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Thomas Jefferson PTSA president voted out: report

Updated  July 13, 2021 2:27pm EDT
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Thomas Jefferson High School PTSA clashes lead to president's ouster

Disputes among the Parent Teacher Student Association at Thomas Jefferson High School have led to the ouster of the president.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Drama is unfolding at one of the nation’s most prestigious high schools.

READ MORE: Some local high schools drop out of US News and World Report’s top schools list

According to a report by Inside NoVa, the president of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Parent Teacher Student Association has been ousted.

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The organization’s executive committee reportedly voted 3-1 to expunge Bonnie Qin, and replace her with President-Elect Harry Jackson.

READ MORE: Lawsuit says new Thomas Jefferson HS admissions policy discriminates against Asian-Americans

The move was preceded by disputes over admissions changes and critical race theory – a hot-button issue in a number of Northern Virginia school districts.

Thomas Jefferson has been selected as the top high school in America by US News & World Report over the course of several years.
 

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