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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]We can throw tons of resources (because smaller class sizes, additional teaching staff, free breakfasts all cost a lot) at the children but unless this effort is reinforced by parents who partner with the schools to educate their children, it will not help these children achieve their full potential.[/quote]

If your assertion is true then any money spent on this group is a waste. Failing is failing so the county may as well re-allocate $$ back to the areas with higher performing students.

Parental involvement and home education is critical ONLY when the educational system is deficient, which is exactly what is going on here. We just don't want to admit t. Its far easier to call whatever we do a success on our part and a failure on the lower SES parent's part. This simply isn't true but its more convenient for us.

The lower performing schools where kids are receiving free before and aftercare have these kids for 11 hours a day. The 2 remaining hours in the day when the child is awake and with their parents does not need to be spent reading and coloring if the 11 hours are used effectively. [/quote]
I didn't say it was a  waste, I said it would be more effective if what the school does is reinforced at home.  We work closely with our child on a daily basis to ensure his success.  There are lots of parent with full time jobs who are able to do this.  It isn't easy but it is possible if you make it a priority.  The smaller class sizes, additional teaching staff etc. is essential and the achievement gap would no doubt be much wider in their absence but we aren't going to close it unless their families partner with the schools every single day.[/quote]

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