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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: [arn-l Digest] Vol. 3 No. 568 Messages: 22
-----Original Message----- From: Scott Hays <shays@ccwebster.net> To: arn-l@interversity.org Sent: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 2:44 pm Subject: Re: [arn-l] [arn-l Digest] Vol. 3 No. 568 Messages: 22 Here's a compromise (though punitive measures based solely on test performance should not be part of the discussion ... school improvement is the issue) ... remove the "in-district" transfer restriction and allow students in so-called underperforming schools (mostly in inner city and poor rural areas) to cross district boundaries and enroll in the nearest so-called highly successful school (mostly in suburban communities). See who howls. _________________________________________________________________________ ____ School improvement is certainly the issue. Allowing children to cross district boundaries has bee proposed. It might very well help some children, but it would be subject to the room available in the "suburban schools," it would raise transportation issues. and it would not meet the needs of parents and children who want good schools close to where they live. My bets are still on improving schools for all children. Art ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
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