tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post3923760196287924126..comments2024-03-27T11:28:13.401-06:00Comments on Education Matters: Businesses give DCSB vote of no confidence.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-71601475088977802702011-02-25T17:44:41.221-07:002011-02-25T17:44:41.221-07:00In addition to things mentioned in the above comme...In addition to things mentioned in the above comments, I suggest these schools be turned into Charter Schools, let those Execs take a leave of absense or whatever will get them into the CLASSROOM with an experienced teacher, so they can participate in the day to day teaching and learning process. Let these leaders SHOW and EXPLAIN what will be expected of the students in the real world, while acting as living examples of why one needs to have a broad education. Let them also be open to learning from the students.<br /><br />IF, the above participatory spirit of Jacksonville's business leaders is added to the classroom, then a fuller understanding of local education, with its many challenges, opens the door for city-wide enlightened understanding of where education is in Jacksonville and where it needs to be. <br /><br />Whatever faults exist in students, teachers, administrators, the school board, and the business community's lack of involvement, although real, it's doubtful any individual goes into education with the express goal of making it as bad as possible. Therefore, all these groups must find how best to work together. Yes, changes would take place; changes on the fly, probably. That's what I've found happens in the workplace and has its place in education, especially under the circumstances that currently exist at these schools.<br /><br />This city needs better education, better entry into the job field, better career options in a down economy, better pay, vibrant growth, and a city-wide can-do positive feeling about itself through personal independence. Now, how do we convince everyone to stop complaining, so we can move forward toward the light of true enlightenment?Wyman Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246828004909260940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-52291778031329851132011-02-25T11:05:24.510-07:002011-02-25T11:05:24.510-07:00Only, no not by a long shot but the first step tow...Only, no not by a long shot but the first step towards fixing the problem is recognizing there is a problem. We have done so many kids a disservice throughout the years maybe we are now starting to get what the real problem has been.<br /><br />I can't disagree with one thing you wrote and you are right replacing one board that doesn't know what it is doing with another is folly. However it is worse to keep doing what we are.<br /><br />Hey I am looking for contributors, I would love that the blog be a communtiy blog where many who are concerned with public education could write about their thoughts and idea.ChrisGuerrierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200461704984560238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-85948343145583277212011-02-25T10:07:33.946-07:002011-02-25T10:07:33.946-07:00Chris,
I can appreciate that you feel like you we...Chris, <br />I can appreciate that you feel like you were the lone voice of dissent for a while, but I would have thought you would attack this latest attempt by local business leaders to insert themselves into the education conversation as the self-serving nonsense that it is. Why do all of these bigwigs constantly need to reinvent the wheel? Why do they not find and groom real candidates for the school board that reflect their values? There is already a process in place. These guys admit they don't really have a plan for the education of the kids, but they have a plan that increases their power. Imagine that. I need a little less of the reorganizing of administration and a little more boots on the ground. How about "we're authorizing our workers with experience in high needs areas to tutor at these schools while on the clock" or "we're announcing new competitive internships for students of these schools with possibilities for scholarships or tuition reimbursements." Spare me the newly realized chagrin that some schools in Jacksonville are failing. We don't need to add more voices to the chorus of blame and wistful desire for "real change." Run for the school board, become a teacher or adminstrator, volunteer at a school, or facilitate someone else doing any or all of those things. Otherwise all of this is about as useful as me saying that my children are graduating from schools this year, but these business leaders are not doing anything to help them with jobs. Maybe I will start a coalition of parents concerned that businesses are not doing enough to hire recent graduates. These business leaders need to start thinking outside of the box.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com