Comments on: Are D.C. Public Schools a Lost Cause?

By: WestIndianArchie

WestIndianArchie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:35:08 +0000

Even the kids @ the Thomas Edison academy, a stones throw from DCPS, are a lost cause.

There simply aren't enough band geeks, computer nerds, and math dorks in all of the US to compete with China, Korea, Japan, and India.

By: Too cute

Too cute — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:31:01 +0000

Let the ignorant jeers begin.

This report is flawed and badly interpreted.
1.DC is not a state, yet it's compared to states -- the classic apples/oranges sophomoric error.
2. Not only is DC compared to states, DCPS is compared to states. The District has 81 LEAs, not one as the report states-- DCPS and 80 charter schools. DC has invested millions into the current structure of choice. When do we start being evaluated on this structure? Why wouldn't the report include all our LEAs?
3. The report analyzes gross data that describes only graduation, not drop-out. Not known: did they transfer to other schools? move out of DC? Drop-out?

By: Angry Al Gonzales

Angry Al Gonzales — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:03:21 +0000

This is just more DC laziness, ignorance, & apathy in action - or inaction. Busing. Bus the DC kids to VA & MD. Maybe some of the DC kids will commit their crimes in VA & MD, so it's a win-win for DC.

By: huh?

huh? — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:04:42 +0000

The data was also derived between 1996 and 2006, before Michelle Rhee came in to revamp the school system. Since then, graduation rates have risen but not drastically enough to signify a complete turnaround.

What the hell does this have to do with anything? Who cares if more people graduate if they don't know shit?