Re: State Board Action on Program Improvement Schools and Dist...

[Le1212@aol.com]

George, thanks for the link.
 
    "It took the state board completely out of the fight  to advocate for the
state resources," Jacobson said. "It  essentially forces these local
agencies to foot the bill for  corrective actions imposed by a federal
program that does not  accurately measure academic progress or take into
consideration  California's unique challenges."
 
I'm surprised that there has not been 'resistance' focused at the State  
Board of Education.  Is it not this body that set the "Proficiency"  standard 
higher than nearly all other states, despite the fact  that California students 
are more culturally, linguistically, and  economically diverse than any other 
state?  This unrealistic  standard has only undermined attempts to improve 
public education.  
 
Is anyone familiar with the SBE "Proficiency" dialogue that resulted in  
California's absurd requirements?  I would love to know the players.   It smacks 
of goal setting for 1999 dotcom companies and 2005 real estate  sales.  Just 
can't wait for the next driving metaphor.
 
Marc Barlow
Seaside




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