For the public schools of Louisiana and across the United States I would propose the expansion of healthcare services provided by the school, an increase in after school and community programs, and the use of a comprehensive curriculum. I would also suggest a decreased emphasis on testing and test results as they apply to school accountability. It is suggested by data from NAEP testing that school absences is one of the factors that has a negative impact on student learning and therefore on overall grade point average and test scores. In a table that shows the coloration of school days missed with the percent of student with a 3.0 of higher grade point average, in the Sioux Falls school district in South Dakota, data suggests that as …show more content…
An increase in healthcare programs provided by schools or by local community centers for children living in impoverished areas could lead to a decrease in absences, and in effect an increase in learning for those students. The research we have looked at in class, from NAEP and other resources, has suggested that only a limited time of a person’s life is spent in school. We have also learned that education does not come just from school but also from parents and other life experiences. Therefore, I would propose that Louisiana and other states provide more afterschool programs, through community centers or other facilities, that help to enrich education, help to provide positive environments in which children can interact, and provide classes of interest that may not normally be found in most schools. These facilities could also provide tutoring and programs that help integrate the Arts more into education. Student mobility is also a problem facing our school system. Once again, from research we have looked at in class, and from a study I looked at done primarily at the University of Washington on “Longitudinal Effects of Student Mobility on Three Dimensions of Elementary School Engagement,” it is suggested that students mobility and other factors that arise from it such as stress leaded to a decrease in a student’s ability to learn. In class we also
The American public educational system is filled with an assortment of problems. Most students are graduating with less knowledge and capability than similar students in other industrialized countries. Classroom disruptions are surprisingly common, and in some classrooms, nearly continuous. The public education system is having difficulty adjusting to the no child left behind act. The No Child Left Behind(NCLB) is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of American’s schools.
I just happen to think that if we can do this with in the schools, it is inevitable that it can happen in our community. If not today, then when our students are in high school, or in college or in the work force that supports and creates our community. I think that teachers greatly influence society and have the power to help students, no matter their walk of life or social
Governor Jeb Bush initiated the nation's boldest voucher experiment in June of 1999 when he signed into law his Opportunity Scholarship Program. Florida is the first in the nation with a statewide plan allowing state-paid tuition for children in "F" graded schools to attend private schools or other non-failing schools. Opponents claim that giving parents the choice to use state education funds at private schools could end up bankrupting the public education system so many children rely upon. Proponents of vouchers argue the voucher program will give parents a way to help children trapped in failing schools. Matthew Berry, a staff attorney with the Washington, D.C. based Institute for Justice, believes, “As
In this day and age, there should be no reason as to why all children do not and can not receive the same education, along with the same opportunities and resources as other schools. There are tons of school throughout the country that are lacking the bare necessities to operate a successful school, such as: up to date books, enough desks for all students, lack of before and after school programs, supplies including but not limited to chalk, calculators and paper.
For many students, going to school is more than just a part of the daily routine. A lot of students see their role in school as an importance to their life, but as well to their future success. Many of us have gotten told by parents or teacher that school is an important
Making this plan possible funding will be used from existing accounts from non-profit and philanthropic organizations. Also, different steps need to be taken into consideration for implementation of a different curriculum. Special programs for students need to be done to integrate programs into a culture-based curriculum rather than as add-on curriculum. Appropriate training for teachers also needs to be taken into account to ensure the experiences that occur in the community and correlate that in to the classroom. Decreasing the native student dropout rate, lessons need to be more academically interesting with updated textbooks, and a strategic plan to make things more interesting than boring; which has constituted too many students leaving. Records have shown that students that disrupt and fail are allowed to continue attendance without any alternative put in place; a system needs to be developed to separate and reform. Development of dropout prevention programs which track students and provide community based intervention, support, and treatment programs along with mental guidelines will need to be
I think that the only things that our schools need are (1) Recognizing advanced students and providing advanced education (2) Providing more money to public schools, especially high schools (3) More advanced technology and provide training in more advanced technological equipment.
I’m currently a new student at Highline community college who is trying to keep up with the fast pace and pressure of college. I want to be successful and pass all my classes with good grades but, I know I can’t do it all on my own. All the resources we have available to us as students are very helpful such as tutors, counselors, and financial aid advisers and I intend to take full advantage of all the resources available to me. It’s very important to me that I pass my classes because I am paying out of pocket, unlike most students who are on financial aid, or scholarships. It’s my first time being back in school since I dropped out of high school 2 years ago so I am facing many challenges
In the modern world, parents are left with deciding whether their children should attend a year-round school or a school with a more traditional schedule. These issues may not seem that important, but they affect students’ and the communities they grow up in. Aspects against this issue say they cause lost opportunities due to not being able to work, higher school cost, decrease participation, and make it hard on family life.
Non-promotional compared to promotional school changes: Student mobility or school mobility refers to non-promotional changes. Most K-12 children make at least one non-promotional change. Reasons for this type of change include suspension, expulsion, the eviction of the student’s family from their place of residence, transfer to a magnet school, or a school closing. In contrast, promotional school changes occur when children move from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school.
When I think about Mississippi, I think about our contriteness, the things we eat, and how family-oriented we are. We other people think of us, they think that we’re fat, dumb, and lazy. No other state is superior to one another. Down south we’re trying to live just as everyone else. The point I’m trying to make is, I don’t understand why we’re at the bottom of the bottom when it comes to education. There is so much hidden talent here in Mississippi. We have mathematicians, aspiring dancers, doctors, businessmen, and lawyers. You can give a school all the funds in the world, but knowledge has no price when you’re looking for best child interest.
Lakewood Elementary is where I went to school from 4th to 6th grade, which included many special things like Gator Bucks (earned for any noteworthy action) and PBIS incentives (food and events based on behavior). I never used my Gator Bucks much, accumulating up to 200 individual “bucks” in a year. The only time I bought anything frequently with them was in 5th grade on Fridays to buy toys and snacks for my sisters and I. I did have friends during this time, but they either moved or found new friends within the next year. When I did have friends, I chased around boys with other girls, swung on the swings, and walked around the playground aimlessly among other activities. I joined choir, 4-H, and band to entertain myself, but I only continued
siblings to jobs, disinterest, and behavioral issues. And academic success and, in some states, funding depend heavily on students being in class (Zalaznick, 2015). Thomas missed school to be around other peers and to get involved in dangerous activities. School districts depend on students being in class to get funding. When students are not in school it hurts them but also affects the school district financial resources.
This Research Paper entitled “PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL ENCOUNTERED BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOLS S.Y. 2012-2013” prepared and submitted by Ruby Joy P. Beo, Mark Kenneth T. Miguel and Jhon Clifford T.
If ever there was an idea of redesigning the educational system, and the power of doing so was put in my hands, I would do many things differently to build a educational system that’ll bring honor, and pride to many schools around the world. Beginning with changing the age of enrolling into kindergarten. I would dedicate myself in creating a budget that wouldn’t prosecute extra circular activities such as sports, music, and art when struggling with financial issues. While being in control of the educational system I would also raise the GPA qualifications for athletes, and trash the assessment test. I would mold students in becoming ones with growth mindsets rather than fixed ones. While in the process of constructing this new educational system, I would conceder that not everyone is as blessed as others, and design a system that would give everyone an equal opportunity to succeed in the future. The program would be named Sky High. The name of the program is meant to motivate student to reach above, and beyond their limits.