I was in public school until 3rd grade. My parents placed me into a religious school not for religious education, in 4th grade.
The public schools at the time were promoting kids because they thought it damaging to make them repeat a grade. I was in a class of kids who were not doing grade level work.
When I went to private school, it was an eye opener. While considered smart in public school, I was average in private school.
I know thankfully, it's not that way everywhere. California schools especially S. CA need a lot of work.
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Date: 2012-07-09 01:47 am (UTC)The public schools at the time were promoting kids because they thought it damaging to make them repeat a grade. I was in a class of kids who were not doing grade level work.
When I went to private school, it was an eye opener. While considered smart in public school, I was average in private school.
I know thankfully, it's not that way everywhere. California schools especially S. CA need a lot of work.