School Reform

I found a very relevant article which discusses education reform in the United States. In light of our discussion last night, this piece is very interesting. The author talks about our failed attempts at reform, and the resistant that many new ideas often face from schools. He also points out that operating at status quo, while expecting new and different results is ridiculous. When we get serious about reform and we are ready to adequately support and fund it, then change may happen. It is time we stop accepting mediocrity in our schools, from both our students and teachers.


http://ednews.org/articles/35813/1/Redefining-Education-Innovation/Page1.html

Disparities in Education

Attached is an article published in the New York Times about how stimulus money will be disbursed to states for Education. I think this is very interesting, especially since we just watched the documentary, Corridor of Shame. I find it amazing that more Educators are not speaking out about how unfair the distribution of this money is. We all know how deperatly so many schools right here in South Carolina need this money. You may be surprised to find out who is getting it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/22/education/22schools.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=education