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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So it's better because it's smaller and has very few poor kids?[/quote]

Until the system understands what equity means, small size and homogeneity are indeed factors.  You get one chance to raise your kids, and if a system is broken b/c it refuses to understand the true meaning of equity, I'm certainly not waiting around for it to fix itself.[/quote]

What is the true meaning of equity, in your opinion?[/quote]

based on my experiences as a teacher for over 25 years (mostly working in challenging schools)?

1. Promoting rigor across the board - Let's not pretend that Johnny can read and then pass him along.  Reading at a 5th grade level in 9th grade is not acceptable.
2.  Eliminating magnets - Magnets create schools within schools and promote segregation. Instead of busing others into the community., let's work together to ensure that the community is supporting its schools.  
3. Removing "choice" - See #2.  When the NEC was created, it caused issues within the neighborhoods and unfair competition among schools.  So it's OK to say that MY school is better than yours? 
4. Restoring discipline - I won't go into more detail over this topic.  Just ask teachers whet they think about the Code of Conduct and how it's empowered students to behave poorly, as they know teachers (and admin) have no real say in disciplinary actions.
5. Reaching out to community - Teach parents the importance of education.  Seamlessly integrate MH services throughout the community.  Ensure that all schools have wellness centers.

five measures - with at least 50 more I could list if I had the time . . .

Unitl the system stops using a band aid approach to addressing problems, I'll glad choose a smaller system where my voice is heard.[/quote]

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