A good friend of mine, Dr. Thomas Ho, in Florida is asking for more input and dialogue in one arena most averted by politicians these days. Many local and state politicians will say publicly that we need to focus on education, but of course the details are few and far between. Where is the legitimate debate, one that garners specific change? Why is the teaching establishment change adverse, or are they, is it really that some of the changes are for show?
Should we promote full school choice?
Charter Schools?
Allow students to use their own ipads/laptops at school?
Hold teachers accountable for test results?
How do we grade teachers?
Is it even good education to "teach to the test?"
Should sports be publicly funded, or pay as you play?
Redistricting and consolidation for efficiency
Appointed or elected school boards
I'm sure there are more, was just trying to promote civil dialogue ... check out Dr. Ho's blog and original article to join the conversation.
