School Safety
What are three ways schools can physically stay safe
ID Badges, Metal Detectors, locked doors, fencing, police/security officers, cameras etc…
Is the number of banned books increased or decreased in recent years?
Increasing, according to Dimitrije Curcic “During 2022 there were more titles in danger of getting banned than in 2021, 2020, and 2019 combined”
Do standardized tests accurately represent students' knowledge?
No, standardized tests often fail to show a student's true level of knowledge
What are some adaptive/passive school safety measures?
counselors, mental health professionals, safety coordinators, Etc...
What are three reasons books are banned? (subject matter)
sexual content, offensive language, religious viewpoints, LGBTQ+ content, violence, racism, use of illegal substances, political content, etc…
What are some pros and cons of standardized testing? (1 of each)
Pros: (ideally) offers a standardized measurement of knowledge/grading, can help make sure students are on track,
Cons: Standardized tests only show a student's ability to take tests, can be racist, classist, and sexist, not good predictors of future success, and not accurate teacher effectiveness
What are invasive/controversial measures for school safety?
metal detectors, arming teachers, increased/excessive law enforcement or security personnel, random searches, etc...
What are some alternative solutions to book banning?
having students learn separate but still relevant material in separate areas, having people provide an alternate reading when trying to ban a book, etc…
What is a solution or a way to improve standardized testing?
adaptive testing, inspections, performance exams, portfolios etc…