EDUC 310 The National Education Goals (1)

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The National Education Goals Fayetteville State University Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 National Education Goals The Purpose of National Education Goals Contents Ready to Learn 2 High School Completion 3 Student Achievement 4 Teacher Education 5 Professional Development Mathematics/Science 6 Adult Literacy& Lifelong 7 Learning The National Education Goals were set by the U.S. government in the 1990s with the aim of improving the nation's education system by the year 2000. These goals were established to ensure that all students would have access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances . The purpose of National education Goals are improving student achievement and refocusing the objectives of education. The goals describe a general set of standards toward which all Americans should strive. In this Newsletter we will discuss the six national goals and suggested ideas that could be used to reach these specific goals. Those goals are:  Ready to Learn  High School Completion  Student Achievement and Citizenship  Teacher Education and Professional Development  Mathematics and Science  Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning

2 TYPE TITLE HERE Goal 1: Ready To Learn What Does It mean to be ready to learn? / What can we do to help? “To catch the reader’s attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story here.” . We are focusing on one of the National Education Goals identified in Table 13-2: "All children in America will start school ready to learn." Early childhood education is a critical period in a child's development. It sets the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Not all children have the same opportunities to start school ready to learn. This goal aims to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in school. Being ready to learn is much more than knowing the alphabet ,counting to ten, and knowing shapes/colors. Readiness requires that children develop their physical abilities (gross motor) language skills, self-control, social skills, and a desire to learn.  Provide high-quality early childhood education programs that are affordable for all families.  Provide parents with resources and training can help them support their child's learning at home.  Teachers need ongoing training and support to effectively instruct young children. Investing in professional development can improve the quality of early childhood education.

3 Goal 2: High School Completion “Education if the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela help those students see the value in education if college is not in their career path. Programs at schools that create more family engagement. Family engagement is so important in the academic success of a student. Provide parents with tools growth and create more social equity. HOW DO WE REACH THIS GOAL ? Creating Tutoring and mentoring programs to provide support for students who need extra help to succeed. Some students may need skills to enter the workforce after high school. Provide Career and technical skills programs to help students enter the workforce. This can The second National Education Goal identified in Table 13-2 is High School Completion. This topic is so important because a high school diploma is often the minimum requirement for many jobs and is a steppingstone to higher education. Increasing the high school graduation rate will help create a more educated workforce. Creating a more educated workforce will boost economic

4 TYPE TITLE HERE Goal 3: Student Achievement and Citizenship How can we reach this goal? “We cannot sustain a democratic republic with a citizenry that is completely uninformed about, and basically estranged from, our Constitution and our institutions.” Increasing competency in reading and mathematics by establishing competency assessments at the end of grades 4, 8, and 12. America will ensure that all students learn to importance of a well- rounded education that not only equips students with knowledge in various subjects but also prepares them for active and responsible citizenship. use their minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our nation's modern economy. This goal is crucial as it emphasizes the  Help students make connections between different subjects and understand how they apply to real-world situations.  Schools can incorporate civic education into their curriculum to teach students about their rights and responsibilities as citizens.  Digital literacy is a crucial skill. Schools can integrate technology into their curriculum to help students develop this skill.

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