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Criticism of the Middle School Concept

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Criticism of the
Middle School Concept

What Makes It a Middle School?

Criticism

of the middle school concept

Criticism #1:
Emphasis on emotional and social needs results in neglecting academics

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Criticism #2:
Too much emphasis on developing strong
self-image leads to
low expectations

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Criticism #3:
Emphasis on the developmental characteristics my be stereotyping or demeaning to young adolescents

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Criticism #4:
Middle schools water down the curriculum and are not challenging enough for "gifted" students

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Criticism #5:
Building middle schools has led to the closing of small, rural school districts

Criticism #6:
The middle school advisor-advisee program may be usurping the responsibilities of the home

How Should We Respond?

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