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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Attuned parents have been saying this for the entire decade, and [i]especially[/i] in the most affluent districts we have been scorned and downplayed. Those with means have helped their kids however they can (parent hands-on instruction, tutoring, private school) and the slightly mean rallying cry has been "You can't expect school to be the only place to educate your children you idiot," but those without time, know-how, money, or energy have kids getting progressively left behind.[/quote]

Yep![/quote]

Agree - I have a 17 year old and an 8 year old in FCPS.  The difference in their elementary experience (at the same school) has been dramatic.  I was very hands off with #1 and she's done great.  With #2, I basically teach everything at home using workbooks (basic math skills and drilling, handwriting, grammar, how to use a map / geography, spelling rules, etc.).  It just isn't taught and enforced enough at school.  A lot of the practice is on lexia, ST math, etc which is in one ear and out the other.  The one thing they have done well is phonics.  They seem to practice that A LOT verbally and to be sure it sticks.  When FCPS is constantly touting equity, I have to roll my eyes since it's obvious that watering down everything for everyone only pushes families with the means to fill the gaps at home while the others fall further behind.[/quote]

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