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Feb 18th 2008, 1:06 am

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Re: things we take for granted

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Originally Posted by Tracym

Edit: Those are not standard Florida schools (nor are the other states) - those are special college prep schools etc. I'm sure they're terrific, but not necessarily indicative of the education system in the state in general.

Actually, one of those high schools is in my county and it IS a regular old high school!!! No college prep, no fancy magnet lottery! Go figure huh?!!

Feb 18th 2008, 1:12 am

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Actually, one of those high schools is in my county and it IS a regular old high school!!! No college prep, no fancy magnet lottery! Go figure huh?!!

Lucky you. It still appeared to me that most of those schools were some fancy sort though.

I'm sure every state in the union has some good schools. But in some areas more than others, a parent would have to be very careful in choosing.

Before I'm considered a complete damn yankee - I don't think too much of the Chicago school system either. 'burbs are often ok.

Feb 18th 2008, 1:16 am

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Originally Posted by Tracym

From 2005:

http://www.sptimes.com/2005/03/06/St..._rank_ne.shtml

"Despite six years of major changes by Gov. Jeb Bush and a Republican-dominated Legislature, Florida still ranks with its Southern neighbors near the bottom of the education rankings"

"Florida is behind almost every other state in the nation when it comes to education spending"

For the OP, here is something from Florida, showing average scores etc. from various schools:

http://www.psk12.com/rating/USindexphp/STATE_FL.html

OK, with all due respect, those rankings are 3 years old. If you live here, we all know how bad our per student spending has been and how bad our teacher's pay is, but it is improving. Anyway, here are some current facts for the OP:

http://www.gainesvillesun.com/articl...23/1034/news02

Now, I am off to change the baby's nappy!

Feb 18th 2008, 2:31 am

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Re: things we take for granted

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Gainesville isn't 'that' rural it's similar to where I am. There are some counties in Florida where I wouldn't want to be just because they are so wierd and full strange people.

Feb 18th 2008, 2:33 am

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Re: things we take for granted

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I understand they are 3 years old, that's why I specified that it was 2005. I spent a little time, but couldn't find a more recent version.

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Originally Posted by Thydney

Gainesville isn't 'that' rural it's similar to where I am. There are some counties in Florida where I wouldn't want to be just because they are so wierd and full strange people.

See, I know I'm not completely nuts

Feb 18th 2008, 2:58 am

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See, I know I'm not completely nuts

well the jury's still out on that one

Feb 18th 2008, 3:02 am

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Re: things we take for granted

When I think rural and south I think racist, I think confederate flag on the big Chevy truck and a sign on the lawn quoting the 2nd amendment, I think of shotgun toting good ol' boys.

Someone please tell me I'm wrong as this image saddens me.

Feb 18th 2008, 3:02 am

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well the jury's still out on that one

Probably true

No, wait - I am getting married next month. Of COURSE I am completely crazy

Feb 18th 2008, 3:03 am

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I am afraid that has been somewhat my experience.

I'm not not everyone there is like that, but that attitude is present.

Feb 18th 2008, 3:08 am

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Of course you're wrong.

FFS No self respecting redneck drives a Chevvy

it's a FORD!!!!!!

Feb 18th 2008, 3:10 am

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Originally Posted by drew&venna

Completely wrong ...No flag .. Its Dodge Truck .. and
a handgun .... preferably a Glock ...

Feb 18th 2008, 3:11 am

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Re: things we take for granted

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Originally Posted by Tracym

Before I'm considered a complete damn yankee - I don't think too much of the Chicago school system either. 'burbs are often ok.

The Chicago school system might do better without the white flight to the 'burbs.

Feb 18th 2008, 3:14 am

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Completely wrong ...No flag .. Its Dodge Truck .. and
a handgun .... preferably a Glock ...

All Ford here mate at least we agree on the poxy Chevvy

Feb 18th 2008, 3:20 am

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Re: things we take for granted

Chicago OMG - there are 60,000 pit bull dogs in the city of Chicago!

Feb 18th 2008, 3:21 am

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Re: things we take for granted

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Originally Posted by snowbunny

The Chicago school system might do better without the white flight to the 'burbs.

Could be.

But you couldn't pay me to live in most of Chicago. There are reasons for the flight, unfortunately.

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