Comments on: Kaplan to run US schools! http://constructingmeaning.com/2008/10/22/kaplan-to-run-us-schools/ ~ rethinking school back to relevance ~ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:16:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Steve Ransom http://constructingmeaning.com/2008/10/22/kaplan-to-run-us-schools/#comment-1080 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:19:52 +0000 http://akamrt.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-1080 Great flow of ideas here. I think one of the large obstacles we face is that we see the “problem” framed in one way, and many others see it framed in a diametrically opposed fashion. On the state and federal level, they see that there are problems in education that are best fixed by accountability and standardization. Teachers are the problem. Parents see no problem with this approach or system, as it is the system that they grew up in and one that worked just fine for them. They sat in rows, listened to lectures, did lots of homework, studied for tests,… and were quite successful. If teachers aren’t doing their job [read: if kids are not achieving at high levels as measured on standardized assessments], then a fire needs to be lit beneath them. After all, if any other professional is not doing their job, they get fired, right?

Then, as educators, we see the problem framed quite differently, as well as potential solutions to these problems. As Sheila points out, there needs to be a shift in mindset and a common definition of what a “quality education” really is.

Will Richardson’s recent post is related here, I think.
http://weblogg-ed.com/2010/opportunity-not-threat/

Systemic, radical change… A re-imagining of education. It means different things to the different camps here, I think. Accountability is just so much easier for many to swallow, I fear.

]]> By: sheila moore http://constructingmeaning.com/2008/10/22/kaplan-to-run-us-schools/#comment-135 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:01:27 +0000 http://akamrt.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-135 Policy changes requires a mindset of innovation, commitment, and one that encourages children, parents,, and educators to activiley pursue quality education. Pardigm shifts in policy allows creativity to flourish and pout forth dreams that can come true in public education. We are striving for a school district that is child centered and holistic. A school district that meets the needs of society.and

]]> By: Jeff Utecht http://constructingmeaning.com/2008/10/22/kaplan-to-run-us-schools/#comment-105 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:42:46 +0000 http://akamrt.wordpress.com/?p=75#comment-105 Thanks for pulling these all together for me. A great flow of articles and ideas.

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