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In reply to the discussion: Update x3: MICHIGAN: HOLY F*CKING SH*T. [View all]a2liberal
(1,524 posts)82. Governor's office response to e-mails on the issue
in case it's useful to anyone so they can pre-counter their BS or whatever
Dear xxxx xxxx,
Thank you for recently contacting the Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder regarding education in the state of Michigan. Governor Snyder appreciates your valuable input and has asked that I respond directly on his behalf.
To address the link between Michigans economy and the quality of Michigans public schools, Governor Snyder sought to address the states Persistently Lowest Achieving schools in his education agenda currently designated as Priority Schools by Michigan Department of Education. These are schools that are persistently low achieving and regularly in the bottom 5% of student achievement. Michigan started ranking schools under the School Improvement Grant three years ago, and then refined it for the state Persistently Lowest Achieving legislation and federal Elementary Secondary Education Act flexibility. For years, the lowest achieving schools have been identified without the tools to do anything about it. The Education Achievement Authority is that tool.
The goal of the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan (EAA) is that all students should have access to a quality education and successfully complete their K-12 educational experience career and be college ready. One of the principal objectives of the EAA is to transform public education from a one-size fits all model.
The EAAs approach to teaching is to institute a system known as student centered learning. In student centered learning, they test each student individually to determine their achievement level in each subject. They then develop a unique education plan for each individual student, working with that student at their individual level. In student centered learning, no longer are students moved on just because they have spent nine months sitting in a chair. They move on when they master a particular subject. Students no longer identify themselves in grades based on their age, but by their achievement level in various subjects.
All EAA direct-run schools use a cutting edge, digital learning platform that allows teachers to provide a personalized learning experience to each student. Each student is empowered to own and navigate her own learning path. The EAA is dedicating both public and private resources to building a new learning platform to give kids who simply have not had a chance an opportunity for a bright future.
Again, thank you for contacting the Governors office. Should you have further questions or comments regarding this or any other state-related matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office if there is anything we can be doing for you.
Sincerely,
xxxx xxxx
Constituent Services Division
Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder
O: 517-335-7858
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Wow! DUers Madflo, Proud2blibinKansas and others in the education field have been warning about this
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#5
These fools don't realize how dangerous the tea party is until it hits home with them
loudsue
Nov 2012
#23
As I watch the destruction of public education I envision a Charles Dicken's
snappyturtle
Nov 2012
#11
"manufacturing boot camps". Please consider turning your post into an OP. Thanks.
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#69
So the lowest 5% will be converted to charter schools, then the next time the lowest 5%
alfredo
Nov 2012
#35
nothing new in that; similar provisions were in Bush's No Child left behind & obama's race to the
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#72
yes, i've been saying that since i got here and long before. but it *is* happening, it *has been*
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#76
yes, they think charters will give them more control, but in fact it will ultimately give them much
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#91
The GOP, destroying America from the ground up. This is happening nationwide. Keep at 'em! Thanks.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#50
It's not the GOP. It's the ruling class, & they're bipartisan. Bush & Obama's education policys
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#70
I can't come up with the words to express how f*&ing wrong this is!!!! I left public school teaching
Dark n Stormy Knight
Nov 2012
#62
Please consider making this a separate OP with an attention-grabbing title. thanks.
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#71
Anyone that could would be leaving that state as property taxes will soar in a corporate
Ikonoklast
Nov 2012
#64
kr. These are boom days for "conspiracy theorists." I hope people will rally against this shit
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#68
that's funny. a press release that doesn't even pretend to deal with the issue which (i assume)
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#84