Advanced English for all in middle school?

[Anonymous]

I've heard that some middle schools ONLY offer Advanced English. What is the argument in support of such an approach? I'm curious to know what parents at these schools think of this. While it's admirable to want all students to strive to meet higher standards, what happens to the child who is struggling. Shouldn't a regular English class be offered as well for children who need it?

[Anonymous]

I completely agree with your last two sentences. Also, if the "advanced" class is the only offering and is therefore standard for all students, how exactly can it still be considered "advanced"?

[Anonymous]

This is what is coming down the pike. It is more of the same stuff--a trend away from differentiating.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know which Montgomery County middle schools might already be doing this? (offering only advanced english?)

[Anonymous]

My understanding from the Pyle orientation was that there are two lesson plans/curricula and they will be only be using the advanced one going forward.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I completely agree with your last two sentences. Also, if the "advanced" class is the only offering and is therefore standard for all students, how exactly can it still be considered "advanced"?

Because in certain parts of Montgomery County, all of the kids are above average.

[Anonymous]

Julius West says they offer the advanced curriculum to all..but there is still in class differentiation with some kids taking Advanced English and some taking English. They cover the same topics but might read different books and have modfied versions of the same assignments.

[Anonymous]

I agree when everyone is advanced..it is really only average.