Money for Higher Grades at NC Middle School

Discussion in 'Political Discussions' started by raristud, Nov 11, 2009.

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  1. raristud

    raristud Member

    " A central North Carolina middle school is selling grades to students to raise money for the school.

    The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro has come up with a novel fundraising plan after last year's chocolate sale flopped.

    The school will sell 20 test points to students in exchange for a $20 donation.

    Students can add 10 extra points to each of two tests of their choosing. The extra points could take a student from a "B" to an "A" on a test or from a failing grade to a passing grade."

    http://www.wsoctv.com/news/21582847/detail.html
     
  2. cjsdowg

    cjsdowg New Member

    Sorry poor kids you are out of luck once more .
     
  3. scaredrain

    scaredrain Member

    I live in the next county over from this district and I have friends who have kids in that school and all I can say is that the budget situation has left many schools desperate in NC. You have some schools who award extra credit in NC for the kids simply turning in hand sanitizer or tissue paper, because the districts are not providing it! While I do not agree with grades for sale, I can see why the school was desperate enough to do this. In fact there was another article in the local paper where I live where the school had kids out front with jars asking parents who drop off their kids for pennies.
     
  4. thomaskolter

    thomaskolter New Member

    Sadly this fits into American culture of buying your way to something instead of working for it.
     
  5. cookderosa

    cookderosa Resident Chef

    public education as a concept is simply not working, it's too expensive THE WAY IT IS DONE. That's not to say it can't and shouldn't be revamped, but clearly this can't be acceptable!?! Oh wait, I have an idea, let's skip the school issue and go with govt-provided health care!
     
  6. scaredrain

    scaredrain Member

    After working in public education, I agree with you 100%, its too much full of bureaucracy and red tape and the money that is handed down, never reaches the classroom! The principal involved with this scandal has been forced to resign and will leave on December 1. The sad thing is that some parents actually agree with the fundraiser, my friend that works at the school, told me that many parents and the community are calling there in support of the principal, especially since the Parent Council came up with the idea and not the principal. The supporters all argue that they wouldnt have resorted to this type of fundraiser if it wasnt for the lack of money. Either way I agree, selling and buying grades is wrong!
     
  7. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I agree math & science teaching in K-12 needs revamping.

    Although some schools in the Los Angeles area have great programs. I worked on the National Science Bowl for several years and I am very impressed by the students who compete - they will be the scientists and MDs of tomorrow.

    I've had govt-provided health care for the last 40 years (as a govt contractor) and have no complaints.
    Plus many of my friends have govt-provided health care (including a fed judge, policeman, college professor, city manager, college administrator, a marine, and a USN MD). I understand around 1/3 of the US population has govt funded healthcare.
     
  8. cookderosa

    cookderosa Resident Chef

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    But the issue is that nation wide, our public school system is not ok. School attendance in the USA is a law. Children, depending on their state, are required to be attend school from roughly age 6-16. Since our govt has made a point of being the primary provider (>75%), they owe the kids a good education. My point about health care, is that we have already bitten off more than we can chew with education....and now we are taking on healthcare? Really?

    I don't think the health care issue is an issue. The issue, the way I understand it, is that those who use and enjoy private health care will have that freedom taken away by forced participation. In car insurance, our state has a liability law - I think most states do- that requires all drivers to have insurance or it will be provided to you by the state. I'd like to hear about a state that has cheaper premiums than the private companies. In my state, the govt premiums are about 3x higher than anything else out there. Our govts have no business getting into the health care business imo.
     

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