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Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) is an international professional organization for educators that, in collaboration with Gallup, has been conducting polls on the public's attitudes toward the public schools since 1969. The following was one of the questions on the most recent poll conducted June "Most teachers in the nation now belong to unions or associations that bargain over salaries, working conditions, and the like. Has unionization, in your opinion, helped, hurt, or made no difference in the quality of public school education in the United States?" The respondents' answers broken down by partv affiliation is chnwn holow: Round your probabilities to 4 decimal places, as needed. Calculate P(Republican) Calculate P(Republican|Helped) Using your answers above, are believing that unionization helped the quality of public school education in the United States independent or dependent of being Republican? Being Republican and believing that unionization helped the quality of public school education are ... DEPENDENT, since 'P(Republican) ne P(Republican|Helped): INDEPENDENI since ' P ( Republican) ne P ( Republican|Helped). INDEPENDENT since ' P ( Republican ) = P ( Republican Helped ) '. DEPENDENT, since ' P (Republican ) = P ( Republican Helped ) ..

While education is an important issue for voters, the economy dominates the political agenda. People view their local public schools more positively than public schools nationally, though failing grades for national schools are increasing. Teachers remain highly trusted and valued despite negative media stories, and there is support for reforms like charter schools and public school choice while opinions on issues like teacher pay are more divided. Access to technology in schools is seen as important for preparing students for college and careers rather than just saving on costs.

From Service to Social Justice All Group Session

Bonner Foundation

This document outlines a framework for civic engagement and social change. It discusses a continuum from direct service work to capacity building and social justice efforts. Examples are provided of Bonner students' civic experiences in areas like fundraising, voter engagement, community research, policy work, and social action campaigns. Students are encouraged to reflect on where their experience fits within this spectrum. Issues like hunger, education, and immigration are presented for students to explore expanding their work in a collaborative way with multiple organizations focused on creating systemic change.

Interviewing GuidelinesPlease look through these guidelines .docx

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This document provides guidelines for conducting interviews, including tips for beginning, middle, and ending an interview. It suggests starting with general questions to establish context, then asking about the specific topic (civic education), and ending by asking for suggestions. Sample questions are provided on civic education experiences in high school and use of digital media. Interviewers are instructed to create their own questions informed by readings on civic engagement challenges and activities.

48 Kappan October 2014 See moreVisit pdkpoll.org.docx

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48 Kappan October 2014 � See more Visit pdkpoll.org to see a more visual presentation of the 2014 PDK/Gallup poll results and one that you can easily share with others through social media. Bill Bushaw conducted two webinars on the 2014 PDK/Gallup poll results. Watch them at pdkpoll.org. � Support the PDK/Gallup poll The PDK/Gallup poll has become one of the most respected polls about American public opinion on education because it has remained independent. For 46 years, the PDK Foundation has been the sole source of funding for the poll. PDK would like to continue to remain independent as well as to deepen our look at various groups of Americans, especially African-American and Hispanic adults. This will add value to the poll results by allowing us to deliver more insight on American values and preferences. We’re asking for your help in this effort. Donate today to support this independent voice by contributing to the PDK Foundation’s PDK/Gallup Poll fund. pdkpoll.org � Join the conversation We’ll be posting PDK/Gallup poll questions on the PDK Facebook page every day during October. Hop over there, and add your voice to the conversation at Facebook/pdkintl. PDK/Gallup poll in two parts This issue of Kappan carries only the second part of this year’s PDK/Gallup poll. You can read the entire 2014 PDK/Gallup poll by visiting pdkpoll.org. V96 N2 kappanmagazine.org 49 Comments? Like PDK at www. facebook.com/pdkintl Thinkstock/iStock WILLIAM J. BUSHAW is chief executive offi cer of PDK International, Arlington, Va. VALERIE J. CALDERON is senior education research consultant at Gallup, Omaha, Neb. Americans put Americans put Americans put teacher qualityteacher qualityteacher quality Americans put teacher quality Americans put Americans put Americans put teacher quality Americans put teacher quality Americans put teacher quality Americans put Americans put Americans put teacher quality Americans put on center stageon center stageon center stage The 46th Annual PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools • PART II Americans say their blueprint for improving public schools includes better teacher preparation and training. Last month, we reported that Americans were wary and skeptical about public education initiatives that they believe were created or promoted by federal policy makers. A majority said they didn’t support the Common Core State Standards, an initiative that has become controversial in many state capitals. Americans said they like their local schools, want local school boards to have more infl uence than the federal government in deciding what schools should teach, and don’t believe standardized tests help teachers fi gure out what to teach. This month, in the second part of our report from the 46th annual PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools, we see some of the spe- cifi c ways that .

Thesis

Cassady Palmer

This document is an undergraduate honors thesis submitted to the Department of Political Science at Indiana University. It examines the impact of union strength at the state level on public education. The thesis begins with an introduction outlining the importance of education in a democracy and noting differences in student outcomes between states. It then reviews literature on the relationship between unions, elections, and education policies/outcomes. The thesis presents hypotheses about how strong unions may positively impact education through elections, policies, and academic measures. The methodology section outlines the quantitative analysis that will be used comparing union strength and education metrics in all 50 states. Tables of results and conclusions are to follow in subsequent sections. In under 3 sentences, this document provides an overview and introduction to an undergraduate

College- and career-ready graduates

Center for Public Education

The document summarizes public opinion polls on education standards, testing, and career readiness. It finds that while the public supports college and career readiness, views are mixed on common standards (like Common Core) and standardized testing. Support for Common Core has declined significantly in recent years. However, the idea of common standards across states remains popular when not associated with Common Core. The polls also show strong agreement on the importance of critical thinking skills and real-world learning to prepare students for their futures.

The school choice journey: Parents experiencing more than improved test scores

FLE Liberdade de Educação

Report Card on American Education: Ranking State K-12 Performance, Progress, ...

ALEC

The 17th edition of the Report Card on American Education contains a comprehensive overview of educational achievement levels (performance and gains for low-income students) for the 50 states and the District of Columbia (see full report for complete methodology). The Report Card details what education policies states currently have in place and provides a roadmap for legislators to follow to bring about educational excellence in their state. Focusing on the reforms recently enacted in Indiana, and with a foreword by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, this Report Card on American Education examines the experiences other states can learn from the struggles and triumphs in Indiana. For more information, please visit www.alec.org.

Beyond the Journal • Young Children on the Web • January 2005 1 arly care and education is a hot policy issue. From the U.S. Capitol to state houses and city halls across the nation, policy makers are debating issues with important implications for young children’s early development and learning. In 2005 alone federal policy makers are expected to reauthorize special education, welfare reform, and Head Start legislation. Meanwhile, state legislators in Florida and Massachusetts, for example, have recently passed laws to expand preschool programs and improve the quality of early childhood services. Overall, enrollment in state preschool programs continues to rise nationwide, but access varies from state to state (Barnett et al. 2003). In addition to new federal, state, and local initiatives, research projects evaluating the impact of public policies on children’s early development and learning are burgeoning. We are learning more and more about the benefits of high-quality early care and education for children. A new evaluation of state- funded prekindergarten in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for instance, found that four-year- olds enrolled in the program improved their cognitive and language skills, and the results were most marked for minority and disadvantaged participants (Gormley et al. 2004). Now we have almost four decades of longitudinal data on early intervention participants. High/Scope researchers have recently released findings showing that adults at age 40 who had participated in the Perry Preschool program had higher earnings, were more likely to hold a job, had committed fewer crimes, and were more likely to have graduated from high school than those who did not participate (Schweinhart et al. In press). In sum, early care and education is high on both policy and research agendas in the United States. Early care and education policy leaders Stakeholders involved in the early care and education field range broadly and now include a diversity of groups: governments, universities, advocates, professional associations, nonprofit organizations, and unions, among others. In the past many early childhood professionals worked on policy issues as one E Elizabeth Rigby and Michelle J. Neuman are doctoral candidates in politics and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, where they hold Graduate Research Fellowships at the National Center for Children and Families. Illustrations © Melanie Hope Greenberg. Making a Difference Leadership In Early Care and Education Policy Elizabeth Rigby and Michelle J. Neuman Beyond the Journal • Young Children on the Web • January 2005 Beyond the Journal • Young Children on the Web • January 2005 2 piece of their professional work, whereas today the scope and complexity of the field make it possible to devote one’s career fully to early care and education policy leadership. Among many young professionals there is a strong interest in taking on leadership roles in early care ...

Week 4 Discussion 2 Parent SupportSome parents may not know how .docx

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The document discusses business responsibilities toward consumers, including product safety, quality, and regulation. It notes that businesses have a responsibility to prioritize safety, monitor manufacturing processes, and promptly address safety issues. Government regulation aims to protect consumers but can restrict freedom; regulation is not always effective while public pressure and lawsuits can motivate safety efforts. The responsibilities of businesses go beyond legal compliance to include ensuring safety, quality, and providing transparency about products.

Expect More Arizona 2010 Voter Poll Results

ExpectMore Arizona

Columbia group brochure final

Analisa Sorrells

The document is a report from seven nonprofit organizations called the Columbia Group that work to improve education in Southern states. It finds that while education in the South has improved, inequities remain between more affluent and disadvantaged students. It calls on Southern states to make more progress at a faster pace to address these gaps and prepare all students for college and careers. The report recommends states focus on improving teacher quality, providing more support to students, strengthening transitions to college and careers, and ensuring equitable school funding.

Dr. B.C. DeSpain, National Forum Journals, www.nationalforum.com

William Kritsonis

Respond to at least two colleagues by offering critiques of their .docx

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Respond to at least two colleagues by offering critiques of their analyses. Identify strengths in their analyses and strategies for presenting evaluation results to others. Identify ways your colleagues might improve their presentations. Identify potential needs or questions of the audience that they may not have considered. Provide an additional strategy for overcoming the obstacles or challenges in communicating the content of the evaluation reports. Student #1 (Janis): The evaluation report I selected, the school success program: Improving maltreated children’s academic and school-related outcomes. I would present the results of the evaluation on maltreated children academic and school-related by first giving writing materials with data showing the percentage of academic of maltreated children. Present historical information on known facts of children of maltreatment struggling to being successful in school. They need to know what types of maltreatment children are experiencing: physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Children who experience different abuse have low school performance, mental health problems, use drugs, and staying in trouble in school. They are more likely to drop out of school, growing up being in and out of Jail. They are more likely to be held back a grade. They enter in school behind their peers. One sign of a children being maltreated is they have higher rate of being absent from school than children who are not maltreated. They are less motivated, engaged in their work, and lack good effective work habits (Mallett, 2012). They need to know that maltreated children have been shown to increase their knowledge when they have a support system. Having help from children in the class room help them to become successful. I would show data where children have benefited from having tutors, mentors, and programs like Big Brother/Big Sister. The supportive program has been shown to improve the children academic. The programs are very effective in improved academic, behavior, and improvements with their parents, teachers, and peers (Mallett, 2012). Some questions that may be asked is: How to help the maltreated children focused on setting high goals for themselves? Do the maltreated children in the program continue to improve their life once they complete High School? References Mallett, C. A. (2012). The school success program: Improving maltreated children's academic and school-related outcomes. Children & Schools, 34(1), 13–26. Student #2 (Wilma) The evaluation report that I chose was The School Success Program: Improving Maltreated Children's Academic and School-related Outcomes. This evaluation report introduces a School Success program for maltreated children in schools. It introduces interventions for these children that consists of certified teachers and tutors to address their poor academic issues. An analysis of how I would present the results of the evaluation to a group of social work colleagues is t.

Revitalizing K12 Civic Learning in CA

Alyssa Hanou

This document provides a blueprint for revitalizing K-12 civic learning in California schools. It establishes that schools have a civic mission to prepare students for participation in democracy, but that civic learning has been neglected in recent decades. The document recommends system-wide changes to improve civic learning, such as revising history-social science standards, integrating civic assessments, improving teacher training, developing a sequenced civic curriculum, and providing incentives for districts to fund civic learning. The goal is to ensure all California students receive high-quality civic education to realize the state's civic promise.

Children's movement of fl stakeholder presentation

childrensmovementflorida

A survey of 1000 Florida voters found strong support for prioritizing early childhood education, development, and healthcare. 72% said these issues were extremely or very important personally. The same percentage expressed support for the Children's Movement of Florida, which advocates for making children the highest budget priority rather than taxes. 57% would be more likely to vote for legislators who pledged funding for the Movement's programs in mentoring, healthcare, pre-K, and special needs screening. A majority also prioritized early childhood spending over prisons and roads. 31% said they would donate $10 or more to the organization.

Week six community engagement

Carol Loftur-Thun

Improved Student Learning And Strengthened Communities

noblex1

The new Project on Education is a collaborative action research project to examine and make a case for the roles and results of community organizing in reforming schools, improving student achievement, and revitalizing communities. We used collaborative inquiry processes to bring parents, community members, educators and students together to examine and reflect on their efforts and has conducted both local and national studies on parent and community participation in school reform. The audiences for the project include funders and educators, as well as community organizing groups themselves. The project asks what indicates success in education organizing and how is it measured. It also asks what support community organizations need to do the work well. A set of beliefs shapes the direction of this research effort. The data that is collected is meant to make visible and credible the basis of those beliefs to the funding community and to educators. Overall, the project is grounded in the belief that parents and other community members' participation in school reform is critical to change schools and to sustain reform. Another belief is that education organizing contributes to making communities stronger through its dual emphasis on strengthening public institutions and building public leadership. The engagement of parents and community members in school reform requires that the walls between schools and the world outside become more flexible and porous. An assumption is that permeable boundaries ultimately benefit both students and communities. Parents and educators become directly accountable to each other for children's success in school. When schools value what parents bring, teachers can better engage students in their work. Community organizing challenges the traditional separation of school, family and community domains. Another benefit is that community organizing redresses social, economic and political inequities with the goal of supporting the educational achievement of all children. It also serves as a catalyst for reform, reinforcing and sustaining school improvement through active connections between schools and the outside community. Through the processes of community organizing, parents and community members gain skills and power and build networks that strengthen their neighborhoods and their participation in schools. The depth of such reform should be measured, in part, by the extent teachers, administrators, and community leadership work together and sustain dialogue and effective reform activity. In seeking to identify indicators of success of community organizing, this project documents the work of these groups and identifies evidence that their efforts are making a difference. In looking for indicators, we ask what measures of success are credible to what audiences? Source: https://ebookschoice.com/improved-student-learning-and-strengthened-communities/

20100630 Fostering Opportunity and Improving Achievement The Benefits of a Fo...

Vicki Alger

This document discusses expanding educational options for students in foster care. It provides examples of foster care scholarship programs in Arizona and Florida. Arizona enacted Lexie's Law in 2006, which provides vouchers for students currently or formerly in foster care. Florida reformed its education system through initiatives like the A+ Plan, improving student achievement significantly. The document argues a similar program could help California's 73,000 foster youth by improving educational outcomes and encouraging adoptions.

21st Century Learning Presentation November 2015

Jonathan Milner

This document provides examples and templates for teachers to empower student learning through critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity (4Cs). It includes infographics, data quests, and fishbowls that teachers can use to engage students. Infographics allow students to visually explore topics and questions. Data quests involve using data to predict outcomes and analyze demographics. Fishbowls have students autonomously research issues, share opinions, and take action. The templates are designed to develop the 4Cs in any subject area.

Week 1 Assignment Social Support EssaySocial support is an impor.docx

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Week 1 Assignment Social Support Essay Social support is an important concept in schools. Schools are not just charged with academic development, they are charged with aiding emotional and physical development as well. Social support systems aid in this development. As noted in your text (Hjalmarson,Chapter 2), this can be an important aspect of a successful school, such as “Los Pen.” In a two- to five-page paper (not including the title and reference pages), describe the value of social support through addressing the following: · Define the term Social Support and explain what relevant scholarly research states about it. · Describe your personal experiences with social support systems as student and/or teacher. · Discuss significance of social support in a school setting. Be sure to include and reference at least three scholarly sources (not including your textbook) properly cited in APA style. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION *Special thanks to Dr. Patrice Jones for sharing her original guidance in this document. Welcome to EDU617: School, Family & Community Partnership. Each week before beginning your assignments and initial discussion board post, it is highly recommended that you review the Instructor Guidance, which serves to supplement the required and recommended readings, videos, and multimedia webpages for each week of material. The Instructor Guidance begins with a theoretical foundation of the weekly learning outcomes, progresses to authentic examples, and then concludes with guidance for the discussion board prompt and completing the weekly assignment. The Instructor Guidance can be used to support your discussion posts, responses, and other required assignments. Figure 1. Encouragement makes a big difference for all kids. Reprinted from Morguefile, by Pippalou, 2013 http://mrg.bz/MDZTaM. Copyright 2016 by Morguefile. Begin this week by thinking about “how important is parent involvement in the teaching and learning process?” Then, take a look at the Harvard Family Research Project (2014), which has published articles and digests on their Family Involvement Research Digest website that address family involvement across all cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and grade levels. The overall theme of these studies show a correlation between family-school partnerships and positive student achievement. For example, highlights from African-American and Chinese-American Parent Involvement: The Importance of Race, Class, and Culture (Links to an external site.) indicate that, depending on their cultural background, parents had different levels of home-based involvement. It was recommended that teachers leverage these unique cultural differences to build stronger family and community connections. A summary of the research findings from another article point out that parental involvement serves as ...

Engaging Families of Color- Education Issue

Suzeth Dunn

Trends analysis report behr

jenniferbehr

The document discusses three key trends in education: recruiting and retaining great teachers, preparing students for the future, and the biggest problems facing education. It analyzes these trends and their potential impact on PA Cyber, a virtual charter school. The document recommends PA Cyber prioritize recruitment and retention, maintain community engagement, and remain innovative to attract new teachers and students.

Why Do Parents Matter Power Point Presentation by Tonjie Clark

Rev. Tonjie L. Clark Minister of the Gospel/Educ. Prof.

1) The document discusses the importance of parental involvement in education as required by Title I funding. It emphasizes that parental involvement is key to improving student achievement and outcomes. 2) As the Title I parent liaison, Ms. Clark helps ensure that the school meets federal requirements for parental involvement, including developing a parental involvement plan and school-parent compacts. 3) The presentation provides information on strategies to build strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the community to help all students succeed.

Cast Your Ballot for Texas Public Education Now!

Raise Your Hand Texas

Sociology Final Project

Alyssa Rust

This document outlines a research plan to investigate disparities in student achievement in Portland public high schools. The group aims to examine how school demographics like racial composition and socioeconomic class vary between districts. They will analyze data on graduation rates, test scores, class sizes, free lunch eligibility and other factors. Based on literature showing racial gaps in achievement elsewhere, the group hypothesizes that minority students in Portland schools graduate at lower rates than white students. Variables of interest are race as the independent variable and graduation as the dependent variable, accounting for gender and socioeconomic status.

20080827 Demography Is Not Destiny Reform Lessons from Florida on Overcoming ...

Vicki Alger

This document discusses education reform in Florida and California. It finds that despite having similar demographics, with large Hispanic populations and many low-income students, Florida students outperform their California peers on standardized tests. Florida adopted accountability measures and school choice policies in 1999, while California has focused more on accountability. The authors argue that if California is serious about improving outcomes for disadvantaged students, it should reconsider its resistance to school choice policies that allow all parents to select their children's schools.

Education Week Top News August 20, 2014

Gtomko

This document summarizes several education-related news articles. It discusses how the U.S. public school population is projected to become majority-minority for the first time in fall 2014, driven by growth in Latino and Asian populations and declines in the white population. It also summarizes articles about how students' help-seeking behaviors in class can provide insights for improving learning, the launch of a nonprofit to review textbooks aligned to Common Core, the approval of Washington state's first charter school by a new independent authorizing board, and critiques of the increasing complexity of the federal government's NCLB waiver system from its original goals.

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