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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Charters absolutely do NOT use the same curriculum as DCPS.[/quote]

We know. However the curriculum [i]any[/i] public school in DC uses has to align to / cover the Common Core standards for each grade level, including PK and K. [/quote]

Ok, now that's cleared up, let's get back to the original question.  Does Mann do a lot of teaching to the test?[/quote]

[b]None of the high performing schools, charter or DCPS teach to the test. [/b] They teach to common core standards which are the basis for testing and that's a good thing.  The highest correlation between scores and performance in DCPS is SES status.  A few charters like DC PREP and KIPP post strong achievement numbers with high intervention/rigorous programs primarily targeting communities of need and some do a lot of drill and kill but it's not specifically teaching to the test.  The higher performing charters that aren't of the 'no excuses' variety also have more SES diversity.[/quote][/quote]

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