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1 Reforms – improve teacher quality & School Curriculum standards (what students should know) If you have questions about yesterday’s material – ask now!! Reform: Focus on the Curriculum

2 Standards, Testing & Accountability NCLB Act of 2001- major changes in the curriculum Past – districts/states had curriculums guides – weren’t widely used Now – every state – constructed standards that you & your students are accountable for Think EOC Teacher Evaluations Accountability – students will be required to demonstrate that have met the standard

3 Standards, Testing & Accountability High-stakes tests – standardized assessments that states and districts use Some districts – you have to pass a test to pass a class, graduate –the stake are high As a teacher – you have to prepare your students for the test

4 Standards and Assessment States – tests aligned with standards KOSSA Differ the way they administer test To help teachers – sample questions are available Help teacher interpret the meaning of the standard Help guide teachers as they prepare students

5 Controversies in the Standards Movement Standards, accountability & high stakes testing – facts of your teaching life Schools are graded depending on student performance Controversy Damage both schools and students High stake test – certain subjects – de-emphasize other subjects Teachers request out of grades that are tested Not adequate for making crucial decisions Decrease motivation & student learning

6 Controversies in the Standards Movement Advocates The fairest & most effective means of promoting success for all students Greatly improve achievement for all students Parents undecided

7 Reform: Focus on Schools School Choice A variety of programs designed to give families the opportunity to choose the school their children will attend Not the one within geographic location Vouchers, home schooling & tax credit & deductions – options Advocates – freedom of choice Critics – parents already have choices Charter Schools Alternative schools that are publicly funded but independently operated Teachers, community members, a private corporation (or combination of the three) develops a plan “charter” for a school Local school board/state office must approve Focus – differs, but most attract parents seeking smaller schools & class sizes, better instruction About 1/3 – designed by urban community leaders to meet the needs of inner- city youth Academic benefit – unclear

8 Reform: Focus on Schools Vouchers – checks or written documents that parents can use to purchase educational services Parents know what is best for their children need & should be free to purchase the best education Public or private, or just public Highly controversial – religious school Academic benefits – unclear Public – does not support (research 1/3 American support)

9 Reform: Focus on Schools State tuition tax credit plan – variation of a school voucher program – parents are given a tax credit for money spent on private tuition. Better public support Research – primarily benefit wealthy families who are already sending their children to private schools

10 Reform: Focus on Schools Homeschooling – parents educate their children at home Increased in popularity 90% increase from 1999 to 2009 Most (8/10) home school their children due to religious reasons or the moral climate of the school All are seeking an alternative to public schooling State laws – varies 41 states – no minimum education qualification 8 states – at least high school diploma Half states – students have to participate in standardized testing Typically these student perform well (30 percentile point better) Unclear if it is instruction or self-selection Critics Quality of education?? Neglect/abuse of children


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