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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 have Radford 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]

You've obviously never been a teacher if you think the  university a teacher attended is relevant to their efficacy, or if you believe that an undergraduate degree from a specific college is more valuable than 20 years of experience.[/quote]

How knowledgeable one is is definitely tied to the school. Some schools are better than others. Some schools have higher standards, harder classes and the kids that come out are actually smarter.

Efficacy of teaching is a different ballgame. But there has to a good knowledge base first. [/quote]

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