What's with all the private schools?

[uber_bwnage]

Bkuz da publik edukaton iz not goode.

[Native_Son]

Originally Posted by ClevelandMike

many old and newer Private schools here are a byproduct of people moving to NC and wanting a better education for their children. The Mecklenburg Public school system from K-12 are rated among the worst in the USA. The tradition of southerners schooling in private sector is long gone.

Your lack of credibility is not threatened by this post, that's for sure.

For some actual facts about CMS you should visit this link:

http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/aboutus/Documents/WOW%20Did%20You%20Know.pdf (broken link)

^and uber_bwnage, how's your LARPing group? Any more good pics from the weekend?

http://www.pleasehirekent.com/images/larp_thanks_cape.jpg (broken link)

[uber_bwnage]

Native_Son: The overpaid babysitters (i.e. teachers) of CMS thank you for your support.
You know what they say...those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach in CMS.

[vindaloo]

Originally Posted by SouthernBelleInUtah

There is a long legacy in the South of having private schools to keep your children away from "undesirables." It did not start with segregation in the 50s-60s but that was another spur to some people. I think the South had a larger disparity in wealth than most other areas - you owned a plantation or you were a worker on/for one. Very little in between.

If whites only owned plantations, who ran the shops and businesses in the cities like Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, Memphis, Mobile and other southern cities? Actally, there was quite a bit "in between". Also, during the slave days, there was an extemely huge disparity in the industrial north. These were the days of "child labor" when very young children and women worked from dawn to dusk in the factories of the north. In many cases, the immigrants were the lowest of the low on the social status latter, ie. Irish, Italians, Ukranians, etc. That not really being the issue, I can't really remember private schools, other than Catholic High, being around before the days of busing. Busing was the kicker.

[getatag]

Originally Posted by uber_bwnage

Native_Son: The overpaid babysitters (i.e. teachers) of CMS thank you for your support.
You know what they say...those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach in CMS.

I can't seem to find the link for subtracting reputation!

[Native_Son]

Originally Posted by uber_bwnage

Native_Son: The overpaid babysitters (i.e. teachers) of CMS thank you for your support.
You know what they say...those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach in CMS.

ooh goody. words of wisdom from our goodly friend "uber_bwnage" (sweet name, BTW).

I see you played the "Lookada Bunny" card... you should try something that makes your logical fallacies actually true. Then maybe I won't laugh* everytime I see your awesome name.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6638/farkmtgbunnyeb9.jpg (broken link)







*who am I kidding.

[vindaloo]

Parents that have witnessed the transformation of public schools as an institution of learning to a place to house unruly children that are not interested in learning and have mothers that don't care, have opted for a better alternative. Before the days of busing, parents in their neighborhood schools knew the teachers and were generally involved in their childs education. The classroom was a place of learning and descipline. Disruptive students were expelled from schools in stead of having disruptions in classrooms prohibit learning for others. The theory with cross city busing was that if kids from unachieving inner city schools could be bused into the better neighborhoods visa versa, things would even out. Oh dear god what a stupid idea that was. Harding HS, Garinger HS, West Mecklenburg HS and others were excellent schools prior to busing days. As a result to this enlightened liberal theology, things are equal today, inner-city and suburban schools are equally suffering academically. This is why we have so many private schools today. Charlotte is not unique. Practically all city schools in diverse areas throughout the nation are screwed up as far as performance. Of course there will always be schools in good areas where parents care and get involved, but enrollment in these area schools are disproportionatley low. But they are there if you can afford to live in the areas and pay the high taxes.

[vindaloo]

Originally Posted by uber_bwnage

Native_Son:

You know what they say...those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach in CMS.

Actually the saying is, "Those that can't, teach". Believe me, as a retired educator from another state, CMS isn't alone. It is typical based on demographics, diversity and other factors.

[yrgm]

Does anyone know what the demand is now for private schools? What are the acceptance rates and wait times for the big schools? I suppose it could go either way, economy forces people to cut out private schools or the cut backs in public schools increases the demand for private.