http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=912758
This article that I found really highlights the issues with the No Child Left Behind Act that was established in the Bush Era in 2002. The article is quick to state that 82 percent of schools in the United States will be marked as failing, because they are not reaching the goals that are set by NCLB. Obama said that a lot needs to be done to the NCLB Act but he isn't sure how to achieve that. The article states that both the Democrats and Republicans agree that there must be changes in the future but disagreements still remain on how. I hope that Obama will be able to find a solution to this very heavy problem that remains in the schools. Maybe something can be done instead of labeling all of these schools as failing.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Alternative Teaching License Law Passed...
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/03/07/new-alternative-teacher-licensing-law-under-scrutiny/
I have already blogged about the Alternative Teaching License Law that was brought up to Dayton. However, it has now become a law. I became very frustrated after reading this article, as I don't think it is the answer to the achievement gap in Minnesota schools. Take a minute to read this article and if you have time, try to read the comments from Minnesota citizens. These comments really open a can of worms and provides feedback from people of all professions with varied opinions!
I have already blogged about the Alternative Teaching License Law that was brought up to Dayton. However, it has now become a law. I became very frustrated after reading this article, as I don't think it is the answer to the achievement gap in Minnesota schools. Take a minute to read this article and if you have time, try to read the comments from Minnesota citizens. These comments really open a can of worms and provides feedback from people of all professions with varied opinions!
Education Rankings Around the World
http://www.startribune.com/nation/118109989.html
After discussing so much in class about the differences in education around the world, I was very glad to have found this article. In addition to other topics, this article discusses the reasons why the United States is lacking in high test scores and successful students....to name a few. After reading, it seems that the teachers in the United States and teachers in other countries are being trained completely different and teaching students in a very different manner. For example, teachers that graduate in the United States will often find a job, whereas teachers that graduate in a different country have a much more competitive market and must be strict criteria, such as being in the top third of their class. Another major difference is the amount of work and training hours that are put in after a teacher is hired. For example, in Shanghai, teachers are expected to participate in 240 hours of professional development within five years. Singapore teachers are entitled to 100 hours of training per year "to keep up with
the rapid changes in the world."
I think the United States Education system would be a lot different had they used techniques such as these.
After discussing so much in class about the differences in education around the world, I was very glad to have found this article. In addition to other topics, this article discusses the reasons why the United States is lacking in high test scores and successful students....to name a few. After reading, it seems that the teachers in the United States and teachers in other countries are being trained completely different and teaching students in a very different manner. For example, teachers that graduate in the United States will often find a job, whereas teachers that graduate in a different country have a much more competitive market and must be strict criteria, such as being in the top third of their class. Another major difference is the amount of work and training hours that are put in after a teacher is hired. For example, in Shanghai, teachers are expected to participate in 240 hours of professional development within five years. Singapore teachers are entitled to 100 hours of training per year "to keep up with
the rapid changes in the world."
I think the United States Education system would be a lot different had they used techniques such as these.
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