I find your article on latino scores interesting. I am a
graduate from the class of 1973, and find it hard to believe that
researchers and teachers are scratching their heads. It was obvious
when I attended San Benito campuses over 30 years ago. The problem
existed then and will continue to exist as long as we stick our
heads in the sand and continue to just observe the problem.
Dear Editor,
I find your article on latino scores interesting. I am a graduate from the class of 1973, and find it hard to believe that researchers and teachers are scratching their heads. It was obvious when I attended San Benito campuses over 30 years ago. The problem existed then and will continue to exist as long as we stick our heads in the sand and continue to just observe the problem.
So here we are. Now what? An old adage, “just do it.” Create the environment and standards to which these young adults can apply themselves. That is the first step. Use placement, just like college entrance exams, too. It assists the youth, teachers, faculty and students who have already achieved the standards for their levels of performance by allowing them to flourish. At the same time it allows those who just dropped a safe point in which to begin.
In the military we do not send soldiers on to their next tasks until they receive a “go” at there last task. Pretty basic. Standards of learning need to be established for each new attending student prior to sending him into a classroom to be embarrassed. Think about it. Ever enter a room of extremely knowledgeable people and be the new person?
Al Miranda, Hollister
