...their education. Cutting things like smaller student to teacher ratios, full day kindergarten, and alternative programs for at risk high school students can only lead to 1st graders that are under prepared, overworked teachers, and lower high school graduate percentages for the state of New Jersey. Senator Donald Norcross, in the essay I urge you to consider an alternative sources for generating tax dollars in order to create a more equalized school district for Camden, New Jersey and avoid these cuts. An Equitable and Adequate Tax System. While there is no universal definition of what equitable school funding should look like, equity is a based on fairness. This does not necessary mean that fairness does require total equal per pupil expenditures. For example, we (New Jersey) provide more funding for school districts with greater needs. Equity at the school district level can be broken down by the following three criteria. First, every school district within a state should be guaranteed an adequate base line level of funding, enough so that it may run an efficient school system and provide a basic education to all of its students. This base line level of funding must be based on the actual expenses of schools currently meeting or exceeding state set standards. Second, the base line funding level should be adjusted for students with special needs, with disabilities, with limited English proficiency and by...
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...Candacy Taylor Concerns of Equity within the School System AC 230 November 5, 2010 WHAT IS THE ISSUE ABOUT? This issue is about children within the school system being blamed for low grades and failing classes. The issues don’t only rely on the child, but the school also. Many teachers blame a children parent, their home lives, their communities, and even their genetics as a cause or the students themselves saying something must be internally wrong with them. Rather, what might be the issue is the school itself. Maybe it’s the beliefs, practices, procedures, and policies of a particular school that causes a child not to do well within the school system. There are many curriculum’s in a school that may affect a child in a positive or negative way. In schools all of them have the basic curriculum’s such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer, History, and Gym. Other schools may have more or less depending on what’s the specialty of the school. Either way, there should be equity within all schools no matter what they are focusing on. ENGLISH/SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY In all of theses subjects within schools teachers need to be told again that each child is different, so there many need to be unique books or classroom activities and specific tools, gadgets that all children can use. Each child needs to feel as equally important as every other child feels, so equity wouldn’t be a problem within the school systems. As teachers conduct their English class they should also...
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...Multicultural education is a complex approach to teaching and learning that includes the movement toward equity in schools and classrooms, the transformation of the curriculum, the process of becoming multicultural competent, and the commitment to address societal injustices. What types of schools are offering multicultural education in the classroom? Segregated schools are bad, desegregated schools are good. The reason for this is that segregated schools have unequal opportunity than desegregated schools. Multicultural education is a term that causes conflicts. Teachers shy away from the use of this word because of the misconception it brings. One of the misconceptions that it brings, is that it has been believed to be harmful to the unity...
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...reflection permitted us to share relevant information about our daily profession classroom experience. Engaging in personal dialogues with our team help reinforce curriculum through self-questioning, peer generated inquires in the classroom, and question answered from different points of view. We understand that both reports provide a snapshot of the business financial status at a particular juncture in time. However, interpreting data over a span of time appears daunting. The data on these sheets feature assets, liabilities and equity during a specific time of the year, whether it’s monthly, quarterly, or annually. Assets have monetary value and are usually categorize on the balance sheet. Under normal circumstances, these resources either generate cash or the end users deplete the finish goods. On occasions additional financial backing is needed to invest or expand. Lenders can review balance sheets to determine what the company owes compared to what they own. Bankers can then make informed decisions to determine whether or not the business qualifies for additional funding. The balance sheet helps us understand the health of the company. A liability represents payables to creditors. Some accountants refer to this as claims against the company’s assets. Liabilities and equity mirror each other on the report because both are interdependent. A team member stated that Owner's Equity has a kinship with the company when the owner is a sole proprietor. And if the...
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...education possible to all of the students in the classroom regardless of their race, sexuality, backgrounds and needs. As a second grade teacher in a multicultural classroom teaching second-graders it is important that I offer education to my students about diversity, social justice, and equality. “Diversity, equality, and social justice are the foundation for education that is multicultural” (Johnson, Musial, Halle, Gollnick, & Dupuis, 2005). Educating myself, as a teacher must be the first thing that I do, many teachers have limited experience and knowledge about other ethnic and religious groups other than their own. As a teacher of a multicultural classroom for Happy Valley Elementary School, I have 21 students to teach, 7 are white, 5 are Latino, 4 are African American, 3 are Native American and 2 are Asian. This is great because it will allow all of the students to participate with each other and learn from each other. Due to my classroom, have 4 students with special needs and one in a wheelchair I will make activities that accommodate them as well, so that all the children can participate and not one student feeling left out. “Education that is multicultural provides equity in the curriculum, in relationships between teachers and students, in the school climate, in staffing patterns, and in relationships with parents and communities” (Johnson, Musial, Halle, Gollnick, & Dupuis, 2005). Teaching diversity in the classroom will allow the students to learn to value and respect...
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...belief of pride, freedom, value, ideas that formed America. One of the most unique aspects of the United States is the diversity of its people. On the Statue of Liberty is engraved “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free,” America has upheld through the mixture of people of different races, religions, and creeds. According to James Banks’s Introduction to Multicultural Education (Boston, 1999) shares that multicultural education consist of: equity pedagogy, empowerment, knowledge construction, content integration, and prejudice reduction. Equity pedagogy involves teachers modifying their teaching to facilitate the academic achievement of culturally diverse students (Tummala-Narra, P. 2009). There is an approach to teaching and learning that is based on conscious building, respect, and fostering cultural pluralism within racial societies. So why is the United States and most importantly the teachers in the classroom at odds with the idea of a multi-cultural and classroom? America, is the “melting pot”of the world. It has been stated that by the year 2025 the public schools will be predominately influx with minorities (Santrock, 2004). There are many reasons why multiculturaism shoud be taught in schools. Multi-cultural education is beneficial to our schools because it reduces fear, ignorance, and other feelings that some students deal with in the...
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...These are all components that further enhance the whole-child rather than just a simple person who can recite basic facts. This requires educators to consider the students’ diversity as assets. Also, in order to help educators understand and capitalize on students’ cultures and abilities, it would be beneficial to bring in an equity program, such as the Pacific Education Group’s “Beyond Diversity” professional development series. Professional development regarding cultural competence and culturally relevant and responsive teaching will only help to transform mindsets and better direct our understanding of the populations we serve. As discussion boards touched on in Emporia State University’s Multicultural Education master’s class, ED825, “if we do not analyze our own predispositions and approaches to diverse students, we are working blindly.” Advanced Psychology, EA773, discussed Anita and Wayne Hoy’s suggestion of assessing and addressing a school’s climate and culture. If these are askew, we cannot get to the heart of what needs to be changed regarding instruction...
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...self-esteem” (Sadker & Sadker, 1994). Research studies shed light on significant decreases in girls’ achievement rates in math and science as early as middle school that continues to decrease into high school. Although the achievement gap in math has declined in recent years (AAUW, 1999), girls consistently score lower on the SAT and ACT than boys do, and the gap does not narrow in college. Researchers struggling to identify the origins of gender differences have examined a range of theories, including biological, environmental, cultural, and cognitive developmental approaches to gender differences. What is Gender Equity? Gender equity implies being treated equally fair for both male and female. Gender refers to the social roles of men and women, and boys and girls, as well as the relationships among them, in a given society at a specific time and place. Gender equity is still a major point of discussion in modern-day education circles, although, Title IX, a groundbreaking statute intended to end sex discrimination in education, became the law of the land on June 23, 1972. While most famous for its requirement that schools provide girls with equal athletic opportunities, the law...
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...that were at too high a cost. BYOD programs in school often raise the concern for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. A characteristic of ensuring learning is socially equitable is to allow all students equal opportunities to learning (Adams 2012). If families are required to purchase devices for students, it is expected that there will be a number of students with devices that have limited capabilities as a result of limited expenses (LaMaster & Stager 2012). This results in students from higher socio-economic backgrounds that are able to purchase and use devices with more capabilities and access in the classroom having an unfair advantage in their learning. Some schools are reacting to this issue by providing more affordable devices as an alternative through a rental program, or also providing a school set of devices that students can use in the classroom (Foo 2013). This strategy is effective to an extent, although if the majority of students will need assistance in finding access to a device, the school may not be able to provide to the high demand. Island Public School has considered this issue, but will not have the funding required to provide alternative device...
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...CORPORATE E-LEARNING: EXPLORING A NEW FRONTIER Trace A. Urdan Cornelia C. Weggen turdan@wrhambrecht.com cweggen@wrhambrecht.com 415.551.8600 “In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.” Eric Hoffer, in Vanguard Management, 1989 2 March 2000 Equity Research TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................1 Education in the 21 Century – Creating a Learning Economy.......................................................................2 Why e-Learning?...........................................................................................................................................3 The Solution – Bring Learning to People .......................................................................................................6 Definitions – e-Learning versus Online Learning ............................................................................................8 Key Trends – The End of Learning as We Know It ........................................................................................10 The Corporate e-Learning Market – The Pie is Big ......................................................................................13 Market Segmentation – Claiming a Stake on the New Frontier ................................
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...Supportive schools require educators and administrators to be data-centered. Equity issues often stem from our preconceived, systemically influenced belief systems. An alterative to making decisions based on our gut feelings, educators should focus on utilizing well-designed, objective measurement tools. Test data should be used regularly to make instructional decisions. ED887, Authentic Assessments course at Emporia State University, discussed using a variety of assessment methods, both formative and summative, to alter instruction in order to meet the needs of our students. Assessment practices should be encouraged and evaluated during regularly scheduled professional development sessions. Assessment data should be looked at collaboratively...
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...I observed Mrs. Holland”s 7th grade social studies class at Helen Tyson Middle School on Thursday October 29, 2015. The classroom had a great climate and was decorated with educational material. He had the desks set up in well, they were in organized rows but the front row was much too close to the front. They caused a problem when Mr. Holland was trying to talk to them and write on the board at the same time. Even though the desk set up was a little off, the dynamics in the classroom seemed great. He connected well with each student and was interested in what they had to say. He was a very fast paced and demanding teacher. He had the students do jumping jacks in the middle of class, toss a ball around when asking questions, and would randomly...
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...Leaders Moves & Behaviors | Evidence | Vision and Values | In what ways do you see members of the leadership team communicating a strategic vision and a set of actionable values for the school? Please reference Bambrick’s “Leverage Leadership” DVD, Section 5, Student Culture Rubric 4A. | Infinity: The use of the culture rubric to identify how staff is performing. This rubric is normed by leadership team and then given to staff members in order to improve their practice. Hallways have signs reminding scholars of hallway behavior and why it is important to success. Leaders are visible in the hallways and interact with scholars when they do not comply.Laureate: Clear routines and procedures are in place and are the same across every classroom. School leader leads breakfast and lunch—sending the message that these routines and procedures are important enough for him to be involved. | What are the expectation messages about students? Do the adults in the school appear to understand and share the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels? If so, what is the leader doing to feed and nourish that belief? If not, what is the leader doing to examine or change that belief? Please reference Bambrick’s “Leverage Leadership” DVD, Section 5, Student Culture Rubric 4A. | Infinity: it is messaged through out the school that college preparation is the key. There are motivational signs through out the building that encourage working hard in order to get smart to...
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...least 1 of your classmate's posts. As the student population in American schools becomes increasingly diverse, educators must respond with school reform efforts that meet the needs of all students. They must develop culturally sensitive curricula that integrate multicultural viewpoints and histories, apply instructional strategies that encourage all students to achieve, and review school and district policies related to educational equity. Teacher education programs in particular are responsible for preparing future teachers to promote meaningful, engaged learning for all students, regardless of their race, gender, ethnic heritage, or cultural background. Multiculturalism and diversity in classrooms has also been increasing at the same rate as immigration. As interdependence among nations is limiting cultural barriers, the movement between countries is also becoming more fluid. Competition for talented global workers is increasing the demand of immigrants to migrate with their families. This mass migration is becoming the reason of large classrooms with children from all different backgrounds. It is interesting to see the change in the way large companies work today as well. Many companies are noticing the importance of cross cultural training, as it is becoming an integral part of employee training to better equip them with skills that will help in building successful business relationships. Now the bigger question is why wait till a child reaches that level to make them globally...
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...other in the transition to a blended learning environment. Provide opportunities for staff to visit each other’s classrooms and collaborate. Allow teachers and students the freedom to fail and learn from mistakes. Engage student experts to support each other and their teachers in learning new technologies. “We had students present on technology tools to teachers during one of our professional development days,” Moore said. A student introduced her to Google Keep, which has become one of the apps she uses most. Encourage students and teachers to take charge of their learning. Providing control over “time, place, path and/or pace” comes with responsibility. For example, a student might have access to digital content during the high school pep rally, but is that the best time and place to retain the information? Teachers may need additional training in using rotation models or creating digital content. “They need to model extending learning beyond the classroom,” said Moore. Take the first step. As Moore put it, “We have had several reluctant teachers who, after implementing their first blended learning lesson, wondered why they hadn’t tried the approach sooner.” Moore cautioned against waiting for the ideal time to launch a blended learning initiative. “We will never have all of the devices, all of the access points, the perfect content, the perfect classroom setting,...
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