1. Schools: Choices and Challenges Chapter 9 in Sadker and Zittleman

2. You are thinking about a school with disappointing test scores… 1.You see it as the principal does…. 2.You see it as a progressive teacher does 3.You see it as the Chamber of Commerce does…. 4.You see it as the grandparent of a child does…. 5.You see it through the eyes of a minority family….

3. The Purposes of School To Transmit Society’s Knowledge and Values Reconstructing Society Subsets Include: Academic Preparation for Vocation Social and Civic Values Personal Development

4. I believe K-12 Schools should… 1.Focus on academic skills 2.Transmit cultural and societal values 3.Prepare for vocations 4.Develop the whole person

5. I believe higher education….. 1.Should prepare for vocations 2.Should research (create) and distribute knowledge 3.Should better society 4.Should encourage personal development

6. American schools should attempt all of these things to the extent possible 1.True 2.False 3.Not sure

7. Portfolio Question Review and complete exercises, pp. 316- 319. Describe, analyze, and reflect – incorporating additional detail from the rest of the chapter, once you have read it in its entirety.

8. Education Reform A long history – see School for evidence Recently: 1983 -- Report entitled A Nation at Risk. Perceived state of crisis….

9. A Nation at Risk Gave rise to the standards movement 3 Rs and Testing? Competition models Choice? Teacher empowerment Supporting the faculty? Full Service Schools Honoring the consumer?

10. The Economic Model of Choice Milton Friedman – 1950’s. Died in 2006. Free-Market Model – dating from 18 th century model of Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations. “The Invisible Hand.” Rise of School Choice arguments in 1980s.

11. Magnet Schools Traditional public schools reconfigured to appeal to a particular demographic group. Responsive in part to desegregation needs. Responsive in part to perceived curricular needs. May cost more Change Neighborhood School expectation.

12. Open Enrollment Minnesota a leader (1988). Effects Limitations Activities Demographics Segregation (de facto and de jure?)

13. Vouchers Ongoing legal debate Separation of church and state Public divided Related to Friedman’s notion of free- market capitalism and forces on schools.

14. Charter Schools Minnesota a leader – 1991 statute. Allows for the creation of a new school, or alteration of an existing public school Prohibits admissions tests Is nonsectarian Requires a demonstrable improvement in performance Can be closed Less Bureacracy Receives funding per capita enrollment

15. With respect to public charter schools, I am…. 1.In clear opposition 2.In favor 3.A graduate – liked it 4.A graduate – have concerns

16. When I have children I might 1.Consider home- schooling 2.Never consider home-schooling 3.Choose home- schooling, as it worked for me 4.Avoid home- schooling, as I didn’t like it

17. I believe that competition models from business are…. 1.A good idea, as business works 2.A good idea for parts of society 3.A bad idea for all of society 4.Promising, but potential for corruption

18. Five Factor Theory of Effective Schools: 1. Strong Leadership 2. A Clear Mission 3. Safe and Orderly Climate 4. Monitoring Student Progress 5. High Expectations

19. Beyond Five Factors Early Start Focus on Reading and Math Smaller Schools Smaller Classes Increased Learning Time Assessment Teacher Training Trust Technology?