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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It really doesn’t matter which state college a teacher went to or how much math or science they studied there. [/b]What matters is whether students are only doing the basics at grade level or if they’re ready to take on advanced work. At Carson, teachers see students who are eager for that next step—whether it’s Olympiads, robotics, MathCounts, and more. Franklin, on the other hand, leans more toward the fine arts, with a focus on music, theater, and similar areas. FCPS acknowledges this difference, check their individual school characterization.  [/quote]

It sort of does. We’ve   teachers vs JMU/UVA teachers and there’s a huge difference.[/quote]

[b]It is ridiculous to think the college a teacher attended has anything to do with how effective or knowledgeable they are[/b], especially when most teachers in schools such as Carson and Franklin have been teaching for 10-30+ years. Their experience and creativity are far more important than the college they attended.

Some people went to "top schools" and are brilliant in their subject, but they are absolutely horrific teachers. Knowing the subject does not make someone an effective educator. My daughter experienced that with a teacher who went to Yale. Her fancy Ivy League education did nothing to make her a good teacher. [/quote]

This has to be the dumbest thing I’ve read in a long time. lol![/quote]

DP.  You’re misguided.  You can talk to lawyers at top law firms and they can tell you how young lawyers who’ve graduated from George Mason (Scalia) or American Law Schools frequently are harder working and better at their jobs than Yale Law Schools graduates.  Similarly, high school teachers who’ve attended lower ranked colleges often are more dedicated and better at imparting knowledge than teachers who graduated from top universities and fell back on a teaching career when something else didn’t work out. [/quote]

The PP, the one to whom you're responding, shows his/her gross immaturity and sophomoric attitude, both quite evident in his/her use of "lol" at the end of his/her responses.

The idea that one college is inherently “better” than another is not just immature—it’s narrow-minded, elitist, and deeply out of touch with the realities many students face.

Some students receive full scholarships to smaller, lower-ranked schools. That’s not a compromise—it’s a triumph. It means they can pursue higher education without drowning in debt, without burdening their families, and with the freedom to focus on learning rather than loan payments. Meanwhile, attending a more “prestigious” institution might saddle them with six figures of debt for the sake of a name on a diploma.

And let’s be honest: name recognition doesn’t equal hard work. Some colleges produce graduates who are resilient, innovative, and deeply committed to their fields—because they had to be. They didn’t coast on legacy admissions or brand prestige. They built their success from grit, mentorship, and opportunity. Others may rely on the halo effect of their alma mater, assuming doors will open simply because of where they went.

Success isn’t about where you start—it’s about what you do with the opportunities you’re given. The most powerful graduates aren’t always the ones with Ivy League or top-university credentials. They’re the ones who show up, work hard, and prove themselves—regardless of the name on their sweatshirt.

So let’s stop pretending that college prestige is a measure of worth. It’s not. It’s a reflection of privilege, access, and sometimes luck. The real measure? Character, effort, and impact.[/quote]

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