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San Francisco isn't alone in looking at the admissions policies of its specialized high schools. Similar discussions are taking place in cities across the U.S. like NYC and Chicago. (2/7)https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2021/01/28/nyc-mayoral-candidates-divided-on-politically-fractious-elite-high-school-test-1361070 …
At the heart of these debates is the question of what constitutes fair admissions criteria. On Oct. 13, 2020, Commissioner Alison Collins said that merit is racist and the "antithesis of fair." (3/7)pic.twitter.com/GrQHDo9pqA
However, many parents I've spoken to disagree with that framing, pointing out that academic achievement shouldn’t be demonized. Other parents I've heard from say reform is needed but that the process shouldn’t be rushed and that community input is needed. (4/7)
An open question is whether replacing Lowell’s admissions criteria actually addresses the district's underlying equity issues. It's worth pointing out that classrooms remain shuttered in SF, and that remote learning has deepened learning inequities. (5/7)
However, it's important to note that this BOE discussion follows a disturbing event at Lowell where anti-Semitic comments, racist messages and pornography were posted on a public message board during an anti-racism lesson. (6/7)https://www.sfchronicle.com/local-politics/article/San-Francisco-s-elite-Lowell-High-School-15888268.php …
The BOE meeting starts at 3PM PST today. Those wishing to weigh in can participate through public comment. https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/sfusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BXR4HA0B9CC0 … (7/7)
Very hypocritical of Alison Collins to call out Lowell while your children go to Ruth Asawa ( I would have called it SOTA but anacronyms are racist). Auditions are every bit as racist as standardized testing.
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