Parents, stop agonising over school choice and just shop local
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If we followed suit in Victoria, students would benefit from a more realistic spread of abilities and backgrounds – one that reflects the real world. We wouldn’t have a mass exodus of “academic” students from less desirable schools, meaning we could encourage a climate of success among students in all schools.
Parents could focus their energies and fundraising efforts locally, commute times would shrink drastically, students would be time rich and there would be far less distinction between schools. Suburbs wouldn’t have ridiculously priced houses simply because parents are chasing an educational golden egg they worry only exists in certain places. The fact is, students will do well if education is valued in the home, not because of the school you went to.
Parents unnecessarily agonise over school decisions as if making the wrong choice is going to damage their child permanently. I implore them to stop worrying and to shop local.
Really, the only parent choice should come down to public versus private. And this is my main concern with the department’s announcement – that aspirational parents, who have the view that their local school doesn’t fit the bill, will turn instead to the private system. That would be a real shame for equitable education.
Our town has only one school, all the way from prep to year 12, and it’s like a big family. Kids can walk or ride to school, car commute times are tiny, parents band together to fundraise for resources and the local community are heavily involved through volunteering and even apprenticeships.
Article source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2016-17/content/story/1087726.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
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