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JustAnotherGen

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7. I totally agree - interesting - from one of the PDF's I accessed
Tue Jul 29, 2014, 08:47 AM
Jul 2014

These parents know their 'shit' - if you will. They aren't stupid or being paid - not when we look at this family.


4. Plaintiff John Keoni Wright's twin daughters, Kaylah and Kyler are New York
public school students whose divergent experiences at school exemplify the direct effects that a
teacher's quality has on a child's education. Kaylah and Kyler share nearly everything in
common, including their birth date and home life.
But one variable separates their life
experiences and futures: last year, Kyler was assigned to an ineffective teacher.

5. The effects are apparent. In one year alone, the difference in the twins' teachers
caused measurable differences in their educational progress. Kaylah excelled with the benefit of
an effective teacher, while Kyler fell behind and is still struggling to catch up with her twin. In
terms of reading skills alone, Kaylah and Kyler are now reading several levels apart. The gulf
between Kaylah's and Kyler's learning illustrates what is a matter of common sense. An
ineffective teacher can leave a student ill-equipped to advance, or even to stay apace of those
alike in all respects except the quality of their teacher
.



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