tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133521035538248322.post6884122838120199753..comments2023-12-24T05:39:44.753-06:00Comments on Mike Klonsky's Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLESMike Klonskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017021676773731024noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133521035538248322.post-89071754128856054552009-11-16T22:02:58.265-06:002009-11-16T22:02:58.265-06:00One thing you missed Mike. Gingrich kept referring...One thing you missed Mike. Gingrich kept referring to the Mastery Charter Schools in Philadelphia as having turned around failing schools while keeping "the same kids." I can tell you that this is a load of bull. They select kids by using an application and parent contract. Very effective. They also have an attrition rate higher than KIPP's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133521035538248322.post-86634426225867648022009-11-16T21:55:28.997-06:002009-11-16T21:55:28.997-06:00"...private firms use the economic crisis to ..."...private firms use the economic crisis to purge weak performers, cherry-pick talent, and position themselves to be more productive going forward." <br /><br />Ah, there it is in a nutshell, Finn's view of the purpose of schools. He speaks the language of AIG, not of education.D.J.noreply@blogger.com