We started out watching Calvin's baseball game. He played shortstop and catcher. He batted twice and scored 2 runs, while we were there. Then we were off to awards night, where the only thing Jeff received was a Grand View Scholarship, which he won't use. (He hadn't turned in his Drake awards) The gold cords for academic achievement, which he received, were handed out. I was wishing I had kept track of the percentage of scholarships that went to the people without the gold cords. Personally I would have more confidence in the gold cord receivers doing well in college. But maybe they chose the ones they considered needier. Which brings up another question. Are the poorer students from poorer families? Even in our small community, without slums and etc., where the same education is available to all?
We started out watching Calvin's baseball game. He played shortstop and catcher. He batted twice and scored 2 runs, while we were there. Then we were off to awards night, where the only thing Jeff received was a Grand View Scholarship, which he won't use. (He hadn't turned in his Drake awards) The gold cords for academic achievement, which he received, were handed out. I was wishing I had kept track of the percentage of scholarships that went to the people without the gold cords. Personally I would have more confidence in the gold cord receivers doing well in college. But maybe they chose the ones they considered needier. Which brings up another question. Are the poorer students from poorer families? Even in our small community, without slums and etc., where the same education is available to all?
yes mom - studies show that a student's success in school is directly related to the educational level of their parents. Therefore, yes, many times the poorer students are from poorer families. I am thankful that Jeff will be able to go to the college he chooses without receiving any of those scholarships. We are truly blessed.
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