>In response to the question "How do we begin to deal with these systemic
>issues? [In the schools]" Joe DiVincenzo wrote "Get and stayed
>involved....They need to hear all that we want, not just hear part of the
>message. And we are responsible for making that happen."
Joe is absolutely right. In my experience, most school officials default
to the mindset of bureaucrats, i.e., make no waves and avoid controversy.
(I believe the system itself enforces this behavior; the individuals
themselves often would prefer to do more.) Anyway, if the only ones
complaining, writing letters, and showing up at board meetings are the
most limited thinkers, that is what will drive the agenda. Worse still,
if no one shows up or speaks up, decisions will likely be made based on
little data by people conditioned to follow business as usual. Many
teachers and administrators are happy to change and to take risks if they
perceive even a little support in the community.
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