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kiff · 11th Nov 2009, 05:34 PM

N.C. school selling test scores to raise funds

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

The school will sell 20 test points to students for $20.

facepalm

N1ghtmare · 11th Nov 2009, 05:37 PM

I'm glad the public education in my county is actually one of the best in the nation.

I guess not all school districts are that smart.

Mister_Prophet · 11th Nov 2009, 05:47 PM

They should at least let them fight for the points.

M.A.D.X.W · 11th Nov 2009, 06:08 PM

This is an example of stupid.

dotnetbeast · 11th Nov 2009, 07:00 PM

Better than my school system where if you were a gang member then there should be no reason for you to be held back and they just pass you.

theabyss · 11th Nov 2009, 07:04 PM

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"We're teaching kids something that if they were to do it later, they could get in trouble for...."

...or start a career as politician.

dotnetbeast · 11th Nov 2009, 07:06 PM

^

kiff · 11th Nov 2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dotnetbeast

Better than my school system where if you were a gang member then there should be no reason for you to be held back and they just pass you.

is that a joke or not really?

MrSmiles · 11th Nov 2009, 07:52 PM

The education system in the US is messed up.
If the school has low test scores they get less money from the government. That's why public schools teach to the standardized test and in some cases cheat on them.

Bush and the "no child left behind act" didn't help at all. It lowered the passing grade so more students would pass. (Though the system was having problems before Bush)

Teachers union isn't helping test scores either with teachers getting tenure and not having to worry about getting fired if they decide not to teach that day. They have little incentive to be a better teacher since their pay is based on seniority.

Ohh well. Glad that school district found a way to get funding since they can't charge tuition.

Azura · 11th Nov 2009, 08:09 PM

They should get some advice from the Governator. He seems to have some original ideas on how to raise funds.

Jackal · 11th Nov 2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kiff

is that a joke or not really?

Actually, it's no joke.

Iron Archer · 11th Nov 2009, 09:09 PM

My 5 year old daughter spouted off the word "echolocation" and it's meaning earlier today. Caught me by surprise for sure, lol.

dotnetbeast · 11th Nov 2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kiff

is that a joke or not really?

No its no joke.
Seriously its not.

Juggalo Kyle · 11th Nov 2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kiff

facepalm

I second this.

Continuum · 11th Nov 2009, 09:39 PM

Does the small print mention that they don't use a point system?

Skold · 11th Nov 2009, 11:59 PM

i am a big fan of NC college system because thay have one of two body farms in the US: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science...ody-farm_x.htm

Both of which are in driving distance.

Also, i would not want to work there when the undead rise.

ilkman · 12th Nov 2009, 04:22 AM

Can I make a political comment here without reprisal?

dragonfliet · 12th Nov 2009, 11:23 AM

The Carolinas, I tell you what.

Changing the topic, but still on the issue of the school system in general, what do you folks feel about the race to the top thing? I'm pretty conflicted myself for the same reasons I was conflicted about the whole NCLB thing. I'm thrilled that more money and focus is being placed on getting results out of the public education system (which has been way too lax and is still way too lax), but it goes about it in only partly satisfactory ways.

~Jason

kiff · 12th Nov 2009, 12:10 PM

I haven't had a chance to look into it, but..

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Originally Posted by dragonfliet

I'm thrilled that more money and focus is being placed on getting results out of the public education system

throwing money at the problem won't solve it. we already spend as much or more than any other country per student. obviously money isn't the problem. too much bureaucracy is. I fear this will just add to that. again, I haven't looked into it, but using history as a guide...

dragonfliet · 12th Nov 2009, 12:18 PM

It's a reward system so money comes because of results, which incentivizes progressive change.

~Jason

11th Nov 2009, 05:37 PM	#2
N1ghtmare Sweet Dreams Join Date: Jul. 17th, 2005 Location: Where least expected Posts: 1,438	I'm glad the public education in my county is actually one of the best in the nation. I guess not all school districts are that smart. __________________

11th Nov 2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Mister_Prophet Introduce a little anarchy Join Date: Nov. 3rd, 2001 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,959	They should at least let them fight for the points. __________________ Red Nemesis Website Red Nemesis Public Forum

11th Nov 2009, 06:08 PM	#4
M.A.D.X.W ͦ͠ ͦ͡ Join Date: Aug. 24th, 2008 Location: Ireland Species: Iskalloni Posts: 2,522	This is an example of stupid. __________________ "I balanced all, brought all to mind, the years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind. In balance with this life, this death."- W.B.Y DM-Mardarth_Mines \|Land Of Wisdom\|The New Matrixism simplify (x+a)^3 + (x-a)^3

11th Nov 2009, 07:52 PM	#9
MrSmiles selimsrm Join Date: Jan. 8th, 2005 Location: Swizzle Firma Posts: 1,632	The education system in the US is messed up. If the school has low test scores they get less money from the government. That's why public schools teach to the standardized test and in some cases cheat on them. Bush and the "no child left behind act" didn't help at all. It lowered the passing grade so more students would pass. (Though the system was having problems before Bush) Teachers union isn't helping test scores either with teachers getting tenure and not having to worry about getting fired if they decide not to teach that day. They have little incentive to be a better teacher since their pay is based on seniority. Ohh well. Glad that school district found a way to get funding since they can't charge tuition. __________________ _______________ _________ ___

11th Nov 2009, 08:09 PM	#10
Azura Now with 85.26% less nonsense Join Date: Jul. 8th, 2002 Posts: 9,511	They should get some advice from the Governator. He seems to have some original ideas on how to raise funds. __________________ (Hosted at imageshag so sig might not display) - Neonite rocks

11th Nov 2009, 09:09 PM	#12
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11th Nov 2009, 09:39 PM	#15
Continuum Lobotomistician Join Date: Jul. 24th, 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,130	Does the small print mention that they don't use a point system? __________________ I bet they have a dead bird stuck in there somewhere in between furniture. They're so ****ing dumb.

11th Nov 2009, 11:59 PM	#16
Skold Sexy! Join Date: Aug. 10th, 2000 Posts: 1,080	i am a big fan of NC college system because thay have one of two body farms in the US: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science...ody-farm_x.htm Both of which are in driving distance. Also, i would not want to work there when the undead rise.

12th Nov 2009, 04:22 AM	#17
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