This week I read an article about education reforms in the
Jefferson County district in Colorado. With several complaints and even
protests regarding curriculum and teacher pay, many parents and educators are
now trying to recall three conservative school board members. Soon after
the arrival of the board members in 2013, issues rose to the surface of
conversation amongst educators. Private meetings by the three members,
disrespect to Cindy Stevenson the superintendent of the school district,
and a new teacher pay system have all aided in bringing attention toward
education reforms and the possible removal of the three elected officials.
Along with that, this article also discussed the amount of financial support
for the recall supporters and how there are three new candidates running to
replace the three board members mentioned. Those in favor of recall are
challenged with this situation, however they will also hold an important vote
and establish influence on the upcoming decisions to be made.
Analysis- I find this article to be interesting because I think information
regarding education is very important especially because it’s so relevant to my
life currently. I think that the issues expressed
in this article are not only thought-provoking but also quite political, which
appears to shape several actions being made within the school board. I can
relate this topic back in US history to the reform movements in the 19th
century, and those specifically related to education. As many efforts of
improving life and society were being made in the 19th century, so
was the desire to improve education. Horace Mann had a very important influence
on education by pushing for free public schools and improving teacher training.
While both events are different in terms of what people are actually trying to fix,
this comparison reveals how education will continue to be of great importance
throughout the years, as people are constantly striving for ways to improve it.
I think it is great that they are trying to improve the school environment not only for the students but for the teachers as well. It is important to try and keep all members of the school system happy so that the students can be educated succesfully.
ReplyDelete-Victoria Garza