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Supplemental education and homeschooling
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:16 am
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:16 am
Yo...
I'm doing a study on the educational trends and get an insight on what the public opinion is about supplemental education, homeschooling, standardized tests, etc. as part the business school project.
I'd appreciate it if you can take a few minutes to complete the survey below.
LINK
If you are in the DC area, beer on me.
Please respond here if you have completed the survey.
Thanks in advance!
I'm doing a study on the educational trends and get an insight on what the public opinion is about supplemental education, homeschooling, standardized tests, etc. as part the business school project.
I'd appreciate it if you can take a few minutes to complete the survey below.
LINK
If you are in the DC area, beer on me.
Please respond here if you have completed the survey.
Thanks in advance!
This post was edited on 2/19/14 at 11:25 am
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:33 am to That One
I don't have any kids as of yet.
But I was home schooled all the way up until I attended Texas A&M (earned a business degree). Including while my dad was stationed in the DC area (Pentagon, but we lived out in Springfield).
Good luck with your study!
But I was home schooled all the way up until I attended Texas A&M (earned a business degree). Including while my dad was stationed in the DC area (Pentagon, but we lived out in Springfield).
Good luck with your study!
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:36 am to That One
I filled it out, but am not sure if it went through.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:39 am to That One
Visiting the DC area with a couple high school buddies this weekend actually. A teasip that goes to law school is having me and another teasip and a Sooner. What bars should I check out?
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:44 am to That One
Also, went to a mega high school(graduating class of 950) in the Dallas suburbs(Plano West Class of '07 to be specific) and absolutely love the specialization that it brings. Every AP class was offered, everything was super competitive, and there were lots of women.
I know there is a lot of backlash against Texas high schools being so large(mainly for high school football reasons) but I wish more people would jump on board. It was a great high school experience all the way around, even though it was challenging. I was far more prepared than almost everyone. Tested out of lots of stuff(most people awe at making 5s on both physics tests, suck it bitches) but it wouldn't be possible without a teacher that had a love for teaching advanced physics to kids and not having to deal with people that never gave a shite about physics in the process, something that wouldn't be possible in a home school environment more often than not.
I know there is a lot of backlash against Texas high schools being so large(mainly for high school football reasons) but I wish more people would jump on board. It was a great high school experience all the way around, even though it was challenging. I was far more prepared than almost everyone. Tested out of lots of stuff(most people awe at making 5s on both physics tests, suck it bitches) but it wouldn't be possible without a teacher that had a love for teaching advanced physics to kids and not having to deal with people that never gave a shite about physics in the process, something that wouldn't be possible in a home school environment more often than not.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:46 am to TeLeFaWx
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Visiting the DC area with a couple high school buddies this weekend actually. A teasip that goes to law school is having me and another teasip and a Sooner. What bars should I check out?
Anywhere in Georgetown. Some places in the George Washington University area are pretty cool too, but I'd stick to Georgetown. Bunch of decent restaurants around the mall, too.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:50 am to TeLeFaWx
Thanks for the responses!
What kind are you looking for?
I like beer and usually frequent the following:
Brewer's art on Charles Street, Baltimore
Max's taphouse on Broadway
If you wanna bar hop, try Canton Square in baltimore, Dupont circle area and Adams Morgan area in DC.
Rustico in Alexandria, VA has a good selection of draft
Cheap happy hours when money is tight - The Big Hunt near Dupont
Do not miss Brewer's Art :)
What kind are you looking for?
I like beer and usually frequent the following:
Brewer's art on Charles Street, Baltimore
Max's taphouse on Broadway
If you wanna bar hop, try Canton Square in baltimore, Dupont circle area and Adams Morgan area in DC.
Rustico in Alexandria, VA has a good selection of draft
Cheap happy hours when money is tight - The Big Hunt near Dupont
Do not miss Brewer's Art :)
This post was edited on 2/19/14 at 11:52 am
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:52 am to TeLeFaWx
I like the idea of big high schools for the reasons you mentioned. The problem in many places is the logistics of getting so many people to the same place and initial investment.
It's awesome for Dallas with all that space. It would be fricking hard to do somewhere like Louisiana.
It's awesome for Dallas with all that space. It would be fricking hard to do somewhere like Louisiana.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:58 am to Duke
I like big high schools too. My graduating class was 600, and the other three grades all had larger classes. I had so many opportunities because of the size of the student population.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:58 am to Duke
@TeLeFaWx: I love the large high school setting for other reasons than education. Not sure about others, I tend to get lost not knowing where to start even if there are tons of options.
It would be nice if there's a blend of small classrooms and the experience of big high schools. As the homeschooling trend evolves more and there's a definite structure to it, we will start seeing such a combination (if not it exists already in some places).
It would be nice if there's a blend of small classrooms and the experience of big high schools. As the homeschooling trend evolves more and there's a definite structure to it, we will start seeing such a combination (if not it exists already in some places).
Posted on 2/19/14 at 12:00 pm to That One
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As the homeschooling trend evolves more and there's a definite structure to it, we will start seeing such a combination (if not it exists already in some places).
Agree completely.
My younger sibs are still homeschooled and their structure is much different than mine was (my folks are in TX).
Posted on 2/19/14 at 12:25 pm to That One
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It would be nice if there's a blend of small classrooms and the experience of big high schools. As the homeschooling trend evolves more and there's a definite structure to it, we will start seeing such a combination (if not it exists already in some places).
Small classrooms exist more often than not, it's up to the teachers to engage 30 people and it's pretty easy if they try. Especially in AP classes where the kids actually care.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 10:30 pm to TeLeFaWx
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Especially in AP classes where the kids actually care.
Kids in AP classes don't really need a teacher. With all the tools available today, heck, even the not so smart kids don't need teachers. All we need is to tap the interests in them and make them go after the knowledge required. Easier said than done I guess.
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