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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] The children who were selected (or not) from our charter school for interview make no sense when it comes to academic apples to apples.[/quote]

First, not every kid is a superhero in every subject. You might have a student who’s a math whiz but struggles a bit with English, or vice versa. Even a small difference, like a couple of points here or there, can mean the difference between getting an interview or not. Sometimes, a kid who could easily ace science or social studies might miss out on a great recommendation just because the system tends to favor the voices of the Math and English teachers.

Second, it’s not all about academic apples to apples. The interview process also considers how kids connect with teachers and classmates. In other words, they’re looking at who will be a good fit for the community. This means that a student who’s academically brilliant might not get the same boost if they’re not seen as a natural “community player.” Teachers may have boosted kids who they thought would fit better into the community. I wouldn’t say it’s who they like better. They may have genuinely been answering the questions asked of them on the form. It’s not all academic.

These are just my thoughts, based on conversations with current parents, students and teachers. It seems like comparing students on academic criteria alone might miss a few important details about what each child really brings to the table.[/quote]

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