Why does administration always seem to think that Standardization is the solution to every problem? Over the centuries we have found that the only way to live harmoniously together is to realize that we are different, and to accept and cultivate those differences. In tribes everyone has a job that relates to a certain skill they exhibit exemplarily, and by using those individual gifts they help the rest of the tribe to survive. Why then, do we think the answer to proper schooling is treating everyone as if we are the same?! We are NOT the same! I don't want to be treated like I'm anyone else but me, and I don't intend on treating my students as if they are all one cookie cutter person that need the same thing said the same way over and over again so they can take the same standardized test and all do differently on it anyway. Now, that's not to say that students in Camden shouldn't be given the same opportunities as students in Beverly Hills. Opportunities should be ready and waiting for all, but I believe each student has a different path to take to them. For example, Baxter from Beverly Hills wants to go to Harvard medical school, and Cory from Camden wants to do the same. To do that, they both need to get an A in Chemistry. Baxter writes a fabulous paper after doing interviews with several of his fathers' professional friends. Cory does not have that benefit, but he does have more hands on experience and presents an incredible presentation on the same thing, proving it in person, instead of with words on a paper. This shows their separate learning styles, as well as their strengths and the benefits both their backgrounds gave them. I think if Baxter and Cory have the same type of support system and expectations from others and for themselves, they can both make it to Harvard.