Kind of like Detroit's Crime Increase on going funding cuts and changing priorities are having an effect on outcomes or results......Keep cutting teachers and cops and expect further declines---you still get what you pay for--
Trenton is experiencing what many others are. The increased requirements force the issue. Not all kids should go to college, but we do need to meet their needs and prepare them for something after high school.
I may be wrong, but to put it in perspective, if you have a class of about 200 kids, that means about 3 dropped out last year and about 6 this year. Classes/cohorts vary greatly -- just ask kids or teachers. One grade can be a nightmare and the next gr...See More
That story surprises me, I always took pride in going to Trenton Schools because of the curriculums and that most kids seemed to graduate. I might have to transfer my daughter to Detroit Public Schools where they have their act together. lol - Carrie i...See More
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