...Charter schools in New York, how effective are they to you! Nakia Mines DeVry University Professor Hartman The spread of charter schools in New York has been on the rise in the past couple of years. Charter schools are schools are financed by the public, but run independently through the educational system. There has been a lot of debate questioning the effectiveness of charter schools verses traditional public schools; who serves as the best interest for the students. Many prefer sending their children to charter schools instead of traditional public schools because of academic development. I say a child can receive the same education from both schools; it depends on how they receive and understand the information being taught. What is your intake on this situation; would charter schools be more beneficial to our children than traditional public schools? Keeping an open mind and evaluating all aspects between the schools, will be helpful when making an informative decision to the beginning of your child’s future. Charter schools have found to be very effective in New York and in other surrounding states. The charter program provides monitory, but strict academic standards for children to meet; also holding the teacher’s administration accountable for these standards as well. Charter schools are more focused on the academic levels and graduation acceleration for children instead of their social status. Since more students have been enrolled in charter schools...
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...Grading 'Waiting for Superman' Dana Goldstein | September 23, 2010 Here's what you see in Waiting for Superman, the new documentary that celebrates the charter school movement while blaming teachers unions for much of what ails American education: working- and middle-class parents desperate to get their charming, healthy, well-behaved children into successful public charter schools. Here's what you don't see: the four out of five charters that are no better, on average, than traditional neighborhood public schools (and are sometimes much worse); charter school teachers, like those at the Green Dot schools in Los Angeles, who are unionized and like it that way; and noncharter neighborhood public schools, like PS 83 in East Harlem and the George Hall Elementary School in Mobile, Alabama, that are nationally recognized for successfully educating poor children. You don't see teen moms, households without an adult English speaker or headed by a drug addict, or any of the millions of children who never have a chance to enter a charter school lottery (or get help with their homework or a nice breakfast) because adults simply aren't engaged in their education. These children, of course, are often the ones who are most difficult to educate, and the ones neighborhood public schools can't turn away. You also don't learn that in the Finnish education system, much cited in the film as the best in the world, teachers are—gasp!—unionized and granted tenure, and families benefit from a...
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...to performance measurement but should not become overly focused on it to the detriment of delivering their mission’s programs” (p. 157). Performance measurement Process Before engaging in performance measurement, it is vital to understand the level and scope of the process. Measurement can be conducted for effectiveness or performance at the program/project or organizational level. Effectiveness relates to achieving the mission, while performance is a broader concept that considers financial results and other variables related to the overall organization. Once the scope and level of analysis are determined, several questions should be answered about the evaluation process: 1. WHAT is to be evaluated—or assessed for effectiveness? 2. HOW should it be assessed? 129 130 • INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT 3. WHO is responsible for conducting the assessment? 4. TO WHOM should the results be reported? Budgets and other resource constraints may influence the answers...
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...focus on the education that is being supplied to the youth. What changes can be made at the national level to ensure progress is being made towards building students that are prepared for an unstable economy? How can these changes be implemented into practice? What role will the gatekeepers play in enforcing these changes? How will the gatekeepers respond to this change and most importantly how will this impact the education of students around the world? In order to reform the educational system policy makers have changed the way teachers go about their daily routines. Policy makers are doing this by requiring teachers to teach to standards that they deem as important. The student’s knowledge of these standards will be tested throughout the semester with benchmark test and an end of the year high stakes standardized test. The way students preform on this test will determine how a teacher’s efficiency is evaluated. According the Larry Cuban, the policies that are in place now have been put there by people that do not grasp the multi layered curriculum that is already in place in schools and classrooms. I have to say that I agree with him. All teachers are different and differ in beliefs, values and experiences. These differences make teachers who they are, and effect how they view and approach the same subject as well as differing subjects. Are these policies working? The answer is no. As Cuban stated, these policies that are in place now are no better than guesses about what...
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...consistency and the pursuit of excellence, Geoffrey Canada, an educator, and Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, D.C Public Schools present a foundation of education that will reduce the symptoms and problems of America. The main focus of good teachers in demand are the engine in which makes students’ progress and learn or a bad teacher who become the brake that makes students want to give up, missing important concepts and skills that it takes to further education. Public schooling that gives poor education sets a low standard on low income families, got giving the same opportunity for a family who can afford the top education schools, giving them a far greater success rate than a low income family. Math, reading, and writing having a much lower percentile in a low income public school, than a more prestigious private school. Schools such as Seed, Washington D.C allowing only 24 spaces for applicants to be enrolled. Anthony who represented a small percentage of youth that would eventually be enrolled after not being accepted due to a draw or lottery of hundreds of students who try to better their education. Kipp la in L.A California allowing only 10 spaces for 135 applicants gave Daisy a slim to none chance to get a better education, in pursuit of becoming a nurse or veterinarian. Harlem Success Academy had just 35 spaces for 767 Applicants with Bianca and Francisco from New York trying to fight their way into s strong education system with poor low income families. Emily at Summit...
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...is an essential element for teacher to reflect on what and how they teach. To assess students is to collect evidence of their learning. Teachers use the information to modify their lesson plans and adjust their instructional methods; students need feedback on their performance to concentrate on their vulnerable areas. Assessment is necessary for parents to reinforce their children strength and assist them where extra attention is required. The data collected will inform school administration the parts of improvement that both teachers and students needed and for the state and federal levels, as is important to determine if additional funding is necessary to assist students in their learning and achievement. To provide the suitable service and achieve optimal result, teachers and administrators must identify their ELL students and place them in classroom that best fit with their abilities. In an interview conducted with Miss Fabiaschi, an academic dean at a charter school in my district, she said that at her school parents are providing information on home language on the application. Then they use the CELDT (California English Language Development Test) to determine which level of English proficiency for their students. She added, there are two types of ELLs, the new enrollments, which are kindergartens who enroll in school for the first time or students of higher grade levels who transferred from different schools, districts, or states; and the second type are the returning...
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...Learning Team Charter Analysis COM/285 September 20, 2010 Joan Horvath Learning Team Charter Analysis University of Phoenix uses Learning Teams to teach and reinforce common communication principles and practices that are also common in the workplace. Multiple Learning Teams are created in each class and each team is responsible for developing a Learning Team Charter. Each Learning Team Charter is a guideline of rules for that team and each team member must participate in the charter’s creation. A good team charter will cover team expectations to include the areas of communication, participation and conflict resolution strategies. We will be analyzing the Team D Learning Team Charter and the importance of effective group communication in this paper. The definition of group according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship (An Encyclopedia Britannica Company, 2010). Communication is defined as a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior (An Encyclopedia Britannica Company, 2010). Group communication is the two definitions put together. Group communication is three or more people among each other discussing similar interest, goals, and subjects. Communication is a process that gives a shared meaning and understanding within a group. It is...
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...Media, 2010. Approximately 90 minutes. ________________________________________________________________________ Reviewed by Joseph Flynn, Northern Illinois University Introduction Waiting for Superman is the latest documentary by the Academy Award winning director Davis Guggenheim. Guggenheim also directed An Inconvenient Truth, the Al Gore documentary about climate change and global warming. What made An Inconvenient Truth such a masterwork was that it presented stark and incontrovertible information about the destruction of our environment and further challenged the viewers to do something about it. Waiting for Superman follows a similar formula. It presents the viewer with an incredible amount of troubling information about our public schools and models of seemingly progressive advocates for change. The data represented is also properly cited on-screen, differentiating it from personal polemics like Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9-11. It concludes with a challenge to act for the best interests of our nation’s youths; the end credits include a web site where viewers can go for ideas. That makes it difficult to speak negatively about the film, but upon a closer analysis we find that most of the information presented in the film is over-generalized and highly debatable. The problem with the film, ultimately, is that it is true and false, comprehensive and incomplete. Framing the Film The film begins with Geoffrey Canada, a dynamic educator and social activist...
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...City Schools There has been long ongoing debate of the levels of education when comparing public and private education institutions. Some argue that public education is for the poor and is not the most effective form of education when it comes to personal development. Baltimore City public schools has a high level of educational inequality when compared to private schools and it shows in their dropout rate, the poor preparation for college, and additional other factors outside of the schools that impact the educational development of the students. With education being the most vital part of a child’s development, one would believe there would be microscopic monitoring in this area of our city. We have shifted the focus from schools widely in the Baltimore City area and cut a lot of programs that helped develop and prepare kids for life. It is amazing that Baltimore has found funding to open two new casinos in downtown Baltimore City but has not added any more funding to the Baltimore City educational department. Our City leaders have raised taxes in the Baltimore City to all-time highs and it has made it harder for families to support a higher level of education for their children with after care programs as well as enrolling them into different schools. Also, one must consider the factor of kids just giving up because there has not been a strong focus on education within Baltimore City. In comparison to private and charter school students, Baltimore City Public schools have...
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...ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SERVICE CHARTERS ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN MALAWI – A CASE OF SOUTHERN REGION WATER BOARD BY RASHID FRIDAY NTELELA (201004511) A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTERS DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE, BISHO CAMPUS SUPERVISOR PROF. E.O.C IJEOMA 20th January, 2012 1 DECLARATION I, Rashid Friday Ntelela, hereby declare that this research thesis is my own original work, that all reference sources have been accurately reported and acknowledged, and that this document has not previously, in its entirety or in part, been submitted to any University in order to obtain an academic qualification. Rashid Friday Ntelela 20th January, 2012 2 Table of Contents DECLARATION ............................................................................................................... 2 DEDICATION .................................................................................................................. 7 Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................... 8 CHAPTER 1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction............................................................................................................ 9 Statement of the Problem .................................................................................. 11 Research...
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...THE RELEVANCE OF THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE POST-COLD WAR ERA: IRAQI INVASION AS A CASE STUDY BY ALADENIYI, EMMANUEL ABIODUN APRIL 2005 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND 1. The basic concepts and assumptions that led to the formation of the United Nations (UN) dates back to the beginning of statecraft and humanity’s first efforts to foster international cooperation. The treaty of the peace of Westphalia of 1648 is regarded at humanity’s first effort in statehood and fostering international cooperation. The formation of the UN is predicated on the evolution of diplomacy, alliances, conferences, rules of warfare, means of peaceful settlement of conflicts and the development of international law. The overriding purpose of the UN is war prevention. This purpose was earlier pursued by ancient Greek Philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, who wrote on the conditions necessary for peace.1 The church in the Middle Ages also enunciated a doctrine of “Just War” to limit violence and destruction by sanctioning only wars fought for justifiable courses. The pacifists and internationalists, like Desiderius Erasmus, condemned war in its entirety as “immoral and wasteful”. 2. The need to institute mechanics for peaceful settlement of disputes and prevent war encouraged the formation of various international organizations over time. These include the Congress of Vienna and Concert of Europe in 1815. The Hague System worked towards the codification...
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...understand moral theory. In fact, you have a moral philosophy – but you may not think of it that way. Every time you have a conversation about what someone “should” or “ought” to do, you doing moral philosophy. Your moral converations may be very personal – whether you should return the five dollars extra change the clerk gave you at the video store – or very broad – whether national security is more important than personal freedom. Whatever your moral conversations are about, it is likely there is a body of literature that would be useful in clarifying your thoughts on the issue. It may be a good idea for you to read a basic textbook on moral philosophy to review or familiarize yourself with the way philosophers have thought about some of the moral issues that almost everyone encounters. It is especially useful to be familiar with the terms and concepts of moral philosophy so you can express your views precisely and intelligently. Some of the major moral theories are briefly summarized in the Primer of Moral Theory that follows. You will find most of them are discussed in more detail in any basic moral philosophy text, although you may find them listed under slightly different titles. As you consider each theory, use the “Where Do I Stand” box to mark your position on it. Include a brief explanation of the reasons for your position. The purpose of this exercise is for you to decide for yourself what moral theories and standpoints make the most sense to you and to locate your own moral...
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... | | |School of Business | | |MGT/431 | | |Human Resource Management | Course Description This course focuses on the strategic role of human resource management, personnel planning and job analysis, personnel selection, performance appraisal, compensation, training, and development from the vantage point of the manager. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course...
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...| | | Topic Summary This topic contains relevant information on how to * establish a productive team * lead your team effectively * handle problems with your teams as they arise * evaluate your team’s productivity. | | Topic Index Topic Overview What Would You Do? Where Should You Focus? Topic Index Topic Summary About the Mentors Using the Topic Core Concepts Team Building: An Overview Understanding How Teams Work Establishing a Team Becoming an Effective Team Leader Handling Problems Evaluating Performance Steps Steps for Starting a Team Steps for Leading an Effective Team Tips Tips for Selecting Team Members Tips for Building Team Performance Practice Instructions Scenario Tools Worksheet for Forming a Team Checklist for Evaluating Whether a Group Is a Team Checklist for Assessing a Team’s Performance Checklist for Assessing Your Team’s Goals Checklist for Evaluating Yourself as a Team Leader Role Clarification Worksheet Test Yourself Instructions Questions To Learn More Harvard Online Article Notes and Articles Books Other Information Sources eLearning Programs | | About the Mentors Donna D. Conlin, M.Ed., is Organizational Development and Education Manager at Bose Corporation. She has twenty years of human resources development experience in a variety of business environments from entrepreneurial start-ups to established corporations, all experiencing significant change in their...
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...education system in America. The article explains some of the factors that are causing this problem. The main two topics that the article list as the problem are through the teachers union and the government. It also lays the blame for our education system failing on the students themselves for not taking a initiative, to the parents just passing the buck to the schools to educate their children and to the curriculum that is being taught. The government has the no child left behind act which to me seems that it just pushes a child through. It looks good in theory but it has not worked yet and it has been in effect for almost thirteen years now. The blame seems to be passed around like a hot potato, nobody wants to take the responsibility. They just want to blame each other for the mistakes. These are not even new problems that we are facing this problem has been going on for years and years. The statistics are there “the proficiency of math and reading among 8th graders” The math part broken down by a few states is Alabama 18%, Mississippi 14%, New Jersey 40%, Connecticut 35%, New York 30%, Arizona 26% and California 24% and for the reading side the states scored between 20% and 35% with the worst score of 12% in Washington D.C” The America job force is suffering from these disturbing facts. We as a nation have 120,000,000 job and we cannot even fill half of them because of our education system. The biggest culprit to this very sad situation is...
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