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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know why I am going to wade into this mess of a thread, but here goes.

While family life is certainly a factor in academic success, I don't believe we should dismiss the effect of a quality education.  All kids, even disadvantaged kids, can learn AT SCHOOL, when given the right tools.  This means good leadership, capable and talented teachers, and a clean and safe environment.   Theses are complex issues, and it would be great if all families were more involved in their kids.  However, we should demand more from the school administrators and teachers, as well.  Our poor performing schools frequently have fewer resources for experiential learning, the poorest performing teachers, and maybe even the poorest performing administrators.

We are in this terrible cycle where the schools have a bad reputation, primarily due to test scores. We need to find other ways of measuring success.  We need to stop relying so heavily on testing as the only measure of success.  Even the best performing schools are only making good test takers, not necessarily preparing them for life.

I think the country should figure out how to attract "top talent" to the teaching profession.  I think our county should focus on finding ways to attract and keep the best teachers.  Experienced, capable, certified teachers.

I live in PG, zoned for a high performing elementary, and still pay for private school.  [/quote]

Why is this a "mess of a thread"?  It isn't.  It has spurred discussion about the quality of education in the county.  There's a reason this post generated so much attention... we care.  Many have offered good suggestions, and have given thoughtful insight based on their experiences.  If you think this is a mess of a thread, go check out the DC Private Schools section and report back. PG County School threads are far more civil.   :lol:

Signed, DC Private School Parent living in McMansion Community PG County. [/quote]

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