Do you support Education Reform or the old-school system?
I had the opportunity to ask my opponents, Charlie Gallo and Brendan Crighton, 3 questions in a candidate debate forum hosted by Lynn Happens on Monday July 28, 2014 at Lynn Arts. One of the questions asked - if they are in support of education reform with Innovation Schools. The video clip highlights their answers on public education reform, theirs being strong on the old-school system.
With education reform, we can incorporate cultural and language course options needed in gateway city schools, among choices for art, music, philosophy, science, environmental, trade curriculums, et cetera.
In my summary here is a little about Innovation Schools:
In January 2010, Governor Patrick signed historic education reform legislation that gives all students and families greater access to high-quality schools. The Innovation Schools initiative, a key component of this legislation, provides educators and other stakeholders in all districts across the state with the powerful opportunity to create new "Innovation Schools," in-district and charter-like public schools that will operate with greater autonomy and flexibility with regard to curriculum, staffing, budget, schedule/calendar, professional development, and district policies. These public schools will be able to implement innovative strategies to improve student achievement while keeping school funding within districts. There are 47+ approved Innovation Schools across the commonwealth. ~ A statement from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education
In January 2010, Governor Patrick signed historic education reform legislation that gives all students and families greater access to high-quality schools. The Innovation Schools initiative, a key component of this legislation, provides educators and other stakeholders in all districts across the state with the powerful opportunity to create new "Innovation Schools," in-district and charter-like public schools that will operate with greater autonomy and flexibility with regard to curriculum, staffing, budget, schedule/calendar, professional development, and district policies. These public schools will be able to implement innovative strategies to improve student achievement while keeping school funding within districts. There are 47+ approved Innovation Schools across the commonwealth. ~ A statement from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education
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