Ongoing Investigations into Admissions Policies at Virginia Schools Amid Discrimination Allegations
Multiple investigations have been launched into the admissions policies of elite Virginia high schools, particularly focusing on alleged racial discrimination against Asian students. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has accused Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) of anti-Asian discrimination, specifically regarding the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Education Department have both opened civil rights probes into the admissions practices at this prestigious institution following numerous complaints. The scrutiny comes amid regional and national concerns regarding K-12 racial discrimination and the fairness of selective school admissions in Virginia.
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