This seems to be the most touchy subject in the Wake County area these days. So I'm interested to hear what others think about it. It's difficult for me because I used to teach in a near 100% free and reduced lunch environment in Washington DC. I always thought, if we could just bring some of those kids to a school that had resources and also a diverse population (racially and socioeconomically), it could make a world of difference.
On the other hand, I don't know how I would feel if one of my daughters was assigned to a school miles away (especially if there is another school closer) simply because there is a need to achieve a pre-determined school demographic percentage.
I do believe there is a benefit to those in lower socioeconomic areas (and I wish there was a conclusive study one way or the other) but also believe that families impacted by diversity initiatives sometimes pay too high a price for this.
What are your thoughts? (I understand this is an emotionally charged issue for some....)
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