Teen Misses Exam Because She's Homeless; State Does The Right Thing And Arranges For College

This family has no money. So, who is going to pay for college? The state?

Did anyone even bother to read the article?!?!?!?

She's being accepted to college even without passing the test, which she will be allowed to take the test at the next test offering. This type of test can NOT just be given a standard make - up and has nothing to do with red tape. It sadly has to do with minimizing the lying and cheating that the students who are about to take the test can get away with.

If we want to focus in on the red tape, it would be the situation at the shelter that told her that if she left possessing that her family would be denied (which might point to the fact that her family went to the shelter the same day as the test - and even know I know you are going to bash me for this - shows either poor or great planning on her family's part). I mean, she gets a whole 4 more months to study for the test, but still gets to start college anyway.

Ummm, quilloden ... it seems to me from reading the entire article (go ahead, try it some time!) that the school district and the administrators of public education in NY, NY have been very flexible! They're allowing the girl to attend the college she chose and she'll take the test the next time it's offered. What do you find objectionable about that solution, pray tell?

No, Rob. They didn't bother to read the article, because they represent the masses of idiots who FAIL the English regents exams. This kid is not being held back, and in fact, this is a positive story in how the "system" has worked to help a downtrodden kid out. Some people are just addicted to being outraged, and they tend to the least studious of the nation... hence the poor reading skills and over emotional reaction.

What an eloquent and intelligent post. Thank you for saying something that is worth reading. It would be easier to understand the rigidity of the regents testing system if students were required to take one test during one year of their high school career, but kids need to take multiple regents tests over the entire span of high school. My goodness, heads up kids-make sure to not get ill, don't have an accident,make sure no one you know dies, don't lose your place to live,and of course make sure that there are no snow storms,hurricanes,floods or any other disasters........we wouldn't want you to miss the testing every year that is required so that you may graduate and get the reagents diploma that you worked so very hard to earn. Is it me, or does this not make you want to bang your head against the wall in frustration and disbelief.How dare a child be poor in this booming economy(ahem)and have the audacity to miss a ridiculous, but mandatory state test that can not be rescheduled because we are more worried about children cheating or getting an unfair advantage or spending too much money to realize how pathetic this system is. I wish this young lady all the best and hope that she succeeds in spite of our mass ignorance.

Hey Ron.. you ever think that a higher education.. REGAURDLESS of who pays for it might make for a better future for the youth of today? That maybe if she gets the shot that alot of kids don't get that she'll do great things? If it weren't for the FAFSA program and other government and local financial aid programs..a good chunk of the population could never attend college. Get your head out of your rear and try it some time.

Ron said: "This family has no money. So, who is going to pay for college? The state?"

Ever heard of Student Loans? You burrow money and pay back

And to you ROB, its obvious yes she's in college because of her grades, but if shes does NOT PASS THE TEST then the college will DROP her.

Rob and Reading is a dying skill>>>Get over yourselves. People did in fact read this article and the one posted before. The only reason these changes are occurring is because people like quilloden and myself blogged on the previous article how messed up the system is. With public criticism, changes to Rosa's situation came. Nothing was happening without the statements and actions of other. Sometimes situations need to be addressed on an individual basis not in a vacuum.

You nailed it . Let the young lady take the test and God bless her I hope it leads to great things for her

THE SHELTER IS 24 7 THE FAMILY COULD HAVE APPLIED AFTER THE TEST. I HAVE NO SYMPATHY, ANYTHING FOR ATTENTION.

did you read the story? what results? she didn't take the test. she couldn't . maybe you should live by this quote........." it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think your dumb than to open your mouth and prove them right"

Lord have mercy!! Go to court?? Who do you think will pay for that, Kate?? The citizens of NY!! Please get a grip ... and it wouldn't hurt to read the entire article!

Jim,

I agree with you 100%. Every day another poor or working class person gets hit harder by the SYSTEM the BEAST. We need to recreate this system and stop the oppression of our own people!!

Seriously! Some of these people on here must have had a perfect life!!! Maybe a few of them should experience homelessness once! All it takes is one bad thing to happen in your life and your world can change completely! My daughter needed brain surgery and being divorced and having no family to help, I ended up unemployed trying to care for her alone!!! Two simple credit cards for which I could not make the payments on, took me DOWN! If you've never had to experience that in your world then count your blessings!
The guy that came to the conclusion that maybe the family became homeless at an oppertune time-WOW ya I bet thats exactly why they chose to go live in a homeless shelter! Buddy- drive down to your local homeless shelter and check it out once!!! Then rethink that comment!
Also for the one complaining about who is gonna pay for her college education if she passes this test, maybe a better solution would be to NOT allow her to make up the test and then she can be a drop out and maybe she can live her whole life in that homeless shelter! Who the hell do you think is paying for that? WOW I would think even if this was coming directly out of that persons pocket, that he'd rather pay for 2 or 4 years of college, then a life of welfare payments because of some stupid rule that someone apparently should have taken situations into consideration and allowed the girl to leave in the first place! Sometimes people should just step back and reread some of the things they post and think about there own lives or other people they know and consider being a little kinder at heart! WWJD? Bless this girl and her family and I hope there life gets back on track asap!