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Leadership Group 6

The Shame of the Nation Part II Jonathan Kozol. Leadership Group 6. Jenifer Arnett Liz Conn Kate Lemon Ann Poole. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZQa71qS-Q&NR=1. Dear Mr. President… …can you help us?. Write an adjective below that describes how the video made you feel….

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Leadership Group 6

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  1. The Shame of the Nation Part II Jonathan Kozol Leadership Group 6 Jenifer Arnett Liz Conn Kate Lemon Ann Poole

  2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZQa71qS-Q&NR=1 Dear Mr. President… …can you help us?

  3. Write an adjective below that describes how the video made you feel…

  4. Poll Question #1 • Why do you think most people, in New York, choose open enrollment for their children? • Test scores • Sports • New buildings/technology • Other • Poll Question #2 • Why do you think most people, in our area, choose open enrollment for their children?

  5. In Their Shoes Go back to your first year of teaching. Describe the building and surroundings. What did you see? How did it make you feel? Groups 1 , 2, & 3: Use the chat box Group 4: Use the microphone

  6. Please join us for the next two to three minutes in rereading pages 162 & 163

  7. What Works? Groups 1, 3, & 4: Type a word or phrase describing a successful school. Group 2: Use the microphone

  8. This is what Education Secretary William Bennett (1985-1988) said as to “What Works”: • The memorization of “historical dates” • “the correct spelling of words” • “moral awareness” and “good character” • Along with 38 other attributes

  9. Poll Question How many of you have a supplemental afterschool program?

  10. Sample Afterschool Program • Your child will do: • Homework First • Tutoring • Reading • Writing • Math • Arts and Crafts • Computer • Test Preparation • Foreign Language • Story Time • Outdoor/Indoor Activities • Free Play • Snacks

  11. Poll Question Do you think more money spent per pupil equals better results for students? Click on the “check” for true Click on the “X” for false

  12. What is your child worth? 1. New York State per pupil: $14,119 Rank: 28th Math, 21st Reading 3. District of Columbia: $12,979 Rank: 51st Math, 51st Reading 6. Massachusetts: $11,267 Rank: 1st Math, 1st Reading 17. Ohio per pupil: $9,260 Rank: 15th Math, 14th Reading 18. West Virginia: $9,005 Rank: 44th Math, 39th Reading 43. Kentucky: $7,118 Rank: 35th Math, 21st Reading 51. Utah: $5,257 Rank: 29th Math, 28th Reading National Assessment of Educational Progress (2005)

  13. *Three small outlier districts are not included. Source: Ohio Department of Education

  14. Poll Question Do you think more money spent per pupil equals better results for students? Click on the “check” for true Click on the “X” for false

  15. In Ohio, more than a decade since a suit was filed to achieve a similar objective, courts have now determined four times that the system of school finance is in violation of the constitution of that state, and still the Governor and legislature have defied these rulings with impunity (p. 254).

  16. Funding of Ohio Schools The formula is: 8% is allocated from Federal funds 46% of the state’s budget is allocated to schools 46% of school funding comes from local tax payers

  17. On average, Ohio school districts spend: • 55.7% on instruction • 19.4% on building operations • 11.7% on administration • 10.2% on pupil support • 3.0% on staff support

  18. …and they know that too much sentimental celebration of the heroism of the past can be exploited as an exemption from the heroism that is needed now (p. 218). Insert your photo here Our next hero…could be you!

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