05-23-2011, 05:07 PM
(05-22-2011, 11:34 PM)Adub Wrote: Wow, my kids all went to public schools with a large population of esl students. My kids did just fine. I did not see them getting dumber because of it. All three got a good education. They read, write and think proficiently. Each tested into gate in elementary school, took honor and AP classes in highschool. I think someone needs to descend from theory to reality.
There is a level above "Proficient" in California. In theory, shouldn't a gifted kid who is taking AP/Honors classes test in the "Advanced" category? Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Most people brag about their kids passing state/federal mandated tests. They don't realize that a 50% is passing. Like the lady that was bragging her kid with an IQ of 109 was gifted...
I probably know a whole lot more about the reality of education than most people who post here.