[modeleng] Re: ME Classes

If memory serves, the British public schools once had a dividing point, 
based on tests or grades or both, which sent some children toward a 
"practical" education track and others toward a "college" track.  Is my 
memory correct, and if so, is this still the case?  From prior postings to 
the thread I think not.

In the states we now have as federal law a scheme labeled "No Child Left 
Behind".  Since reality says that, whatever the area of competence might be, 
half the children are below average, a synonym for the law's name is "No 
Child Gets Ahead".  And unfortunately, the only education track being 
supported is the college track...

As I think about it, for some reason the "No Child Gets Ahead" rules don't 
seem to be applied to the "money sports" such as USA football, basketball, 
and baseball...and probably not the others either.  Wonder why?  This is a 
sore point with me from the education standpoint, as athletics is one place 
where I certainly was/am below average.  If it is reasonable to maintain an 
academic pace such that there is "No Child Left Behind" why isn't such a 
strategy equally appropriate in athletics?

Charles 

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