With the Democrats gathered in Denver, there has been a call from educators to seek changes, too.
The likes of Rev. Al Sharpton (Education Equality Project), Michelle Rhee (Chancellor, D.C. Public Schools), Delia Pompa (National Council of La Raza), and John Merrow ( PSB) have some requests….
Such as accountability:
Improved accountability measures. In order to close the achievement gap, we must set high standards and demand accountability from not just teachers, but also students and parents, principals, education schools and researchers, and policymakers.
And, extended school days:
Extended school days and school years. Research has proven that more time in the classroom is essential to helping children who are falling behind to catch up and become proficient. We must make a commitment to providing extended school days and school years for students who need it and parents who choose it.
Actually their list of what they term “reforms” for the "Obama Administration" includes some good points. But much of this, such as extended school days, would cost a pretty penny.
No mention of No Child Left Behind, though....
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