December 13, 201213 yr Decades of history show that AS A GROUP black students perform worse than white students. So saying that is not a racist statement. If "gap achievement" has value, fine. Just don't bring in kids that are doing fine. Decades?? How long have whites and blacks really been on level playing fields in the classroom.
December 13, 201213 yr Author Decades of history show that AS A GROUP black students perform worse than white students. So saying that is not a racist statement. If "gap achievement" has value, fine. Just don't bring in kids that are doing fine. It's not racist but it probably falls in the "politically insensitive" realm if you say it out loud... especially if you are a school administrator.
December 13, 201213 yr It's not racist but it probably falls in the "politically insensitive" realm if you say it out loud... especially if you are a school administrator. If "politically insensitive" is the same as "asinine" then I agree.
December 13, 201213 yr Decades?? How long have whites and blacks really been on level playing fields in the classroom. Some would argue they're still not but... 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s.
December 13, 201213 yr Author If "politically insensitive" is the same as "asinine" then I agree. I would say they are often one and the same.
December 13, 201213 yr I assume we agree the school should be looking out for all of the kids that are on the wrong path or on the path of failing to graduate, correct? No. My thoughts are that you look out for all kids, whether they are failing have a 4.0. Both kids have needs and deserve education that meets those needs.
December 13, 201213 yr No. My thoughts are that you look out for all kids, whether they are failing have a 4.0. Both kids have needs and deserve education that meets those needs. We agree on that. My question centered around the idea of extra attention.
December 13, 201213 yr Author No. My thoughts are that you look out for all kids, whether they are failing have a 4.0. Both kids have needs and deserve education that meets those needs. I agree with this 100%. Students and schools should have accountability for taking students where they are and helping them improve. All kids. Even the advanced/gifted. The idea of gap reduction is out of whack in my opinion. It has an underlying current that deemphasizes the top achievers so that the lower achievers can catch up. All students should be pushed to maximize their potential.
December 13, 201213 yr I agree with this 100%. Students and schools should have accountability for taking students where they are and helping them improve. All kids. Even the advanced/gifted. The idea of gap reduction is out of whack in my opinion. It has an underlying current that deemphasizes the top achievers so that the lower achievers can catch up. All students should be pushed to maximize their potential. In a perfect world teachers help all kids evenly. From posts and general knowledge I'm under the impression it's not a perfect world for teachers. So, if you have limited time and resources do you spend it on the kids that are struggling or the kids that are shining stars wanting to get brighter?
December 13, 201213 yr The "gap reduction" issue is fraught with conflicts. In order to reduce the gap you need the white students to stay the same or not advance as much as the black students. Seems odd.
December 13, 201213 yr We agree on that. My question centered around the idea of extra attention. The kids at the top deserve extra attention, also. So do the kids in the middle.
December 13, 201213 yr Lets round up all the poor dumb folks, put a spotlight on em so we can help em! What a way to let kids who may already be struggling feel more at home! That letter reeks of ignorance.
December 13, 201213 yr In a perfect world teachers help all kids evenly. From posts and general knowledge I'm under the impression it's not a perfect world for teachers. So, if you have limited time and resources do you spend it on the kids that are struggling or the kids that are shining stars wanting to get brighter? Age-old question.
December 13, 201213 yr The kids at the top deserve extra attention, also. So do the kids in the middle. How many hours a day do you have to give extra attention to the kids at the top, the kids in the middle, and the kids that are on the brink of failure?
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