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  • March 9, 2016 3:48 pm at 3:48 pm #617382
    gavra_at_work
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    Is there such a thing for Yeshivos? I’m considering the idea of working towards starting one, which would be based on grades in both Limudei Kodesh and Parnassah studies. Is anyone aware of such a concept in the Yeshivish velt?

    Thanks

    G@W

    March 9, 2016 3:53 pm at 3:53 pm #1141493
    Joseph
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    If it exists it is probably pretty rare. How common is such a concept in non-religious private high schools?

    March 9, 2016 4:13 pm at 4:13 pm #1141494
    lesschumras
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    Bruriah in New Jersey has criteria for students to win scholarships ( I.e. essays on assigned subjects )

    March 9, 2016 4:29 pm at 4:29 pm #1141495
    gavra_at_work
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    Joe: Regis in NYC is an example of a full scholarship school.

    March 9, 2016 4:37 pm at 4:37 pm #1141496
    ☕ DaasYochid ☕
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    That’s precisely what we need – elitist schools.

    March 9, 2016 5:32 pm at 5:32 pm #1141497
    gavra_at_work
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    That’s precisely what we need – elitist schools.

    Actually, yes.

    Instead of the “elite” being decided by their parents, and how Frum they act, it makes much more sense to dedicate resources to those who have ability (determined via testing, upkeep with Amailus). That way they can give back to the Klal materially (not just being a “Shas zogger”, which may help spiritually), either in the outside world or Bezras Hashem as the next well rounded Gadol. And with the concentration of elite students (partially because of the free/reduced tuition offered), the competition will only raise the level of the school. Kinas Sofrim Tarbeh Chochmah.

    While we have been pursuing a “no child left behind” strategy, and that can certainly be continued, it makes the most sense to help create the next generation of Rabbonim, Poskim and Tomchim that help Klal Yisroel continue.

    Besides, isn’t the idea of an elite school exactly what Rav Avraham Yehoshua (in EY) has? If anything, you should support this idea.

    March 9, 2016 5:54 pm at 5:54 pm #1141498
    gavra_at_work
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    Lesschumras – I don’t think that essays would enact what I envision, but it could be a part. I can look into it, thanks.

    March 10, 2016 2:10 am at 2:10 am #1141499
    writersoul
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    I went to a school a bit like that. It was interesting. Great in some ways, not in others. It’s much more unusual for girls, though.

    Definitely boys’ schools court the better boys, as well, even if it’s not a stated policy.

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