South Arlington schools

[Anonymous]

Randolph white kids


Math and reading 84%

Science 90%

[Anonymous]

Comparable scores for Nottingham:
Math and Reading: 97%
Science: 95%
Also, keep in mind those Nottingham kids are learning far more material than is tested on the SOLS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Comparable scores for Nottingham:
Math and Reading: 97%
Science: 95%
Also, keep in mind those Nottingham kids are learning far more material than is tested on the SOLS

Far more?
Like what? Aren't the south Arlington kids learning some things about life the north Arlington kids aren't?

[Anonymous]

oh DCUM you guys crack me up

your special snowflake will be fine in any Arlington School relax

[Anonymous]

12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

OMG. Stop being deliberately obtuse. If everything were the same across the board you wouldn't have MC families paying a premium to live in shacks in North Arlington. Of course the schools have art and music. But while your kids were decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos, the kids who actually celebrate that holiday were busy making art out of recycled bottle caps and coffee filters. I'm all for upcycling, and I think trash can be art, too. But I don't like that this difference in experience imost likely is because the art budget at one school is not as robust as another school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:oh DCUM you guys crack me up

your special snowflake will be fine in any NORTH Arlington School relax

fixed that for u

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

OMG. Stop being deliberately obtuse. If everything were the same across the board you wouldn't have MC families paying a premium to live in shacks in North Arlington. Of course the schools have art and music. But while your kids were decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos, the kids who actually celebrate that holiday were busy making art out of recycled bottle caps and coffee filters. I'm all for upcycling, and I think trash can be art, too. But I don't like that this difference in experience imost likely is because the art budget at one school is not as robust as another school.

not just because of the schools.

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Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

OMG. Stop being deliberately obtuse. If everything were the same across the board you wouldn't have MC families paying a premium to live in shacks in North Arlington. Of course the schools have art and music. But while your kids were decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos, the kids who actually celebrate that holiday were busy making art out of recycled bottle caps and coffee filters. I'm all for upcycling, and I think trash can be art, too. But I don't like that this difference in experience imost likely is because the art budget at one school is not as robust as another school.

not just because of the schools.

People are paying a premium even in neighborhoods that aren't close to transportation if that's what you are referring to. Frankly, transportation investment, and lack thereof, is further proof that concentrating poverty (the less powerful and influential) into some neighborhood means others who are more powerful and influential are able to derail investment in poorer areas (streetcar anyone?). Pretty sure if the streetcar had been planned for Lee Hwy there would not have been such massive resistance to it. If it's other amenities you think drives up housing costs in N Arlington neighborhoods not close to Metro, that's also a symptom of economically segregated neighborhoods. What do you think they are paying for?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

OMG. Stop being deliberately obtuse. If everything were the same across the board you wouldn't have MC families paying a premium to live in shacks in North Arlington. Of course the schools have art and music. But while your kids were decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos, the kids who actually celebrate that holiday were busy making art out of recycled bottle caps and coffee filters. I'm all for upcycling, and I think trash can be art, too. But I don't like that this difference in experience imost likely is because the art budget at one school is not as robust as another school.

not just because of the schools.

People are paying a premium even in neighborhoods that aren't close to transportation if that's what you are referring to. Frankly, transportation investment, and lack thereof, is further proof that concentrating poverty (the less powerful and influential) into some neighborhood means others who are more powerful and influential are able to derail investment in poorer areas (streetcar anyone?). Pretty sure if the streetcar had been planned for Lee Hwy there would not have been such massive resistance to it. If it's other amenities you think drives up housing costs in N Arlington neighborhoods not close to Metro, that's also a symptom of economically segregated neighborhoods. What do you think they are paying for?

Oh sweetie. You're adorable. They've already mentioned a streetcar for Lee highway. Yep. That's right. They are considering a street car for Lee highway. I wish I was joking...

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Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

OMG. Stop being deliberately obtuse. If everything were the same across the board you wouldn't have MC families paying a premium to live in shacks in North Arlington. Of course the schools have art and music. But while your kids were decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos, the kids who actually celebrate that holiday were busy making art out of recycled bottle caps and coffee filters. I'm all for upcycling, and I think trash can be art, too. But I don't like that this difference in experience imost likely is because the art budget at one school is not as robust as another school.

not just because of the schools.

People are paying a premium even in neighborhoods that aren't close to transportation if that's what you are referring to. Frankly, transportation investment, and lack thereof, is further proof that concentrating poverty (the less powerful and influential) into some neighborhood means others who are more powerful and influential are able to derail investment in poorer areas (streetcar anyone?). Pretty sure if the streetcar had been planned for Lee Hwy there would not have been such massive resistance to it. If it's other amenities you think drives up housing costs in N Arlington neighborhoods not close to Metro, that's also a symptom of economically segregated neighborhoods. What do you think they are paying for?

Oh sweetie. You're adorable. They've already mentioned a streetcar for Lee highway. Yep. That's right. They are considering a street car for Lee highway. I wish I was joking...

JFC. I hope somebody sues the county for violating the Fair Housing Act. That is outrageous.

[Anonymous]

Would the last person to leave Arlington turn out the environmentally friendly lights?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:12:30: They are. They are learning about cultural diversity (although there's a reasonable share of that anywhere in Arlington) but especially about income disparity and about immigration and struggle and sacrifice. But it'd be great if they could also learn more science, social studies, art, music, math and reading than the bare minimum required by the SOL (which is zero for art & music). This happens at N. Arlington elementaries with far greater depth and breadth. If we integrated Arlington's schools more kids could have it all.

South Arlington schools have music and art.

OMG. Stop being deliberately obtuse. If everything were the same across the board you wouldn't have MC families paying a premium to live in shacks in North Arlington. Of course the schools have art and music. But while your kids were decorating sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos, the kids who actually celebrate that holiday were busy making art out of recycled bottle caps and coffee filters. I'm all for upcycling, and I think trash can be art, too. But I don't like that this difference in experience imost likely is because the art budget at one school is not as robust as another school.

not just because of the schools.

People are paying a premium even in neighborhoods that aren't close to transportation if that's what you are referring to. Frankly, transportation investment, and lack thereof, is further proof that concentrating poverty (the less powerful and influential) into some neighborhood means others who are more powerful and influential are able to derail investment in poorer areas (streetcar anyone?). Pretty sure if the streetcar had been planned for Lee Hwy there would not have been such massive resistance to it. If it's other amenities you think drives up housing costs in N Arlington neighborhoods not close to Metro, that's also a symptom of economically segregated neighborhoods. What do you think they are paying for?

Oh sweetie. You're adorable. They've already mentioned a streetcar for Lee highway. Yep. That's right. They are considering a street car for Lee highway. I wish I was joking...

There's support for a streetcar on Lee highway in principle. It's just the very high price tag that most people are opposed to.

[Anonymous]

I'm somehow betting that north Arlington will see the wisdom investing in it.
Either way, they are poised to get some form of genuinely upgraded transportation. Unlike Columbia pike. They are getting none of what was discussed/promised. Wait! They are ARE getting upgraded bus stops. Hopefully they will actually shield people from the elements this time.