From the Tribune:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_747527.html
As background, see pages 111- 113 from the agenda review materials:
http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/lib/14311059122535553/Board%20Agenda%20Preview%20Packets/July2011/Education-Agenda.pdf
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The beginninig of the school year should be interesting as the "opt-out" process unfolds. PPS was actually too small to go full-out single gender without years of selling the idea before sinking any money into the plan. The two academies under one roof makes it seem low-budget. If you want to embrace the idea, go traditional singel gender or don't go at all. Separate buildings.
As some background to the quote about the policy being useful to remind school administrators to offer both genders the same opportunities- there does seem to be a need for this type of reminder.
For example, last year Westinghouse offered "Power Wednesdays" to boys from Peabody and Westinghouse who came to school in a shirt and tie, giving them the opportunity to hear a different successful male member from the community speak each session. Reportedly, nothing comparable was offered to the girls. Sections (ii) and (iv) from the proposed policy seem to indicate that girls would need to be offered a comparable opportunity.
Another comment, not included in the news article, is that (i) of the proposed policy states that single gender classes and activities may be adopted if they will contribute to student achievement- and goes on to assume that any offering that will provide a diverse educational opportunity will contribute to student achievement. A huge logical leap.
The conversation about the board trying to have "no more surprises" does lead one to wonder-- who is running the show? Guaranteed that in other districts board members would go nuts if they got phone calls and were SURPRISED. Is the PPS board often surprised?
A better word is clueless.
POLICY on athletic eligibility being debated at the agenda review. Pittsburgh Promise impact is a major concern to Mr. Brentley. Wouldn't you think Mr. Ghubril might have input to the policy decision?
Was anyone at the agenda review meeting?
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