Why I like "School of Choice" Re: Inkster Topic
As to not take over the Inkster/Devin Gardner Topic. I like school of choice for this reason. It keeps school districts accountable. If they are are not providing a satisfactory learning environment...
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BiasedGuy wrote: Searn wrote: BiasedGuy wrote: I guess we shall see if it actually does make school systems accountable. Unfortunately, I think politics and the MEA will likely get in the way of true...
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"But it HAS to be more than the football team's success for Inkster to triple in enrollment in the past 8 years." One would think. One would hope.
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I am in the same boat with CVILLE TROJANS. I see both sides of the arguement. However, I think in the final analysis and ultimate solution resides in the school boards. They need to be held...
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Here is a Detroit News editorial about the Detroit public school system: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080413/OPINION01/804130308/1008
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Don't see school vouchers mentioned. That is the one thing that charter schools have hurt in getting real education reforms for kids.
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I used to work as a counselor with at risk youth and anyways one of the kids I worked with was from Inkster High. I guess my impression of Inkster was they were trying to build a more conducive...
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ez wrote: I used to work as a counselor with at risk youth and anyways one of the kids I worked with was from Inkster High. I guess my impression of Inkster was they were trying to build a more...
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Its way too early to use Inkster's test scores as a gauge of the school's success. If the district is committed to improving, it starts at the elementary level and works its way up. If five years from...
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I agree. Test scores are only one of many gauges. Unfortunately they are the most tangible. That said, which posters in the messages above, would send their children there?
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I think this quote from the Freep in 1999 shows how things were going for Inkster Public Schools .... Sounds like they HAD to get their act together. Inkster District Declares Financial Emergency As...
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Hey BG to respond to your question I am a CC guy and I plan on sending my kids to my alma mater. However with the price of tuition who knows. Anyways I currently live in Hamtramck, and would proably...
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Interesting comments. I think EZ was the closest to hitting the nail on the head when he mentioned parents' role in their children's education. It would appear that some of you actually believe that...
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MichiganElite wrote: Interesting comments. I think EZ was the closest to hitting the nail on the head when he mentioned parents' role in their children's education. It would appear that some of you...
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No doubt, the #1 factor for success is parental involvement. If I toured Inkster and thought that the education was good, and the staff was helping prepare the kids for college and beyond, I would...
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Hey Michigan Elite seems that great minds think alike. However I do believe that the environment in which a kid is placed makes a difference as well. I do believe parent involvement is #1, but I also...
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ez wrote: Hey Michigan Elite seems that great minds think alike. However I do believe that the environment in which a kid is placed makes a difference as well. I do believe parent involvement is #1,...
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The thing is Searn it is typical teenage behavior to 'push the envelope" and take risks. It may be alcohol or marijuana, some mischevious prank, sex whatever. I beleive this is where school enviorment...
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Yep. It begins at home. That is why it rankles me when I see families using HS as a means to a sports related end. It is also a reason why a strong family unit is so important for youth. ez, I have no...
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Hey Bg not trying to bash you and forgive me if I came off in such a matter. I think we agree about 95%. Most of these youth that we are talking about are mostly destined for the prison which is sad.
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