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Re:Students Left Behind by Remote Learning by nineplay on Wednesday September 30, 2020 @08:24PM (#24645824)
> Private schools can only charge as much as the demonstrated quality of their product

Part of my aversion to private schools has been about what constitutes 'quality'. For a lot of wealthy parents, 'quality' seems to mean that their kids get straight As without putting in much effort. Money corrupts. Private schools aren't going to easily give up on $30k a year.

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Re:Students Left Behind by Remote Learning by cameronfraser on Thursday October 01, 2020 @06:01PM (#24656595)
I went to a private school for 2 years in HS and it was far more challenging academically than public school, was also harder to get A's so I distrust your statement. Most private schools also have waiting lists to get in so doubt the schools care.
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Re:Students Left Behind by Remote Learning by WoodenChair on Wednesday September 30, 2020 @09:16PM (#24646176)
That’s not been my experience. A strong statement like that needs to be backed up by data not an anecdote though. Can you share a study showing private schools are less academically rigorous than public schools and/or give easier As?
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Re:Students Left Behind by Remote Learning by AlexTWithBeard on Wednesday September 30, 2020 @10:00PM (#24646455)
That's not my experience. Many private schools are proud of their discipline and ability to squeeze all the sweat out of kids.
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