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[quote=Anonymous]NP here, and I'm just a bit perplexed by some things the Basis Tucson teacher said.  I don't think anyone here would disagree with many of those arguments, for example that sole emphasis on APs is a mistake, or that schools like MIT look for extracurriculars and diversity.  And, I don't think anyone would disagree that a bonafide perspective from a teacher could provide valuable insights.

But...  as some previous posters here have pointed out, Basis does in fact have its students participate in many other types of activities, for example the National Science Bowl.  Didn't Basis Tucson make it to be a statewide finalist in the Arizona Science Bowl just a few weeks ago, and wouldn't a Basis Tucson teacher be aware of that ans be proud of it?  Why doesn't this Basis Tucson teacher seem to be aware of that, to just slip the mind let alone allow some strong opinion to form that Basis only pursues APs and doesn't have its students pursue competitions and extracurriculars?  And it's not just STEM - I believe this week we also learned that a number of Basis students also made it to finalists in the Letters About Literature competition as well.   And that's just in the last couple of weeks.  Also, from what I hear from DC and other students, it's not just lecture-based seminars, that there are a lot of hands-on activities and fun things in class.  I know that Basis DC has a debate team, and that there was recently a field trip to the Newseum.  Given the wealth of world-class museums within walking distance of Basis DC it might make sense to have more field trips, I'm sure that's a matter of logistics.  [/quote]

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