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Who is the secretary of Education in New Mexico?
Hanna Skandera
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What does NM's approach include?
Benchmarks, Assigned Curriculum, and Imposition.
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What solutions could turn NM's school reform in a different direction?
Ensure that teachers have a mastery of the subject they plan to teach, needs to focus on alignment between schools of education’s course requirements and state curriculum, Seek teaching alternatives.
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Where does NM rank?
50th
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What bill was passed that held back students who were not proficient?
Bill to retain 3rd grade students
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Where is reform heading today?
NOWHERE!
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What is a benchmark?
a learning standard that each teacher needs to meet.
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What is one alternative to our current reform?
Academy for the love of learning approach.
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What grade are students expected to be proficient in reading?
3rd
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What is autonomy?
Autonomy refers to the right or condition of self-government, esp. in a particular sphere.
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What system is Skandera planning to implement?
A-F Grading System
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Where does NM rank in education?
dead last!
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What will become stronger as a result of learning alternatives?
student teacher connections/revitalize love for learning
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What percent of 4th graders are proficient in reading?
20%
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What are three benefits of the Academy for the love of learning?
vitality, curiosity, and creativity
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How does the A-F Grading System work?
Rewards schools who are doing well and reprimands ones that are failing.
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How are children doing on their standardized testing?
majority are failing which means less retention.
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What does the Academy of learning focus on imposition or support?
support
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What percent of 4th graders are proficient in math?
19%
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What is Seth Biderman's persepective?
That NM's school reform needs autonomy.
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Will Skandera's plan for school reform work?
NO!
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What grades take standardized tests?
3rd-8th graders
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How can we ensure that teachers have a mastery of what they plan to teach?
Focus on better alignment between schools of education’s course requirements and state curriculum.
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What percent of 4th graders are below average in reading?
76%
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What group is the best of all?
School Reform in NM!!!