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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you've moved from a title 1 elementary in DC to an upper NW elementary in DC, how did the type of instruction change?  At our current title 1 school, there are many kids below grade level, but also a good number on or above grade level.  At upper NW schools, it seems most of the kids are at or above grade level.  Does this result in the students being challenged more in the classroom?  [/quote]

The difference has everything to do with the household that the child comes from. Children from households with college-educated parents begin school already ahead. This is not to take away from parents in Title 1 schools, but it has less to do with teacher skill and more to do with the child's exposure and ability to practice what is learned in school each day.
 I have actually seen teachers in NW do LESS than teachers in Title 1 school simply because their students are going to achieve at high rates regardless. Teachers in Title 1 schools really have to work hard to move the needle. [/quote]

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