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Date: September 17th, 2020 8:56 PM Author: boyish dead plaza voyeur National File VIRGINIA: Nation’s Best High School To Embrace Critical Race Theory, Scrap Admissions Tests America's highest rated high school will scrap admissions tests and overhaul the curriculum Frankie Stockes by FRANKIE STOCKES September 17, 2020 VIRGINIA: Nation’s Best High School To Embrace Critical Race Theory, Scrap Admissions Tests Fairfax County, Virginia’s School Board is planning to scrap admissions tests at the elite Thomas Jefferson High School in favor of a “merit lottery” system meant to admit more “diverse” students. According to a news release from Fairfax County Public Schools, Superintendent Scott S. Braband told the board to change admissions policies at Thomas Jefferson High School, a magnet school rated as the best in the nation, to “promote access to historically underserved students.”
The release bemoaned the fact that despite hiring a specialist to recruit minority students and previously altering admissions standards in 2011, a “significant impact” has yet to be made on “student demographics.”
“Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has made a series of changes to the admissions policy in order to promote greater diversity at the school. Since 2011, it has hired an outreach specialist to recruit minority students from middle schools across the county, and revised the student information sheet, implemented a problem-solving essay, and new tests. The changes have not made a significant impact on the application pool or admitted student demographics
Currently, the admissions policy includes that candidates have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in core classes, be taking Algebra 1 in eighth grade, take the admissions test, submit teacher recommendation letters, complete a student information sheet, write a problem-solving essay, and meet minimum math and science GPAs. An application fee of $100 is also required.”
Under current admissions standards, Asians make up 68% of Thomas Jefferson High School students. 21% are white, while 2% are black or Hispanic respectively. Under the board’s new plan, a “merit lottery” will replace admissions tests and lottery pathways will be awarded to students based on geographic location to help create a student body the board finds more racially desirable.
“Selection to TJHSST will be made by merit lottery. Pathways have been designed to ensure equitable access for students across all regions in FCPS and participating jurisdictions: Arlington County, Falls Church City, Loudoun County, and Prince William County. These changes will remove many barriers now faced by students from culturally and ethnically diverse socioeconomic backgrounds while ensuring that TJHSST maintains its top-tier academic standards. The proposal would implement the new process for the next admissions cycle.”
In addition to scrapping admissions testing, the board plans to overhaul social studies courses district-wide, injecting so-called critical race theory into the classroom. District officials say that “anti-racism” and “anti-bias” materials added to coursework will “focus on diverse perspectives, invite students to use their voice, and activate their own perspective, and also empower students to examine bias.”
Tags: fairfaxthomas jefferson high schoolVirginia Frankie Stockes Frankie Stockes Frankie Stockes is an America Firster from Culpeper, Virginia. His work has been published by both local and national outlets.
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Date: September 17th, 2020 8:58 PM Author: amber multi-colored clown meritocracy so White (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40938214) |
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Date: September 17th, 2020 9:04 PM Author: hairraiser low-t trailer park This plan will probably end up making the school "whiter" (aka more Jewish). Azns about to get completely buttfucked here. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40938243) |
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Date: September 17th, 2020 9:02 PM Author: geriatric old irish cottage digit ratio It's absolutely unbelievable that Asian Americans still vote for libs. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40938237) |
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Date: September 17th, 2020 9:50 PM Author: Arousing Maize Shitlib libs still have the mandate of heaven (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40938460) |
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Date: September 18th, 2020 1:24 PM Author: Hyperventilating useless heaven Second generation of Trump would indicate lib loss of mandate of heaven. Fortuitous meritocratic fascism finally arrives on the shores of USA (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40941586) |
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Date: September 17th, 2020 9:19 PM Author: Translucent unhinged genital piercing stage Why should high IQ students be favored? They're going to succeed anyway. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40938311) |
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Date: September 18th, 2020 1:29 PM Author: Hyperventilating useless heaven Investing an extra $10k per year per high-potential HS student seems like it could generate much higher returns than investing $10k in remedial algebra. Fill them up with as much knowledge as we can before their fluid intelligence peaks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40941607) |
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Date: September 17th, 2020 9:48 PM Author: Free-loading Set Boston Latin still has that Harvard College pipeline. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#40938448) |
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:18 AM Author: Abusive market lol Asians will get absolutely gaped by this
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:19 AM Author: Idiotic Locale Milk wow man im seeing a COMPLETE REVERSAL from 85/15 D/R to 15/85 now bro MAGA!!!!!
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:21 AM Author: Abusive market keep voting for policies that fuck you over, dumbass policies in OP will actually HELP whites and HURT asians keep voting 75% Democrat though! |
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:17 AM Author: Abusive market Azns still RACING to vote 75% Democrat though (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#41550425) |
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:18 AM Author: exciting high-end pisswyrm guess they aren't that smart after all! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#41550427) |
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:18 AM Author: Idiotic Locale Milk they definitely will now!
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:20 AM Author: Abusive market incoherent gibberish Asians used to vote Republican until they bought into woke nonsense like the other minorities |
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Date: December 15th, 2020 1:26 AM Author: soul-stirring principal's office Holy shit that's a lot of asians, that school must be lulzy (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#41550446) |
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Date: October 30th, 2024 6:00 PM Author: Cracking Vengeful Liquid Oxygen America's best public high school tanks in rankings after implementing DEI admissions policy
A prestigious public high school frequently ranked America's best has slumped in rankings after implementing a DEI-focused admissions policy.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology fell to number 14 on the latest US News and World Report Rankings.
It held the top spot for years, but dipped to third place in 2023 and saw its ranking freefall in 2024, prompting the principal Dr. Ann Bonitatibus to stand down earlier this month.
Worried parents have said that the alarming drop is the result of an 'equity'-focused admissions policy, which prioritizes equality of outcome rather than opportunity.
The policy aims to increase the number of black and Latino children at the school by axing standard tests in favor of a review process. Critics have said it has lowered academic standards and led to a reduction in Asian-American students.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology fell to number 14 on the latest US News and World Report Rankings
It had frequently been a top contender in the rankings but has been declining, prompting the principal Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, seen here, to stand down earlier this month +
It had frequently been a top contender in the rankings but has been declining, prompting the principal Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, seen here, to stand down earlier this month
Asra Nomani, a former Thomas Jefferson parent, had previously hailed the departure of Bonitatibus as being a 'win' for the school.
The journalist and author has been a vocal critic of the school leadership, the decline in the school's rankings and the reduction in the number of National Merit semifinalists.
Speaking with DailyMail.com, she said: 'The decline of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from No. 1 to No. 14 is emblematic of the dumbing down of America by activist school boards and administrators from northern Virginia to Massachusetts, Michigan and beyond, weaponizing the once well-intended concept of ‘equity’ to destroy academic excellence, merit and the American Dream.'
Nomani, a first generation American-Indian Muslim, added: 'To restore TJ’s excellence, it’s time to move from DEI—diversity, equity and inclusion—to MEI—merit, excellence, and intelligence, restoring values of equality, fairness and achievement.
'This is about affirming diversity while re-committing to high standards that reward hard work and intellectual ambition, so TJ—and America—can once again be a beacon of excellence. '
Srilekha Palle, whose child attends the school, told Fox News: 'What is a big deal if it falls down to 100, 1,000?
'If you have that kind of attitude, then what are we teaching our kids? I think it is purely a reflection on leadership changes and leadership failure.'
Glenn Miller, whose son graduated from TJ two years ago, spoke with Fairfax Times and criticized the board for the change in policy.
He said: 'It hurts the county. It hurts the reputation of the county. It hurts the county as a place that attracts people to move here.'
Miller said he was concerned that by prioritizing racial equity, they might detract from essential educational improvements.
Dr. Andrew Hayes, president of the TJ Alumni Action Group, who advocated for a more equitable admissions process told Fox the rankings were an 'artificial measurement'.
Hayes said: '14 is amazing. I think people who are complaining about that are spoiled or have pretty unrealistic expectations.'
Fairfax County Public Schools have also denied there being any link between the drop in rankings and the admissions policy.
They pointed out that the school is still number one in the state of Virginia and the greater DC area.
Thomas Jefferson's admissions policy is subject to an ongoing court battle. A federal judge initially ruled the equitable admissions policy discriminatory.
An appeals court reversed that ruling, with the Supreme Court subsequently declining to hear the case.
Supporters of 'equitable' admissions processes say they give children more likely to be disadvantaged a fairer chance of getting a great education.
They highlight how many students who get into Thomas Jefferson have parents who can afford tutors or have the time to hothouse them.
Critics say the new policy lowers standards across the board to give an artificial impression of 'equity.'
They say equity-focused admissions are also unfair to children of all ethnicities from poorer backgrounds who have worked hard to meet TJ's formerly-rigorous standards.
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Date: October 30th, 2024 6:01 PM Author: Titillating kitty remember its the publication perception and not necesarily true on the ground that the quality has fallen... should be long trailing indicator at lesat 4+ years (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#48260146) |
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Date: October 30th, 2024 6:01 PM Author: Olive sound barrier garrison ljl (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#48260147) |
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Date: October 30th, 2024 7:51 PM Author: Slate Home But they're much more diverse now, which is its own metric of success (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4626784&forum_id=2#48260480) |