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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The equity policy has that "The Chief Operations Office will ensure equitable distribution of resources. Student and community needs and systems of marginalization will be a driving force for equitable resource allocation in all facets of the division decision-making."

Does this mean larger class sizes in wealthier areas?[/quote]

This is already the case, although it is usually stated as the inverse: Title 1 schools have smaller class sizes.  We can check this box now.[/quote]

I have absolutely no problem giving more resources to the schools with poorer kids.  What I do have a problem with is how the resources are used.  I taught in Title I.  Sometimes, the funds do not get where they need to go.

What people do not realize when they say "give more funding to the schools" is that the funds do not necessarily go where they need to go.  FCPS is known for funding programs that require empires at Gatehouse and the other administrative offices.  The money needs to get to the schools.  More funds for teachers who TEACH--not teachers who advise other teachers.  Too often "specialists" are hired who do very little to help the kids.

This is not rocket science.  Poor kids can learn.  But, they frequently begin at a lower level and need to be brought up.  The "equity" proponents can say we need to take their "culture" into consideration.  There is nothing wrong with being sensitive to backgrounds. However, too often it results in [b]the "soft bigotry of low expectations."  [/b]I fear that is what is going to occur with FCPS.  
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Too late.  This phrase perfectly sums up what has been going on within FCPS for the past decade or two.  
DP[/quote]

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