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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is that the model of "teaching to where kids are at" is precisely what they already do and is predicated on the idea of "where kids are at" is the lowest common denominator.

It completely misses the fact that a lot of kids are capable of performing at a higher level than what DCPS is delivering.

This is why parents all over the city, in every ward are dumping DCPS and are instead flocking to charters, because they are dissatisfied with where DCPS thinks kids are at.[/quote]

If kids are entering middle school, doing work at a 2nd-4th grade level then they need more foundational skills to get to middle school instruction. It isn't a matter of lack of intelligence but lack of proper education.[/quote]

Why not try and shore up the elementary schools first, before screwing with middle schools?  The sooner some of the problem areas are nipped in the bud, whether academic, behavioral, et cetera - the better.  Those earliest years are often the most important, foundationally.  It would probably also lessen the disparities in performance later on.[/quote]

Who is "screwing with the middle schools"?  What about the kids that are in or about to ent middle school, they just lose out because of poor timing.  Why can't you develop programs to address both those that are accelerated and those that still need basic skills at the same time you work to improve the elementary schools?  Why does it have to be an either or choice?[/quote]

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