We Need to Listen to the Kids
Published by Susan Brooks-Young December 1st, 2005 in UncategorizedThe recent online issue of edutopia includes a link to an article in the Cincinnati Post about a survey conducted by the Kentucky Department of Education. Teens at all skill levels were asked what kinds of changes need to be made in high schools. Among their suggestions were: more challenging science and math classes; end of course exams; requirements for foreign language classes; and, smaller schools that can focus on individual student needs. Sound familiar? So…when do we plan to do something?