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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I don't think AP classes are the issue and I think they should stay. It sounds like it's the schools and teachers who have preconceived stereotypes of black and Hispanic kids that result in them subconsciously or consciously holding back  students of color.  So first, I think we need to pay teachers very well, specifically those who choose to work in title 1 and Focus schools and who stay there for x number of years.. Evaluate them on how well they are supporting URM students. Next [b]why can't we provide free tutoring to all kids who need support starting at elementary school?[/b] Make it a mandatory part of their day..not an after school or weekend program. Finally, I do think we need to get rid of the ridiculous GS ratings which is a huge reason we have segregated schools. [/quote]

Who will do this?[/quote]

Qualified tutors hired by the school system.  I would rather see title 1 money or money spent on ridiculous studies implemented by Central office towards this.[/quote]

They cost upwards of $50/hr for one student. Let's be realistic here. [/quote]

They don't have to cost that much when they're working directly for the school and [b]they don't have to be one on one[/b]. ESOL teachers don't cost that much. Think outside of the box.[/quote]

Sure, if you want them to fail spectacularly [/quote]

Literally there are tutoring companies like Mathnaseum that provide group tutoring .  Anyway..what I'm talking about are teachers hired by the school system whose sole job is to provide additional support (tutoring) to students who are struggling.[/quote]

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