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“Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, feed him for a lifetime”
Reforming Education
The Problem:
Missing The Mark...
In Massachusetts
NCLB School Improvement Timeline
Years Not Making AYP
Action
One No Action
Two No Action
Three Year One of School ImprovementImplement Public School Choice
Four Year Two of School ImprovementContinue offering public school choice. Implement
Supplemental Education Services
Five Corrective ActionContinue offering school choice and supplemental
education services
Six Restructuring Planning YearContinue offering school choice and supplemental
education services
Seven Implement Restructuring
Even schools with waivers failed to reach AYP cumulatively.
The Solution:
Possible electives in schools
CPR Training Home Economics First Aid Nutrition Auto Mechanics Driver’s Ed DebateOceanography Meteorology GeologySociology Current events Anthropology GardeningPsychology Sign Language US/World Politics
Web Design Graphic design Photography Art AppreciationFilm making Music AppreciationPublic Speaking JournalismResearch Skills AccountingMythologyWorld Cultures MarketingBusiness Management Intro to Economics Financial Management
Outdoor Science Courses● Improve memory● Improve Cognition● Strengthen creative
thinking, communication, and problem solving
● Increase Self-Self reliance● Promotes environmentally
conscious behaviors
Physical Education● Promotes Healthy lifestyles● Reduces stress● Increases test scores
A more comprehensive P.E. course could include…● Nutrition ● First Aid Basics/CPR Training● Leadership experience
A Comprehensive Education Experience
Grade 9 (Age group 14-15)● Financial Responsibilities● Welfare● Credit● Taxes● SAT/CAT Test prep
Grade 10 (age group 15-16)● Work experience● Career/interest exploration● Counseling/Critical Thinking
Grade 11 (Age Group 16-17)● Driving Education and
Safety● US politics/ Local
Government● Current Events● Research Skills
Grade 12 (Age Group 17-18)● College Preparation● Military Service Education
