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alp227

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Mon Jan-31-11 01:10 AM
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TYT: High School Segregates Students

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Posted on YouTube: January 28, 2011
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Posted on DU: January 31, 2011
By DU Member: alp227
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McCaskey East High School segregates homerooms by race. The school claims that it wants to resolve the achievement gap! Seriously!

More information: "McCaskey story goes far, wide" (Lancaster Sunday News); "McCaskey East High School Divides Students By Race, Gender For 'Better Mentoring'" (Huffington Post)

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beyurslf

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Mon Jan-31-11 01:19 AM
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1. I hear what they are saying, but it is a 6 minute class.

I think there could be some value in the idea. Although, it does seem odd that they only separate one race.

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emilyg

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Mon Jan-31-11 02:18 AM
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2. From what I read it's voluntary.

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vaberella

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Mon Jan-31-11 06:29 AM
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3. It's tough to be Black man...just real tough. n/t

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