[quote=SK in CV]To the contrary, I think there’s no evidence that the quality of education is significantly different between LJ and Carmel Valley. Smart kids with involved parents equals successful students. It isn’t teachers and it isn’t schools that make successful students. Both areas have smart kids and involved parents, as well as schools that provide an environment to allow the students to thrive.[/quote]
I agree except to add that I think some kids will be smart and successful no matter how involved or uninvolved their parents might be. It is difficult for many parents (esp if separated in age from their kids by 2 or more generations) to grasp the material in public school textbooks today, let alone be able to help with homework. If all parents of school-aged children provide a lighted quiet place for their kids to study, computer(s) to use and make sure their kids eat right and get enough sleep, and provide tutors, if necessary, these actions go a long way towards ensuring their kids perform well in school, IMHO.
