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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In short: they couldn't acquire an adequate new curricula, so they will issue a new RFP in the fall.

Why is this so hard? Is it because they are looking for the silver bullet that simply doesn't exist? Instead of a new curricula with more digital content and cultural whatever they said, perhaps they would see improved outcomes if they simply grouped by ability for math and reading and switched classes so they could receive actual instruction for the entire block as opposed to being grouped within the classroom and racing through content in 10-15 minutes while they have the teacher's attention?

SMDH.

Private schools are able to close the achievement gap with outdated textbooks. And yes, private schools have low income minority students (catholic schools certainly do). It takes structure, discipline, and a more old fashioned approach to instruction...like European and Asian schools. 
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No. Because this RFP was tainted, they will issue a new RFP in a few months.

Why is this so hard? Because it's spending public money. Government procurement is highly regulated. Private-school procurement is not.

(Also, no, private schools are not able to close the achievement gap. What private schools are able to do, is choose which students to include and which students to exclude.) [/quote]

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