When I was a child I loved to go to school. I was so excited to learn new things and have new experiences. I find that I love learning even more today in my mid fifties. As a parent of two boys, I was sure to be involved in every aspect of their education as I could. In the classroom, on committees, PTA, my local government and the Chamber of Commerce. These experiences taught me that everyone, students, parents, teachers, business, government and society, is a stakeholder in the success and/or failure of our students. We either benefit from their creativity and strong work ethics or lose because of crime and low productivity. I also found, however, that today's classroom experience pales in comparison to my own. Where I found hope, joy in achievement and strength through competition, so many of today's children don't seem interested in school, see no personal benefit in obtaining a solid education and have very little hope for the future... their future.
I attended school in South Central Los Angeles, at Locke Senior High School. The school where I once held student office, was in Honor Society and a world famous marching band, participated in track and field and more importantly, obtained a well-rounded and substantial education, is now the high school with the lowest academic performance in the Los Angeles Unified School District. This breaks my heart and has spurred me to develop a learning strategy called, "Teaching to Dreams".
Question: What do you think "Teaching To Dreams" means?
Question: What ideas do you have which can move education "outside" its "Ivy Covered Box" and
into the 21st Century?
I look forward to your ideas...please comment. thank you
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