Alert Reel: Cherry Creek Schools Force-Select Race to Meet Quotas
Evidence of Harm in Colorado Schools
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A concerned mother recounts her experience enrolling her multiracial daughter in Cherry Creek School District, only to find that the registration process only allowed five racial categories. When she declined to select one, the admissions staff insisted they would choose for her. The mother was stunned when the staff member selected a non-white category in order to meet diversity quotas. This reel raises serious concerns about racial identity being manipulated to fulfill institutional targets, rather than respecting family choice or individual dignity.
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