I’m going to take another POV in this discussion
Everyone seems to take it as a given that chassidish families are at a disadvantage over PS kids. Is there any proof?
Frankly, my first experiences with PS kids in college was not very impressive.
It was 25 years ago. I entered Brooklyn college after several years in Yeshiva. The course was a summer intensive science class that was the first of many required for health related professions (known as premed courses). 70% failed out . Another 15% technically passed but scored low C so no way they would be able to use the class on an admissions application. The class started with 100. The three Yeshiva boys were in the top 15%. Granted there were no chassidim. My point is that my first experience with public school kids was none to impresssive.
I’ve always wondered what percentage ended up on welfare.
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