Achievement gap continues to grow between high- and low-income schools

[Anonymous]

I'm not surprised, but it's still sad, especially when you're in the Downcounty Consortium and can't really afford to move elsewhere (nor do I really want to). I just want my DC to have classes where the students are more engaged and want to learn and fewer resources must diverted to fights, ESOL and just trying to get the kids to pay attention. My DC will graduate in 2 years with a decent enough education, but it probably would have been far different in a W school or another with higher SES.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/report-montgomery-gaps-grow-between-high-poverty-and-low-poverty-high-schools/2014/04/08/3820e18a-be97-11e3-bcec-b71ee10e9bc3_story.html?hpid=z2

[Anonymous]

I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

[Anonymous]

I too think this is unfortunate, but my child so far has gotten a great education at his non magnet DCC high school. Not many issues with fights or disruptive kids in class.

Great peer group, zero bulling issues, mostly great teachers, and if the next two years go well my kid will graduate with an IB diploma.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

And that segregation is not solely a Montgomery County problem either. Unless you live in a small town where there is only 1 high school, you will always have some type of financial segregation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

when you bought your hosue, what were the factors you used to deice on the purchase?

[Anonymous]

I think one of the peopel who commented on the artilce said it best. you can put a donkey in a stable but it doesn't make them a race horse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

when you bought your hosue, what were the factors you used to deice on the purchase?

What's your point?

[Anonymous]

Is MCPS any different then Fairfax? How could it be worse then wealthy New England towns that run their own school systems while leaving their more urban neighbors to struggle with needier students and fewer reasources. I grew up in an area like that. No one worried about the minority gap because there were few minorities. Great unless you were on the wrong side. Even the weaker schools in MCPS have more resources because it is a large district with pooled resources.

[Anonymous]

It will always be this way if we continue to welcome illegal immigrants who lower test scores and dumb down the education. Our budget goes towards them too. A lot of our budget!!!

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-07-01/news/bs-ed-0630-illegals-maryland-best-let20110630_1_illegal-aliens-legal-status-sanctuary-state

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

Um, can you tell me anywhere in the world that rich and poor live together. Do you want it to be every other house?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

Um, can you tell me anywhere in the world that rich and poor live together. Do you want it to be every other house?

Actually, the rich and the poor live together in lots of places in the world. In fact, they even do it in Montgomery County, both through the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit program and through mixed residential development (apartments, townhouses, and separate single-family houses, all in one development). Other things that would reduce segregation (and increase the amount of affordable housing in Montgomery County) would be allowing accessory apartments and duplexes in single-family neighborhoods and apartment buildings on the outskirts of single-family neighborhoods.

Do I want it to be every other house? No. For one thing, Montgomery County needs a mix of housing choices, not just houses. But the current situation of no poor kids at all at Whitman or Churchill, and almost all poor kids at Wheaton and Watkins Mill, is not only shameful, but also bad for Montgomery County. If you want your kids to be want to live here when they grow up, and be able to live here when they grow up, this is going to have to change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

And that segregation is not solely a Montgomery County problem either. Unless you live in a small town where there is only 1 high school, you will always have some type of financial segregation.

Many, many towns have one high school. They do not have these problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just read about this, and it frustrates me. I can't say I'm surprised, it goes hand in hand with an article not too long ago about how MoCo HS kids are failing their math exams, but that the problem persists, and is in fact getting worse, is upsetting. I wish I knew what the solution is.

I don't know what the solution is, either. But I know that MCPS didn't cause the problem, so MCPS alone can't solve it. Montgomery County schools are segregated (poor kids here, rich kids there) because Montgomery County is segregated. And Montgomery County is segregated because the affluent people in Montgomery County want it that way.

Um, can you tell me anywhere in the world that rich and poor live together. Do you want it to be every other house?

I grew up in a very mixed town, where doctors' kids attended the same (one) HS as the kids of Greek immigrants who owned the shoe repair shop. There are a variety of housing options throughout the town, which has two middle schools and one HS. Everyone, working class and professionals, support the schools together.

This county is too big.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is MCPS any different then Fairfax? How could it be worse then wealthy New England towns that run their own school systems while leaving their more urban neighbors to struggle with needier students and fewer reasources. I grew up in an area like that. No one worried about the minority gap because there were few minorities. Great unless you were on the wrong side. Even the weaker schools in MCPS have more resources because it is a large district with pooled resources.

Not all New England towns are wealthy. Many, like the one I grew up in, are very mixed, and educate kids from a variety of income levels.