Wow! What an amazing discussion on MPS. And more research than I've been able to absorb in years. I have a few questions that people might like to answer:
1. If community schools are not working to close the learning gap, how do we build a system that enhances communities where children can walk to school, wait at the bus with their friends, and strengthen neighborhood communication and at the same time close the learning gap? 2. If reading doesn't start until first grade, then how do children who begin reading in preschool or kindergarten get challenged. 3. North Dakota finished higher than Minnesota in it's recent 4th and 8th grade testing in math and science I believe. What can we learn from a neighboring state that might be able to help us? 4. If teacher efficacy is a major problem in impoverished schools, what has been done or is being done to address this? 5. If parent involvement is such a major factor, why do parent's not sign a contract with the school district to meet specific goals? 6. What are the top 3 education studies that can actually address the problems we face with real data and recommended solutions? I have a lot more questions, but that's it for now, I'd love to learn more from all of you experts. Thanks. Russ Peterson Saint Michael _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
