In 1999 there was a documentary on public school teachers. They had the idea that public school can work. When there is actually a public school that is successful there isn't room for everyone so it is up to "luck" for who gets in and who doesn't.
Daisy from LA already knows what she wants to do when she grows up and she has already written a letter to the college she wants to attend. She is still in Elementary. Both her parents are trying to find jobs.
Since 1971, reading and math scores have not improved but we're spending twice as much money per student.
The nation's worst scores for reading were in D.C. but all states were under 35% proficiency.
Only 3 out of 100 students from Roosevelt High school will graduate with good enough grades to go to a 4 year college. 57% won't graduate at all.
Over 2000 high schools with more than 40% that don't graduate on time (drop-out factories)
Maybe the cause of failing neighborhoods is failing schools, not the other way around.
$33,000 per year for a prisoner, which is more than the cost for a private school education.
There are too many smaller education "committees" that are conflicting with state and national regulations.
According to the contract, teachers can not be paid more or less based on their performance.
Students in the US ranked 21st and 25th in science and math but #1 in confidence.
The movie showed that there is some hope but it is a long road ahead if we are going to improve our education system.
CJ! didn't this movie just blow your mind? I had no idea all these underlying rules and politics, boards, and unions had so much red tape to cross for any real 'change' to occur. i found it a little disheartening
ReplyDeleteGood notes! I agree, our country still has a long way to go.
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