I know other communities would be very interested in how to put the funding together for something like this. |
I think it helps focus students on being accountable for what they have to learn. It also focuses accountability back on teachers so that they are doing a good job teaching students what they need to know. |
The fear of not doing well in reading and mathematics is driving out some of the other needs we have. We have driven fear into a system that's dealing with children. People are so concerned about raising achievement, they've almost inadvertently forgotten about the entire development of the child. |
There is no perfect or ideal size for a high school. Top-level student achievement can be seen in high schools of all sizes in the state. |
They want statewide requirements so that all students can enter a four-year institution. Not all students are going to go to a four-year school. |
We already have classes without teachers. |
We need to pay more attention to the courses students are taking and make sure they are taking the courses that will get them prepared for AP classes. |