Test are all that matters – US Education Reform

If you can read and comment on this, you have passed many test while at school.  However sadly, there are many students who could not follow this text, comprehend it and or comment on it and we know this because we gave them test and they couldn’t do it.  Lately, the powers that be have used test to hold teachers, schools and districts accountable.

The many test that our students will take throughout life:

  • Applying for jobs and financial assistance
  • enrolling in training programs and schools
  • enrolling your children in school
  • reading, comprehending and following instructions on jobs, at schools and in life general
  • jury instructions and court procedures
  • filing complaints
  • handling everyday business like western union, banking and using the internet
  • being a business owner
  • fighting for student rights public schools

Feel free to comment any other things our children will need to do in life that requires them to efficiently read and write.

 

 

Back to School – What to remember

Going back to school is an exciting time of the year for parents and students.  The most important things to remember is to communicate with the teacher asap.  Do not wait.  The sooner the better.  Most teachers will send home a letter detainling what he or she deems important.

What to ask or share with your childs teacher?

What components will be used to grade my child?

How much homework should we expect?

Are their any educational software that you use and we can access at home?

Contact information? email, phone number, emergency contact

Does school have tutoring program?

What are the field trips this year?

What are the disciplinary procedures?

Share any medical concerns or food alegeries.

Share any important friendship or relationships your child has with other teachers or students.

Please share any thing that I have left out in the comments.