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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is a bad idea for a public or charter school, *if* the parents/guardians are expected to come up with funding. It's one thing to ask for $75 to go to Philly to NYC because that's reasonably nominal and/or the school can pick up the tab for those who need help financially. But to say "Hey, we've got this expensive trip and some of you can afford it and others definitely can't, so who's coming!?! We'll talk about it all year and your child will be keenly aware if they're part of the awesome hype or totally left out!" seems short-sighted, insensitive, and a little cruel. I think the socially negative implications out-weight the positives. Let the parents who can afford it do it anyway. I'd be disappointed in my public/charter charter school for sponsoring something like this.[/quote]
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