An M.I.T. student from the "wrong side of the tracks" in Middletown wrote a very long post about differences she's noticed in school systems. Below are just three sentences to pique the interest of those interested in the topic. * And what about that student from Asbury Park, whose school district had to spend to send him to a school that they hadn't even adequately prepared him for? * * Now you tell me: do you think that students in Holmdel are just naturally that much smarter than students in Asbury Park? It must be something in the water, right?... * * These experiences have really driven home to me, in a pretty personal way, the very real effect that socioeconomic status has on...everything. How you grow up, your childhood experiences, your worldview, and most importantly, your educational opportunities.
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