«When the Best is Mediocre: Developed countries far outperform our most affluent suburbs,» by Jay Greene and Josh McGee The first - ever comparison of math performance in virtually every school district in the United States finds that even the most
elite suburban school districts produce results that are mediocre when compared to those of international peers.
Even the most
elite suburban school districts often produce results that are mediocre when compared with those of our international peers.
Not exact matches
The
elites, the wealthy families that have a disproportionate influence on politics, clearly recognize the dysfunction of large urban
school districts and have sought refuge in affluent
suburban districts for their own children.
In my city, New York,
elite private
schools such as Dalton, Horace Mann, Spence, Brearley, Riverdale Country
School, and at least two dozen more levy tuitions in the range of $ 20,000 a year — exceeding what even the wealthiest New York suburban school districts spend per st
School, and at least two dozen more levy tuitions in the range of $ 20,000 a year — exceeding what even the wealthiest New York
suburban school districts spend per st
school districts spend per student.
Jay Greene discusses his Global Report Card, which reveals that even the most
elite suburban U.S.
school districts produce results that are mediocre when compared to those of international peers
When students finally reach high
school, especially if they live in poor neighborhoods, they may find just a smattering of honors or AP classes, nothing like the ample course offerings of well - resourced
suburban districts and
elite private
schools.