Although unwavering in their support for the expansion, Newark Charter parents said they can grasp the dilemma the district faces.
“I understand that they need more kids to make the schools better, but you’re not going to get more kids until you make the schools better,” Patti Carlson said. “But why should our kids be the guinea pigs?” - News Journal, 4/1/12
But why should our kids be guinea pigs?
Allow me to counter by flipping this argument on its head. Our high achieving children have existed in multi-level skill environments since the onset of modern day education. These children have succeeded despite the challenges their less academically-adept peers have encountered. So what happens when you remove the achievement role models in the classroom and leave behind the children who struggle and suffer the saddest side effects of social malaise?
Who is the guinea pig?
I would argue the guinea pigs are the first generation left behind.
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Haven't seen commentary yet on the side story about other state's laws requiring a contracted relationship of sharing and collaboration between traditional and charter schools. Markell was quoted as outright refusing to 'force' collaboration. Also, the article glided over Delaware Charter School formally reported deficiencies.
There was a slight slap on Schooley and Sokola for their timid reactionary 2011 legislation attempts. At least they got John Kowalko saying that the legislature would have to work to amend state law.
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