Category: Issues in Schools
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Trimester Schedules – Consider Competency Based Promotion (CBP) in a Year-Round School System
CBP in a year-round school system with trimesters would solve so many issues! Schools should not close for the summer. We are no longer an agrarian society where farmers need children’s summer help with planting and harvesting crops and managing livestock. Our school buildings are equipped with air conditioning. Working parents must find and pay…
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ADULTHOOD CONSEQUENCES FROM OUR FAILING SCHOOLS
by Merry Sillitoe Results from The Survey of Adult Skills from 31 countries and economies reveal how the American adult participants are continuously earning lower scores in key skills. Our scores are also dropping at the higher achieving end of the spectrum. These results provide a comprehensive overview of adults’ skills that are fundamental for…
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Our Kids Need Knowledge in Civics & History
Our national test scores are down in every subject. But our children’s lack of understanding in Civics and History make it even worse. We need Competency-Based Learning and Promotion in every subject.
Merry Sillitoe: Author, Education Reform 