving Republicans a platform from which to beclown themselves further while giving them no real power seems like it could be an ideal arrangement.

You will be given Jackson, Tisler, and Davis.

Strongly unlikely, but we'll see. The extremely vocal minority they represent always seems to underestimate the commonsense majority in the highly educated Fairfax County.

Exactly! Most people feel they're making sound decisions like opening up TJ to all students not just those that can afford expensive outside enrichment.

like Curie?

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Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%

Not sure why anyone cares where he lives or where his kids go to school. The Coalition's principal counsel for most of these proceedings, Erin Wilcox, lives in Texas.

Anonymous wrote:Don Verrilli is an elitist who went to Yale and Columbia Law, but wants to destroy high performing public schools by promoting a left-wing "progressive" agenda. Lives in Upper NW DC, not Fairfax County; wonder what schools his own kids attended (almost surely not ones with much "socioeconomic diversity").

If his kids go to elite privates in DC their schools are likely more diverse than TJ. Heck, almost every HS in the DC area is more economically diverse than TJ was before the change.

Sidwell = 20% receive financial aid
TJ before = 2% economically disadvantaged
TJ after = 10%