In her March 10th, 2025 public comment to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Dr. Karen Maguire refuted claims of disproportionate enrollment at vocational schools, characterizing allegations of discrimination as "lies." She argued that the perception of disproportion often arises from a misapplication of percentage-based calculations when determining proportionality. Dr. Maguire asserted that simply comparing raw percentages of student demographics between vocational schools and sending districts fails to account for the specialized nature of these institutions and the self-selection process inherent in their admissions. She emphasized that a more nuanced analysis, considering factors like student interest and program-specific qualifications, is necessary to accurately assess enrollment patterns and avoid misrepresenting data.