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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]EA at BASIS is going to be a disaster. [/quote]

That's not really fair. Being disadvantaged doesn't mean you're unintelligent. It also doesn't mean you aren't serious about school. [/quote]

Success at BASIS depends on being able to pass tests based on cumulative learning - intelligence isn’t enough if the kids are starting out behind & don’t have resources at home to catch up. Personally I think it would be good for BASIS to somewhat soften what I understand is their approach to high-stakes testing. Like, kids can advance with a lower score but have to double up the next year on math or writing. That way you’re keeping the rigor of BASIS but giving kids more chances. [/quote]

Not happening. That model (pass the test in order to continue) is true across all the BASIS charter schools in the country. I personally think it's great, and I'm so thankful to have at least one option in DC that has high standards and no social promotion.

They do offer a lot of tutoring and help -- all the teachers have after school hours where kids can ask for help, they have peer tutoring and Georgetown students in to tutor. So their model is not to lower the standards, but to help students meet them. [/quote]

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