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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a fine line between discipline and parenting. Schools do need to be innovative and creative in in their discipline, to ensure that students don't miss instructional time. But there is a small fraction of kids who don't want to be in school. We must acknowledge that these children bring a myriad of issues to school stemming from their communities and parents. Schools are built around communities but the schools can't be parents and educate. I[b]t's why impoverished schools struggle in test scores and these children are under-prepared for college and career readiness. [/b]The truth may sting but these schools are trying to be parents and fix the emotional/social issues these kids bring to school before educating them. There is clearly not enough time to fix broken children and educate in ten months. [/quote]

+2 We left DCPS, after free pre-k to surround ourselves with diverse schools (economically and culturally) but DH and I don't have time to deal with schools "fixing people" or experimenting what works trying to close an achievement gap and not also focusing on children who are academically on grade level. I want my children to be pushed to be their best and I also want to know that the parents of the school community are involved. [/quote]

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