Or this is code-word, backdoor bigotry, masquerading as better education.
Astute and alarming observation, Phil.
You're describing a similar scenario to the whole pale skin vs. tan around the Industrial Revolution. The upper classes used to want really white skin to show that they weren't working class baking under the sun out some field. Once the labor class moved indoors to factories, it suddenly became vogue for the upper classes to want a tan--showing, of course, that you weren't so depraved as to be cooped up in some sooty factory all day and could lounge your day away relaxing by the pool.
When I was in high school (89-92), summer school was only for the burn outs and those too stupid, lazy, or defiant complete coursework during the year. Summer school was a threat, a hammer used by the administration. Ironic that now it's the best kids who are expected to sit in a classroom during the summer.
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Date: Tuesday, 12 July 2005 13:45 (UTC)Astute and alarming observation, Phil.
You're describing a similar scenario to the whole pale skin vs. tan around the Industrial Revolution. The upper classes used to want really white skin to show that they weren't working class baking under the sun out some field. Once the labor class moved indoors to factories, it suddenly became vogue for the upper classes to want a tan--showing, of course, that you weren't so depraved as to be cooped up in some sooty factory all day and could lounge your day away relaxing by the pool.
When I was in high school (89-92), summer school was only for the burn outs and those too stupid, lazy, or defiant complete coursework during the year. Summer school was a threat, a hammer used by the administration. Ironic that now it's the best kids who are expected to sit in a classroom during the summer.
--Trent