De factor segregation threatens MCPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, how does this matter? We know that underprivileged students perform better when they are not in highly segregated schools with many other underprivileged students. It really doesn't matter if someone posting here thinks that their parents are dumber and therefore make less money. The point is that they would get a much better education if the schools were less homogenous.

Actually your point seems to be that entire school systems should be geared towards teaching underprivileged students and ignoring everyone else. When in reality there are many buckets of students to be held accountable for and more than your personal favorite or righteous "group" should be challenged and taught to potential.

+1000
I want my kids to be academically challenged and get into Ivy League colleges. How does helping the underprivileged help my kids? There is only so much resources and attention a teacher can offer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
+1000
I want my kids to be academically challenged and get into Ivy League colleges. How does helping the underprivileged help my kids? There is only so much resources and attention a teacher can offer.

Because your child will be sharing a country with the underprivileged. And if you look at the history of countries with a big gap between your kids and the underprivileged, you will learn that countries like that don't do very well. So it is in your long-term self-interest to help the underprivileged. Additionally, an understanding that "I've got mine" is not an ethical social philosophy might even help your kids get into Yale.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
+1000
I want my kids to be academically challenged and get into Ivy League colleges. How does helping the underprivileged help my kids? There is only so much resources and attention a teacher can offer.

Because your child will be sharing a country with the underprivileged. And if you look at the history of countries with a big gap between your kids and the underprivileged, you will learn that countries like that don't do very well. So it is in your long-term self-interest to help the underprivileged. Additionally, an understanding that "I've got mine" is not an ethical social philosophy might even help your kids get into Yale.

[phone]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, how does this matter? We know that underprivileged students perform better when they are not in highly segregated schools with many other underprivileged students. It really doesn't matter if someone posting here thinks that their parents are dumber and therefore make less money. The point is that they would get a much better education if the schools were less homogenous.

Actually your point seems to be that entire school systems should be geared towards teaching underprivileged students and ignoring everyone else. When in reality there are many buckets of students to be held accountable for and more than your personal favorite or righteous "group" should be challenged and taught to potential.

+1000
I want my kids to be academically challenged and get into Ivy League colleges. How does helping the underprivileged help my kids? There is only so much resources and attention a teacher can offer.

wow
You're a real bitch, aren't you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, how does this matter? We know that underprivileged students perform better when they are not in highly segregated schools with many other underprivileged students. It really doesn't matter if someone posting here thinks that their parents are dumber and therefore make less money. The point is that they would get a much better education if the schools were less homogenous.

Actually your point seems to be that entire school systems should be geared towards teaching underprivileged students and ignoring everyone else. When in reality there are many buckets of students to be held accountable for and more than your personal favorite or righteous "group" should be challenged and taught to potential.

+1000
I want my kids to be academically challenged and get into Ivy League colleges. How does helping the underprivileged help my kids? There is only so much resources and attention a teacher can offer.

Thx for the sarcasm. I think PP was pointing out that there are many types/levels of students in MoCo, but the county is mainly focused on the bottom half. I'd agree with that sentiment; a 200 school district should be able to strongly educate all types.