Immersion Programs
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Anonymous
SERIOUSLY??? You've got to be kidding. Do you really think that this is race related?!! Ha ha ha! If you must know, a few years ago, the school began tracking toward IB accreditation for its lower grades. They made a lot of great changes that are being implemented in the classroom now with Bethune's PK3 and PK4 classes. It has nothing to do with there being more "snowflakes" in those grades. Hahahaha! Thank you for making me laugh. |
Anonymous
THIS is why this discussion rouses suspicions of "racism" ... blanket statements |
Anonymous
| Fair point, but not everyone is a racist either. |
Anonymous
No doubt... no doubt... which is why its very important to keep these kind of discussions as calm and focused as possible |
Anonymous
I agree whole heartedly. |
Anonymous
What a crock! This whole thread has been about the "diversity" of the Pre-k, which we all know is code for more whites. Some posters have discussed the huge difference in the SES status between the PreKers and the kids in higher grades. So, now none of this matters. It's all because of the great changes that have been implemented. Sure.... I hope when you're alone and no one else is paying attention you can be honest with yourself 'cause you sure aren't doing that here. Shame on you, racist! |
Anonymous
As someone who toured Bethune I can answer that for you. This year, they are implementing a new program in the lower grades (to children of all skin colors!) which they hope will help raise their test scores. They estimate a raise in the next year or two. |
Anonymous
| ^^ Of course they wait for dc native kids to get displaced by gentrifiers kids to implement this "new program". What a disgrace. |
Anonymous
Oh, my God. You are out of control. Most of the kids come from Maryland, by the way, but that's a different story. I know the scores aren't much to brag about, but they have been going up year after year, even BEFORE the implementation of the "new program!" I have to hand it to Bethune, they are working it out year after year with ambitious plans and high expectations for ALL of their students, whether or not there is gentrification. |
Anonymous
| It's been 10 years. |
Anonymous
I understand that particular frustration ... if that wait was motivated by what you think it is, whether benign neglect or willful, it is disgraceful. Utterly and completely. Maybe to soften the blow, try thinking of the dc native kids who are still there and can benefit from it as well. I'm a black parent btw .. and to not go crazy and scream at the heavens sometimes, I think in those terms (dont know whether that means anything to ya or not lol) |
Anonymous
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Yes, an AA Director, AA Board, and two AA principals waited until 6 white 3 year olds entered so they could specifically make the school that has been running for 10 years better. JUST for the white kids.
Mary McLeod Bethune would be ashamed of all of you. |
Anonymous
Gentrifier! Racist! How do you dare challenge black thought orthodoxy through mere facts? |
Anonymous
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Some people are going to believe in conspiracy and that the world is against them no matter what the truth is.
So for the rest of us, let's just be nice, get along and focus on what really matters: our kids getting a better education, no matter what color or background they are. |
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