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Decatur, Ala. | Thursday, May 23, 2013

3/17/13 | 4 comments | 1134 views

Young voices at the table

Students split on high school, but say change needed

By Deangelo McDaniel
The Decatur Daily

@dd_DeangeloMcDaniel

Decatur High ninth-grader Maggie Cushing’s experience three weeks ago was eye opening. While attending a chorus competition at Lee High in Huntsville, she realized how much Decatur City … More »

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On 3/18/13 at 07:59 AM, Jon from Decatur wrote:

Wow - Stephen A. Decatur High - Black and Gold colors - called the Commodores. Wasn't this shot down as a rumor? Taking students to covet what other areas have? Hmmmm - tactics and agenda from day one. Starting to make all other things said look less genuine.

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On 3/18/13 at 08:11 AM, Lovie P from DECATUR wrote:

When did school population, size and location become criteria for excellence in academia?

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On 3/18/13 at 08:49 AM, Jon from Decatur wrote:

When everyone around us has brand new schools and we do not.

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On 3/18/13 at 09:19 AM, CHRIS from Decatur wrote:

"The town I moved here from built a brand new school with 2300 students. Test scores on ACT jumped up by 7 points on average, EVERYONE got along, there were no discipline issues. It was great!" ~ Nobody

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