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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those who didn’t read the link, it was not a district wide change, it was a pilot at two schools, one of which was 97% free and reduced lunch. It’s clearly targeting a specific student population.[/quote] It was so successful, they are expanding it. It makes sense to target those who need more help first but imagine how successful smart kids could be with extra days in school. I don't get parents who say 11 weeks of summer just aren't enough.[/quote] Richmond Public Schools have more than 66% free and reduced lunch, three times the rate of Arlington and Loudoun. It’s targeting low income students who lose the most in a long summer.[/quote] There are APS elementary schools with more than 66% of the kids on free and reduced lunch though. It would make sense to institute this program for those schools. Isn't part of the justification for segregating the schools that it's easier to provide services? I know transportation is the biggest piece of it, but I also thought they had high-needs schools to focus resources there (even though they don't necessarily advertise that fact).[/quote]
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