School Choice Policy Recommendations: Nadia's Response
Nadia’s supports the following recommendations from Superintendent George Russell’s recent report, as summarized by the Eugene Weekly in this March 3rd story (link). The executive summary of the full report of recommendations is available in 8 page pdf format here (link).
*Reducing fund-raising disparities between rich and poor schools by requiring centralized donations and a 10 percent contribution to an equity fund
I SUPPORT. We should reduce fund-raising disparities between rich and poor schools to help eliminate students’ achievement gaps related to diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, gender, class etc..
*Moving or merging alternative schools and ending co-location of alternative and neighborhood schools
I SUPPORT. It will help bridge the gap between those who have and have not! It will make school safer and less intimidating for students with diverse background & ethnicity.
*Providing lottery preferences and transportation for low-income kids
YES, I totally agree, we should provide same equal opportunity to our low-income hard working families.
*Strengthening neighborhood schools with extra money
YES, I'm for it. That will level & strengthen our neighborhood schools. It will make the students welcome all kinds of different cultures and teach them respect and acceptance.
*Placing more special education kids in alternative schools
YES, very important to have equity among our most vulnerable populations.
*Reviewing alternative schools
YES, I agree with our superintendent Russell
*Creating a position to provide more information about school choice to low-income parents
I SUPPORT. It’ll strengthen the cultural awareness!
*Reducing fund-raising disparities between rich and poor schools by requiring centralized donations and a 10 percent contribution to an equity fund
I SUPPORT. We should reduce fund-raising disparities between rich and poor schools to help eliminate students’ achievement gaps related to diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, gender, class etc..
*Moving or merging alternative schools and ending co-location of alternative and neighborhood schools
I SUPPORT. It will help bridge the gap between those who have and have not! It will make school safer and less intimidating for students with diverse background & ethnicity.
*Providing lottery preferences and transportation for low-income kids
YES, I totally agree, we should provide same equal opportunity to our low-income hard working families.
*Strengthening neighborhood schools with extra money
YES, I'm for it. That will level & strengthen our neighborhood schools. It will make the students welcome all kinds of different cultures and teach them respect and acceptance.
*Placing more special education kids in alternative schools
YES, very important to have equity among our most vulnerable populations.
*Reviewing alternative schools
YES, I agree with our superintendent Russell
*Creating a position to provide more information about school choice to low-income parents
I SUPPORT. It’ll strengthen the cultural awareness!
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