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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Having multiple delayed entry kids in a K classroom changes the dynamics for everyone in the room. Including teachers who can't do better than assessing children by comparison to the others in the classroom. There is some "robust" research that suggests this leads to increased numbers of the younger kids being viewed as having ADD type issues. Duh. They'd probably look pretty jumpy if they skipped a year and were in class made up entirely of year older kids.

The sad thing about this is it's a classic race to the bottom. Parents are calling out here the practice has gotten out of hand. If the schools do not respond by reining in the total numbers, the race to the bottom gains speed for...if you can't beat 'em, join 'em is the only practical response. [/quote]

Why would any sensible parent race their kid to the bottom?  Isn't it more sensible to race to the top.  Matriculate into a school that permits your child to "race to the top".  If no such schools exist in the D.C. area try homeschooling ... or simply win the race to the bottom.[/quote]

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