Full Version: Public Boarding schools: is this the answer to the
The last issue of time had an article about a public boarding school that is also partially funded by private donations.
Urban Preppies - From Jan 12, 2004 issue
The article cites that the students SAT scores are only up by an average of 34 points, but it does seem to indicate the students are more likely to set college as a goal. The article also does not talk about discipline - ie, how many fights, detentions, etc occur in the school compared to another school.
And the SEED homepage does not have much to add on these as far as I can tell - but they do say
SEED Foundation homepage
So, it sounds like the school is trying something very unique that may address what many of my teacher friends have complained about - the home environment. I often hear (and say
) that the teachers cannot teach a child anything - let alone an appreciation of learning - if this child goes home to a home life that does not value learning.
So the question, Do you think SEED has the right idea? Should public schools be taking on the added responsibility of providing the home life for children in order to ensure academic success? Or is should it be left to the parents?
Or perhaps you have a better idea.
Urban Preppies - From Jan 12, 2004 issue
The article cites that the students SAT scores are only up by an average of 34 points, but it does seem to indicate the students are more likely to set college as a goal. The article also does not talk about discipline - ie, how many fights, detentions, etc occur in the school compared to another school.
And the SEED homepage does not have much to add on these as far as I can tell - but they do say
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SEED's boarding program teaches students independence and life skills and encourages each student to take on personal responsibilities, such as laundry, work and time management, mentoring younger students and community service.
SEED Foundation homepage
So, it sounds like the school is trying something very unique that may address what many of my teacher friends have complained about - the home environment. I often hear (and say
) that the teachers cannot teach a child anything - let alone an appreciation of learning - if this child goes home to a home life that does not value learning. So the question, Do you think SEED has the right idea? Should public schools be taking on the added responsibility of providing the home life for children in order to ensure academic success? Or is should it be left to the parents?
Or perhaps you have a better idea.
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