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[quote=Anonymous][quote]We used to call it equality - equal opportunity. Not equity - equal outcomes. Making sure all kids learn how to read is not the same thing as insisting the reading test be set so that every racial and ethnic background get the same scores. I'd argue that the former is far superior to the latter, but places like Oregon have demonstrated that some people are giving up on the first in favor of the second.[/quote]

I've said this for years:  there are two ways to close the Achievement Gap--you can close it from the top or from the bottom.  It is clear what FCPS has decided to do.

It is hard, hard work to close it from the bottom.  And, it won't happen overnight.  But, it is the only way to make things better.  Otherwise, all kids will suffer.

I have two kids.  One a stellar student and the other could care less except for me hounding him.  Smart enough.  So, I'm supposed to tell super achiever to stop?  Sounds stupid, but that appears to be in the works here.
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