Ga) ay wepns experience & nkilbride to: Keith Sutton (01/20/2010 09:03 AM I attended WCPSS during the first yeare of decegregation and can attest firsthand to the disparities of de facto segregation. 1 also attended high school at a “neighborhood school." 1 would have rather been bused to somewhere where education included diversity of ideas. This position is against my personal interest today, but I stand by it. Is there anySchool Assignments Robert Gardner _to: Keith Sutton 01/22/2010 04:03 PM To: Mr. Keith Sutton ksutton@wepss.net In a perfect world we would all prefer neighborhood schools, but the world is not perfect. Our present student assignment plan may not be perfect but let those "who would like to take back America" understand we will not go back to a segregated school system - we have been there and it didn't work If, and when, society becomes sufficiently integrated, then and only then will neighborhood schools work. Year-round schools also may be an "inconvenient truth," especially in a down economy as people consider the economics of more schools versus higher taxes. May we continue to have open discussions as we seek ways to improve our schools for the public good. Robert R. Gardner, Retired 1409 Deliwood Drive Raleigh, NC 27607 Tel: 919-787-6430Changing school curriculum for success Jennybbrown_ to: Keith Sutton (0112412010 09:27 AM If we want to get rid of the busing diversity - then we should be prepared to change the curriculum at each school to meet the needs of it's children. This program is working very well for their students and allows them to learn according to their strengths. http://www .wral..com/news/edutopia/story/6874985/aN Boy Scout Citizenship in the Community Letter MEW David Vitek to: Keith Sutton 02/02/2010 01:21 PM Dear Mr. Sutton 2-2-10 As the debate continues about the issue of busing to create economic diversity at Wake County Magnet School, and many opinions and views are being presented to the public through the media I was wondering what the current state of the issue is? When will a final decision be made? If the School Board decides to discontinue busing Wake County students to create economic diversity, in what school year would this likely start to take effect in? As a 9th grader at Enloe High and living in North Raleigh I was wondering how young people like me can help? Thanks, David Vitek