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Implementing Vouchers in DISD. Changing Public Opinion. 2 . Social Problem. Public schools with high minority, low income populations are not performing as well as more affluent, large majority districts. DISD student population is 93.3% minority composed of Hispanics and African-
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Implementing Vouchers in DISD Changing Public Opinion
2. Social Problem • Public schools with high minority, low income populations are not performing as well as more affluent, large majority districts. • DISD student population is 93.3% minority composed of Hispanics and African- Americans.
3. Social Problem (cont) • 64% of DISD population are eligible for reduced or free lunch • DISD has scored less than state average on most standardized tests in reading, writing, math, and science at all grade levels for the last three years.
4. Social Problem (con’t) • Although DISD is a failing school district it is resistant to using government school vouchers. • There is misinformation regarding school vouchers. • Based on results from Milwaukee, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., and San
5. Social Problem (con’t) • Antonio, DISD should implement a pilot program using school vouchers. • Teacher unions/organizations oppose school vouchers, e.g. NEA, Anti-
6. Stakeholders • DISD students; capacities include their youthfulness, impressionable, full of potential. • DISD parents; capacities include their influence on their children. If parents value education, children will value education. • School system; capacities include teachers
7. Stakeholders (con’t) • Who have the knowledge to educate; buildings; money; books. • Dallas community; capacities include organizations and churches which provide tutoring and private schools; citizens not fearful to confront issues; Dallas Morning News keep public abreast of problems/progress
8. Technology Solutions • To change public opinion following are technology based solutions: * Meetup Groups *Educational Website (English & Spanish) *Testimonial Website (from Milwaukee, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., San Antonio