Elementary School of Engineering?

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Local TV stations have reported on parents camping out in front of a new elementary school specializing in engineering, aiming to secure spots for their children for the upcoming fall. The school, named after civil rights pioneer A.J. Whittenberg, has sparked discussions about its focus on engineering and whether it caters to all children's interests. Some express concern about the pressure on children to conform to a specific career path, while others see the school's engineering emphasis as a positive opportunity. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of specialized education and the importance of considering diverse interests in childhood development.
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During the past week the local TV stations have been reporting on parents camped out in front of a new elementary school, in order to be first in line to apply to put their kid in it next fall. The reason? It specializes in engineering, I kid you not:

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/ajw/about/
 
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jtbell said:
During the past week the local TV stations have been reporting on parents camped out in front of a new elementary school, in order to be first in line to apply to put their kid in it next fall. The reason? It specializes in engineering, I kid you not:

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/ajw/about/
They could use a spell check program

The school is named for A.J. Whittenberg, a pioneer for civil righs who is best known for his stand on the integration of Greenville County Schools.

What if the child doesn't want to be an engineer?
 
Evo said:
What if the child doesn't want to be an engineer?

Don't be silly.
 
i would have really liked this as a kid. . .
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Don't be silly.

nah, silly would be an art magnet school. if they don't like engineering, we could always have them wear ballet tights and sing the Fame theme.

(actually, this one is better than the theme, non-musically)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye_Ej2dKPA0
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Don't be silly.

She just doesn't understand children.
 

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