The problem with education
Dr. Howard made the following strong statement at the October 14 forum: "we only educate those kids we care about."
He said that public education is underfunded, but lack of money is not the problem. The problem is lack of mobilization by adults and an abdication by community leaders of responsibility for the children in the community. The goal is proficiency and that children should be educated to lead quality lives, filled with meaning as well as accomplishment. The problem is a fundamental lack of belief by adults in the possibility of a quality education for every child.
He appealed to community leaders to (1) build consensus on the mission (proficiency and strong character for every child, (2) Build belief that it can be accomplished and (3) use data analysis to drive change.
He said that public education is underfunded, but lack of money is not the problem. The problem is lack of mobilization by adults and an abdication by community leaders of responsibility for the children in the community. The goal is proficiency and that children should be educated to lead quality lives, filled with meaning as well as accomplishment. The problem is a fundamental lack of belief by adults in the possibility of a quality education for every child.
He appealed to community leaders to (1) build consensus on the mission (proficiency and strong character for every child, (2) Build belief that it can be accomplished and (3) use data analysis to drive change.
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