Dear Ms. Crain:
Thank you for your response. I fully respect your feelings about FDK. I would just like to correct one item in your response. We did not say nor did we imply that FDK is "just for children who are disadvantaged" - your words.
What we did say was that "there are families in our community and children here who really need access to these services, and who will really be disadvantaged and harmed by not receiving a full day of Kindergarten."
This is an important distinction. We did not characterize these families and kids as being "disadvantaged". Your response makes it sound as though we think FDK is somehow only for those few who lack the resources or advantages that the rest of us in Barrington enjoy. Far from it. Our idea is that FDK may well be a valuable asset for those who will actually benefit from it. This in no way implies that these individuals are somehow currently "disadvantaged" to begin with. Our point is that a screening process can be implemented whereby FDK is provided to those who benefit from it most, without the costs associated with moving to FDK for all students.
Thank you for your comment and for engaging in this important discussion. I believe firmly that only through dialogue and mutual respect can we move forward to improve our community for the better.
Sincerely,
Tad Segal
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