The influece of geographical location on academics
Thursday, April 06, 2023 | 70 Views |
It is a special service knowing no bigotry, ethnic divisions or territorial boundaries. Education service was designed for all intents and purposes to breakdown geographical barriers, to create equal opportunities for all and bridge the gap between the rich and poor. Alas, in reality the education system in our jurisdiction is permitting territorial boundaries to define how far children can go. This is a costly mistake. Demographic data should never exercise control over the destiny of our children.
The stark reality is that student achievement data consistently shows glaring district variations. Certain geographical locations have become synonymous with academic excellence while others have the notorious distinction of failing students and achieving below par.
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