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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand what other options people want.[/quote]

I want APS to stop with the gimmicks -- STEAM! IB for elementary students! FLES! 1:1! -- and start adopting evidence-based policies that actually meet the neieds of the "whole child" the SB likes to yammer about.[/quote]

I agree PP. Tired of all the "special" programs. I think Arlington would be well-served to work towards elementary schools that are functionally the same, and strong in academics, arts, etc to build all-around strong students. Having all these "special" programs only [b]creates and exacerbates both real and perceived inequalities. [/quote][/b]

There are real and perceived inequities and they cannot be addressed through neighborhood schools alone. The choice programs are more integrated than the majority of neighborhood schools (excepting HB). How can you work towards schools that are functionally the same when the neighborhood schools are so economically disparate? Riddle me that. I think this plan is at least an attempt to start that conversation, about how they will try to at least make sure the academic models are the same across the neighborhoods.

1:1 is a stinker and that needs to go, I'll give you that. In theory it sounds great, in practice it's terrible. It is just a gimmick, and a pricey one at that. The other stuff, I think, is an honest attempt at equity, which is pretty difficult to achieve if everyone is kept within their walk zones. [/quote]

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