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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, great schools just updated their scores.

They are both a 3 now. Which is an improvement for Randolph. They were a 2. I think Barcroft slid a little. Not really much difference really.

APS needs to get a handle on it. 
Carlin Springs has managed to pull it up ( to a 6), so demographics shouldn't really be an excuse here.[/quote]

Have you seen the Post article about Carlin Springs? Teachers felt as if they had sacrificed true education at the expense of test preparation. Also Carlin Springs students are primarily Spanish-speaking while children at Randolph speak dozens of languages which represents more challenges (as well as opportunities). Can't speak to Barcroft but they are getting a new principal. 
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The article from a few years ago? Yeah, but it's what those kids need. Don't get me wrong, there should be additional staff and compensation for the demands of that sort of schedule. 
We are talking about ( in some cases) very poor and very behind kids. If they are in school, they are being fed and their parents aren't having to figure out child care. 
Take a look at the candidates for county board. They ALL want more affordable housing. Well, this has to come with it. We have to demand it. Otherwise we are full of crap. 
It can't be acceptable for these kids to just lag behind. I have a friend who teaches ESOL at high school level in Arlington. There are kids who start in elementary school and still never catch up. That can't be acceptable. 
These schools need more native English speakers in attendance, but that will never happen without some better scores. [/quote]

I should add - this was in reference to Carlin Springs having school on Saturdays.[/quote]

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