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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have we solved all of society's issues in the schools yet? Free lunch and breakfasts (although many parents already receive food stamps and there are a lot of free food distribution sites, at least there are in FC); in-house psychologists and social workers; a bus that takes children to see the dentist and provides free dental care; free summer books and free coats, mittens and hats in the winter; free school supplies; fees waived for extra curricular activities; free access to technology and free computers; free ESOL classes for students and parents; free translation services, on demand... and yet, no change in scores for certain ethnic students.[/quote]

Feeling a little grumpy and a lot racist tonight, are we? [/quote]

This person is just stating facts. Perhaps it does make him/her grumpy. But you can't deny this is true. The FCPS average F/R lunch rate across all high schools has gone up 10% in last 15 years. It has gone up much more at half a dozen high schools. So perhaps you are in one of the lucky high schools that has not been impacted. Langley's rate has barely budged - meanwhile Lee's rate has gone up 31%, Herndon's 26%, Annandale's 23%, and Falls Church's 21%. So this situation is very real.[/quote]

I agree with you, PP and I'll tell you, I am grumpy. Frustrating to see more and more programs rolled out to little or no avail.

And, I'll say it: its extraordinarily difficult to get immigrant parents involved, period. Tough to get a parent on the phone in an emergency.[/quote]

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