In what ways should we hold our public school accountable for our children's education?
156356
Your desire to become a teacher is a difficult career choice in todays world. Sadly there is not much one can do to hold a public school accountable. With our countrys laws the way they are. It is next to impossible to keep order in a class , to exert authority and control and God forbid if you mention disipline. with our teachers hands tied how can any one expect them to teach and train our countrys children. Do you want to be held accountable over that which you have no control???  If you truly desire to make a difference in a childs life go private . The best to you in your career. PS. please forgive my spelling I could not read or write when I graduated from Cotulla High School in Cotulla Texas class of 1990. I was one of the undisiplined kids who did not want to be there . even then there was not much they could do about it. It is worse today. I pulled my kids out of public and went private .They have a awesome teacher who has taught them to read and write way beyond thier class years. Me I can read and write english now , for my wife refused to give up on me. Oh yes the teacher above should have let my wife teach him to read and spell.That might be another problem with our kids.
396468
Depends on the class. If it is political science or US History, then study and debate. If it's math or science, then report him/her to the principal and/or school board.
771603
What you can do about the problem is be politically active and vote.  But, as a teacher I hope you don't convey your negativity on to your students.  Don't send them out in to the world angry at the US and the government.  And you better believe candidates are checked.  No political party will put thousands to millions behind a candidate without knowing their past.  Rich daddy's backing their kids....you would too.
440459
i think that is only being responsible as a parent.  i don't see where there is any problem. if the school has a problem with this i would ask them why and what guidelines if any they have for this situation.first and foremost the wishes of the child and parent should come first.
1123930
You can have the school board check a portfolio of their work at the end of the year. It will help ensure that they not only are educated up to par, but that theyre completing enough work to stay competitive.\n\nHaving them put together this portfolio throughout the year will give them a sense of responsibility, since if the school decides they didnt do enough, or good quality work they will not give them their stamp of approval. Which is about like failing a grade. Although in home schooling thats impossible because as long as your child can learn you can finish three times as much work in one year as a public school would.\n\nI home schooled off and on throughout my school age. I finished high school in two years, and educated myself from text books and the library. I did it myself and passed with flying colors at 16. I dont believe there is anything better for a childs education than homeschooling, so long as they get enough time with other children and in the real world.
918949
Talk with the principal immediately. It is completely ridiculous that your child should be left to suffer for the sake of the lowest common denominator. Fight on behalf of your child.
979960
This is not an ordinary case...... you can sue this administrator if you think it is necessary... but i think the best solution is to transfer to another school...... be careful......they hold the "power"......call the attention of the principal or the parents-teachers-association.... as soon as possible before its too late.... take action!!!!
75689
If you have spoken to the principal and a representative at the central office I would next go to a school board meeting and sign up to be on the agenda. Most school board meetings are public and have a sort of open mike portion where parents and other community members can be heard. If that doesn't work I would call the State Department of Education and find out who investigates unprofessional practice in schools. In my state it is an independent commission called the professional practices commission and a link to it is required by law to be on the front page of the State Department of Education Web Site. Good luck. The other advice you have been given is pretty good too. Another important resource is the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. They will take you very seriously.
546372
1.Compulsory n nomial fee/free education\n2.create awareness amoung the parents not only in t city side ,also amoung the villages\n3.renouncing the value of education to both parents n students\n4.awareness programs-- both on TV n journals ...if possible in a public gueeset\n5.to reveal the diff. b/w the educated n uneducated in terms of technology\n6.to make every one realise the correlation hiding behind///  b/w education n money earning\n7.Tradeworth values of education in primary\n8.future economial variations wit the past status must be revealed on...\n9.Frequent investigation by t govt our their child labour policies\n10.enhance n act wit  a society workin for it.
662804
Your administration should provide you with standards, I would think?  Or ask another teacher for examples?
39263
well you could write the School Board in the district of the schools you are targeting. then if they approve, send out fliers to the schools' Principal and get them posted in the teachers' lounges at their schools.
1130579
tell the children that they have to bring their exam papers signed by the parents from home. also you can have pta meetings twice a month. also encourage a suggessition box.\n\n2)tell the parent that what you are teaching is relevant to the syllabus and it will be helpful in the long run. explain to them that it may seem unnecessary now but it is vital to the lesson.
600390
Tell them it's not a democracy, have them do a project to find out what is the name of the form of government school systems are based on (dictatorship), and find other examples "in real life" where the democracy does not play a part.  (In the U.S.) (Primarily the work force, schools, military, etc...)\nMake sure they know they will be graded on their efforts, and there are correct and incorrect answers.\n\nIf they complain about the extra work or that it is not the subject of the class, just mention that they brought it up so since they think it's a democracy you have to rule with the majority until proven otherwise.  Give them a due date immediately that cannot be changed.
437541
Makes sure the curriculum is up to snuff with state standards.  There's an enormously important movement happening, especially with the No Child Left Behind Act, to make sure schools are doing what they're supposed to be doing.  QC ensures that schools are held accountable for doing right, or not.
455185
Agreed. You know we are what we are. Our leaders are who they are. So we bite the bullet and we dig in and work with what we have. Complaining never got a thing done. \n\nSo what can I do? Well I can keep teaching the kids in school in hopes of educating them as our future. Keep volunteering when we run into disasters. Pull the community together and help make people become aware of what the truth is, not just the perceptions. \n\nExcellent question!
985983
Students want to know "what's in it for them" if they vote for you.  Whether people acknowledge it or not, people want to know whats in it for them.\n\nBut, don't make empty promises.  Instead tell them you will always present the students needs and be a voice for them back to the school adminitrators.\n\nBe "the voice of the students!"\n\n.
857900
take your kids to an inner city slum or bad area. let them feel how one can end up. if they do not work hard in school to get a good education so they can get a good job and make a nice life for themselves. teach your kids  self reliance. The child has to realize himself that  he needs to get the good grade for himself and not for the parents or teacher. this teaching of self reliance also needs to be applied to all areas of his life. doing chores around the house. never tell him/her you are too small to help cook or do the dishes because he would only get in the way. \nnever invalidate. or treat the child like a child. treat the child as a human being with respect. you get the benefit of not being a slave to your child and when he /she is 18 , they will be ready and able to leave the house. do not tell your kids what to do. but show them how to do it. and they will never rebel. good luck