That is because you were in Raleigh. In western Wake County (Cary/Apex/etc.) our 'nodes' were moved to a different school nearly every single year.

And the school board admitted in a public meeting that these changes each year were NOT due to growth but to support the diversity bussing policy.

This is why the parents in western Wake County basically reached the point of open revolt over the bussing policies of the school system. Our families were taking it on the chin each and every single year. And when we complained to the old Democratic school board...not only did they not listen to us... they mocked and heckled the parents.

Western: Why didn't you move to Raleigh then??? I have no sympathy for the people that live by the airport who complain about jet noise... Why should we sympathize with you?

Nuff z Nuff and CrewDog - you are so right. This school board is a joke. Impeach Kevin Hill.

Did you notice how Supt. Gainey just looked the other way when this happened between Ms. P and Evans? Where is the leadership on this board, was Kevin Hill at the meeting? He's all bark and all bite-no leadership skills. The problem with this board is there is no leadership.

"My son went to one Ele school: York, One middle: Martin Middle, on HS: Enloe. He is a 2nd yr college student now. I don't remember our neighborhood ever got reassigned to different schools. We always had same base schools till this last new "Choice" plan. We do live in a well established neighborhood though." - Da Toy Maker

That is because you were in Raleigh. In western Wake County (Cary/Apex/etc.) our 'nodes' were moved to a different school nearly every single year.

And the school board admitted in a public meeting that these changes each year were NOT due to growth but to support the diversity bussing policy.

This is why the parents in western Wake County basically reached the point of open revolt over the bussing policies of the school system. Our families were taking it on the chin each and every single year. And when we complained to the old Democratic school board...not only did they not listen to us... they mocked and heckled the parents.

" Here's what the Virginia state board of education actually did. It looked at students' test scores in reading and math and then proposed new passing rates. ... Vincent Vega"

Dude:

Are you for real??? Just wondering.

@westernwake1:

My son went to one Ele school: York, One middle: Martin Middle, on HS: Enloe. He is a 2nd yr college student now. I don't remember our neighborhood ever got reassigned to different schools. We always had same base schools till this last new "Choice" plan. We do live in a well established neighborhood though.

"Hey I got a plan. Get a new school board."

Got one, this is the one the voters elected. We're getting exactly what we deserve. When stupid people vote, stupid people are elected.

Hey I got a plan. Get a new school board.

Here's what the Virginia state board of education actually did. It looked at students' test scores in reading and math and then proposed new passing rates. In math it set an acceptable passing rate at 82 percent for Asian students, 68 percent for whites, 52 percent for Latinos, 45 percent for blacks and 33 percent for kids with disabilities.

The Florida State Board of Education passed a plan that sets goals for students in math and reading based upon their race.

On Tuesday, the board passed a revised strategic plan that says that by 2018, it wants 90 percent of Asian students, 88 percent of white students, 81 percent of Hispanics and 74 percent of black students to be reading at or above grade level.

Unfortunately, Kim, it won't be the Board who suffers. It will be the students and the teachers who will suffer.

Chaos and confusion are the only values this school board believes in. MAJOR changes are coming with reassignment in the coming years. That is their answer to every issue. Don't give them a single cent extra in revenue.

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