Essay The School

The essay 'Against the school' by John Taylor Gatto draws our attention on to all the cons of attending twelve years of high–school. Gatto has experience in teaching profession for twenty–six years in schools of Manhattan, he shares from his experience that he majored in boredom and could see that everywhere around him. He also points out the initial reason why schools came into existence and what the purpose it fulfils now. He also educates us on the fact that all the great discoverers never attended school and were self–educated.The main idea Gatto addresses in his article are that public schooling is doing the youth an injustice.He implies that the purpose of schooling, now is to turn children into good employes and someone who follows orders.

With this essay Gatto intends to get the proverbial wheels by changing the reader 's mind by presenting them his own view of the educational world.He argues that the public school system crippled children ,he writes on how schooling has made some non–useful changes in the past generation following the others. He touches base with what was the purpose of schooling and what effects it has on students and how they may benefit from schooling and also how it harms them in some way. He shares a great deal about his own experience of teaching and his student's response; he also refers to some articles written on schooling by great authors.

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School For Good And Evil Essay

The School for Good and Evil Was written by Soman Chainani and is a fantasy, this story takes place mostly at the School for Good and Evil but it also takes place in Gavaldon.

The two major characters are Sophie and Agatha, Sophie and Agatha are both best friends and are both 12. Sophie loves princes and dresses however Agatha liked the color black, her cat, and graveyards. Agatha was pale and had jutting bones, while Sophie had waist long hair color spun of gold, her green faded eyes, and her luscious red lips. Some of the other characters are the School Master, Beatrix, and Tedros. The school master is the person who runs both of the schools. Tedros is the one who Sophie has a crush on and thinks is her prince, Beatrix also has a crush on...show more content...

Sophie saw the bird from the evil side come toward her and pick her up. Agatha was carried away by a bird but instead was brought to the school for good. At that very moment, they knew that they had a mix up and where in the wrong school. Both Sophie and Agatha thought they would realize their mistake eventually. However many time passed and they never realizedthe mistake, Sophie even tried to pretend she was Agatha so that she could sneak in but they caught her. All but one person believed she was evil which was Tedros. When Sophie met Tedros, she automatically knew he was her prince. Tedros thought of a variety of plans to get Sophie out of the school for good, he even blushed around her. One day Sophie thought that Tedros liked Beatrix. The first thing Sophie did to try to fix this problem was that she asked Agatha to make a love spell. Agatha refused to do this multiple times but ended up doing it. The nest day she tried to sling shot the potion at Tedros but she missed. Instead of hitting Tedros, she hit Beatrix. Unfortunately, that isn't the worst part for Sophie, the worst past was when he figured out, he was so humiliated, and at that very moment he lost his trust for Get more content

The Importance Of School Culture

As mentioned by Peterson, K. D., & Deal, T. E. (2009) when it comes to school culture there are many hidden or not visible aspects that need to be considered. For example, we need to take in consideration things that will promote or affect commitment, productivity as well as motivation. As Peterson, K. D., & Deal, T. E. (1999) mentioned, "School culture inп¬ ‚uences what people pay attention to (focus), how they identify with the school (commitment), how hard they work (motivation), and the degree to which they achieve their goals (productivity)..." For instance something things that we take for granted such as: manners, way we celebrate others, vision & mission, ways we even greet others and even the tone of voice we use might set the wrong culture. Even though, we are all trying to catch up, we need to take our time to consider what is important and or might affect our school community. Simple things such as greeting others, parents, students and staff member need to be our number one priority, having time to listen to their problems, concerns as well as their ideas will also help us create a positive culture. We need to listen to those unsaid words, hidden messages, we need to focus on what it is important, setting up the best learning/teaching/working opportunities for all community members. As school leaders we need to understand, that our voice tone, facial gestures, comments as well as preoccupation for getting better professional development opportunities, parental involment even the way we motivate others will become the mirror image we see in others. Our school is doing many things to foster our vision and mission which is "All students are getting the best learning opportunities..." As part of this, the school is running before and after school extended learning programs in which some students, those whose reading performance is under grade level, will be invited and motivate to assist. Teachers are having conversations with parents to help them understand the importance of this initiative. Posters, flyers as well as information had been sent home.

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School Organization

School organization

The school organization is the arrangement of the school in a group of people that work together to accomplish group goals. The organization refers to the form of the enterprise or institution and the arrangement of the human and material resources functioning in a manner to achieve the objectives of the enterprise. It represents two or more than two people respectively specializing in functions of each perform, working together towards a common goal as governed by formal rules of behaviour. The administration is concerned with the determination of corporate policy and the overall coordination of production, distribution and finance. The management is referring to the execution of policy within the limits which are ...show more content...

At this point, the students are very innocent and just accept all the knowledge that has been given by the teachers. They did not think critically and just on the surface of the chapter. This organization is very crucial so that the students will not be shocked to learn and they can understand easily. Elementary school–age kids benefit from regularly hearing about persistence. So, teach them different ways to talk about problem solving such as, "I won't quit," and "I can do it," and "It is always the hardest at the first, but it will get easier." Borba also suggest that we need to maintain the families overall attitude by always support each other. That will not just build a positive thinking in the student's mind but also tighten the bond of family relationship. Finally, we can tell the stories either from our own life or we can ask the school librarian to recommend books about the characters who manage to succeed despite the obstacles. The second level is middle school. The middle school is defines as the period in student's life that take place after elementary school and before high school. The school organization takes places in order to shape the students attitude so that they are not easily influenced by any bad things. Students at this period in their lives experience rapid physical, emotion and intellectual growth, matched in scope only by the first three years of life; they are experiencing fast and sometimes confusing changes. Middle

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A Day in School Life

The day begins with a high–pitched yell, "moooooooorninnnnng" from my mother. I wake up tired with a headache as I think I have a cold. I rush to leave the house, my father complains about the lack of urgency in my movement by shouting out the time every five minutes.

There is not enough time to drink my tea; the tea burns my tongue as I gulp it down my throat, leaving a nasty taste. I ran as fast as I can towards my bus stop. Upon arriving I realize that despite the hectic hurry of mornings I am actually early. "I really should tell my parents what time the bus comes so my mornings can be more relaxed," I tell myself.

The large coach's doors slide open to a small...show more content... However, I come to realize that the squabbling penguins are not very interesting so I find somewhere comfortable and detached to sit and my mind wanders off.

The official day starts with a tutor period. My mood is lifted as I make quite a few people laugh.

The first lesson is French. The teacher is absent so I am free to take part in a conversation with my friend concerning the weekend. The teacher next door keeps telling us to keep quiet. For some reason the rest of my fellow students feel the need to shout and keep getting louder after each complaint.

The second period begins. The teacher ignores my enquiries as to whether we will be using the "metro " book this lesson then yells at me for not having written the title in my book, even though she hasn't started the lesson or even written the title on the board. When I point this out to the teacher another student already distracts her. After twenty minutes, the tiredness sets in and hinders my work effort. The headache from that morning begins to throb and my eyes are itchy and bloodshot.

The mountain scenery contrasts against the blockish and uninspiring appearance of the school, as it leaves a light and breezy atmosphere. The sea breeze carries a sense of freshness, which promotes an industrious work ethic. However, during the summer months the stifling heat and humidity

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Mission and Vision Statement Mission Statement: As an educator I will provide for students the opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives to help them accomplish unexpected goals. I will enhance learning to support my students in achieving their highest potential by integrating technology into the curriculum. I will integrate conceptual technology learning techniques that will implement concrete knowledge of technology that will emphasize mastery of understanding. Through committed support from educators, faculty, staff, parents, and the community, I will advance learning to support my students. This will allow students to become confident, creative, motivated, technology–ready students. I will provide leadership to...show more content...

Students are given the opportunity to learn efficiently from educators that are diligently dedicated and knowledgeable of their profession. Incorporating programs that reflects one's mission will ensure learning that is flourishing. 21st Century for example, is an educational organization that provides the required assets for educational opportunities to thrive. 21st Century defines its program through the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007) that advocates readiness for students by providing tools and resources that will readily prepare students to advance in the digital world. This gives the educator the opportunity to include various techniques of learning critical to global awareness. Visions statements guide one to a successful future. A vision is considerably created after a mission statement to determine future goals that are to be achieved. Vision statements complements mission statements, but transcends them as visions describes the future (Abelman, 2009). This takes into account the direction in which one wishes to pursue. Educators create a vision to determine expectations of students and the concepts that teachers want students to render. 21st Century also establishes ways for educators and students to diligently progress in the areas of skillful learning along with information and technology literacy. From the definition of the 21st Century Partnership Skills

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A new school, A new beginning. No acquaintances, No friends, having to restart my life. While suffering with anxiety of what may lie ahead. Enduring fear of being rejected.

As a 9–year old girl, I still had a mindset that still needed friends who could influence me positively. I found it difficult for me to make any new friends or truly be myself around anyone. The need for belonging served as my only objective. Class after class, they all turned into disappointments. Losing hope, I first stepped into his class, realizing everything would change.

As I approached the classroom door, A tall figure with short dark brown hair and eyes as blue as an ocean greeted me. He also had a thin figure with great posture. With a charming smile, laid–back presence like a carefree surfer. He always had a welcoming smile, no matter who approached him or entered his classroom. Whenever he wears suits, he would match a distinctive tie, more unique each time. Showing that he never wanted to be average. Looking at his appearance and his affectionate demeanor, something told me maybe he could be the answers that I needed. His classroom, one of the largest, was filled with a collection of different instruments varying from flutes to drums. I did not know where to begin or what to discover first. As one of my first music teachers/ vocal coaches, with the goal of inspiring young kids to look more into the beauty of music. As time continued to go on, he became that oneperson who never gave up

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School Rules

School rules and regulations are made not to be broken. Rules are made for the safety and better welfare of the students in school. Another is to promote good behavior among students and to maintain the good image of the school. Parents send their children to school in order for them to learn not only academic values, but also moral values. Implementing school rules will help the students mold their character and values expected from them by other people.

There are certain factors why nowadays, students tend not to follow rules disseminated by the school despite of the punishments they will have to face for doing such actions. Some of the reasons are as follows: peer pressure, drugs, poverty, homelessness, low self esteem, lack of...show more content...

Since he/she came from a broken family, he/she cannot get support from his/her family and in that way, to get the attention of his/her parents, he /she tend to do what is wrong just to be noticed by his/her love ones. Students coming from broken families often times become selfish in a way that he/she is just thinking of his/her own happiness and satisfaction.

The family is the very source of love, support and guidance for each individual. It is where the good character of a person is uprooted. Without the support and love coming from every member of the family, the person, particularly the students becomes delinquent or simply lost in their moral values. A student without moral values knows no straight path. He always go on the wrong side of the track just to be noticed.

Media also plays an important role in growing individuals. Most of the students nowadays are exposed to so much in media particularly on local television. Because at a very young age, they are easily being influenced by what they see and what they hear, especially from those whom they idolize and frequently see on screen. Sometimes, through media, they witness negative things that they initiate because it was presented or shown beautifully regardless of being right, or against the rules.

We cannot deny the fact that even though the parents raised their children in ways which they consider as "right," there are still some who lose their direction. It is true that nobody is perfect. So who

School Administration & Supervision

Introduction to School Administration and Supervision Principals play a vital role in setting the direction for successful schools but productive leadership depends heavily on its fit with the social and organizational context in which it is exercised. They (the principals) are the primary catalysts for creating a lasting foundation for learning, for driving school and student performance, and for shaping the long term impact of schools' improvement efforts. You have been appointed as the new principal at your school. You are frustrated by the current environment and feel the need to make some drastic changes. Your superiors expect improvement; the school needs change and you need a plan. How will you motivate and inspire your...show more content...

The principal is the focus keeper, consistently pointing to improved student learning as the central goal of the school. The principal sets the climate of high expectations for student achievement and sees that teams function effectively. You need to ensure that you are trusted among your staff as well as parents and members in the community. Without this trust you will be unable to implement and iota of change within your school climate. When parents and teachers trust you, they believe that what you are saying and are encouraged to endeavour in what changes that may be ahead of them. They see the honesty as a bonding partnership, thereby allowing them to be more comfortable with you as the Principal in all your undertakings. With honesty there is always some form of consideration that you as a Principal will tend to give towards your staff members. Consideration is a trait that refers to "people orientation" or a concern for people, especially a concern for each person. Considerate principals, for example, express interest in their teachers' lives. When teachers see that you as a Principal are not only concerned about covering the school syllabus or ensuring that paperwork is up–to date, they will begin to trust you even more. They will see that human aspect of you begin to play in their lives, therefore when you begin to ask for change it will be met with the minutest opposition. It will come as

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First week of high school Fun, scaring, exciting are the feelings of my first week of school. This is a brand new experience of my life having to leave my friends and teachers in middle school behind. New school, new friends and new teachers are all part of this new school year. This one is different though, it's the first week of high school. Most freshmen like me that enter the school are scared. I think the first week of the school is the easiest since there would not be a lot of homework and what you need to do is to listen to what you need for the class and know other people well in the class. But I am wrong, as soon as you get seated on your assigned seat, new teachers start to introduce themselves and start giving tons...show more content...

I think the pronunciation of Spanish is different from English and I have difficulties of speaking Spanish properly. I also have an AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) class for my elective, AVID is acollege–readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four–year colleges. The AVID system is a district wide and school wide approach featuring: a college–preparatory elective course, rigorous curriculum, trained college tutors, and a site team composed of the AVID Coordinator, subject–area teachers, parents, and tutors. WICR – or writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading– forms the basis of the AVID curriculum. It gives students the skills they need to succeed in college–preparatory classes, like Advanced Placement. I have Algebra 2 for my math class. Algebra is the branch of mathematics concerning the study of the of operations and the things which can be constructed from them including terms, polynomials, equations and structures. Algebra 2 is an extension of Algebra and Geometry and talks about deriving formulas from another. WE didn't do anything in our P.E. class in the first week, since we did not have our P.E. clothes so we had free time. In my biology class, I learned how to define life. An organism must have 7 properties of life to be alive, including cellular organization, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, responsiveness and growth and

School

My school of the future will offer many classes and classrooms for high schoolers. There will be a separate wing for each subject (math, science, social studies, etc.), as organizing a school like that makes for easier navigation and access to classrooms. I drew my school with all of the classrooms on outside walls for one reason: windows! I really love when classrooms have windows because it is something different to look at and in addition they are important for schools to have as the natural light is a drastic difference from the drab, beige–white walls of a school . If windows were not an option in my school, I would not hesitate to substitute skylights in for them. Moreover, to ensure that the students attending my school have the best education, I will have a large library. I personally love the library for two reasons: one because reading is a hobby of mine, and two because it is a quiet place to read, study, or just hang out. Furthermore, two out of the four science classroom will have a lab area to conduct experiments in. There will also be a kitchen in the Family and Consumer Sciences wing to make authentic foods in. A few extra qualities my school will offer that not all schools do are airconditioning and heating, a pool, both an indoor and an outdoor track, a greenhouse, a domed lunchroom/courtyard with glass ceiling, as well as art and music programs, as well as transgender bathrooms. To begin, a pool would be a fun way for students to get in physical

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Personally, "The Sanctuary of School" offers the strongest conflict. Namely, the conflict of Man v. Society, because troubled children like Lynda Barry contend with those who think before and after school programs are unimportant. What appealed to me the most was how the author stresses the importance of art and music programs at school. These programs are sometimes the only way troubled children escape from the emotional turmoil of their home life. It outrages me that such creative programs are cut back when times are tough. While I do think the three R's are important, a student's mentality and overall well–being is essential to the learning process. I also liked how Barry used description in her narrative. Descriptions such as "...silently

As an eight hour school day, filled with laughter and joy as I spent time with my friends, whizzed by, I walked towards my bus. Looking around I could see everything from birds gliding in the wind, their feathers glistening in the sunlight, to spiders in the bushes, working tirelessly to spin their magnificently intricate masterpiece of a web. The trees are starting to change from a vibrant green, to a light yellow, to a deep orange, and finally, to a bloody red. The contrast of all the awe–inspiring colors will always be surreal in my eyes. Every year, I always think to myself the same question, "Why, when such beauty exists, must it go away as quickly as it came?" I soon arrived at my bus, the chipped paint giving it a marvelous antique...show more content...

"There's probably a universe where heads are shaped like rocks too!" Thomas proclaimed, a little smile on the corner of his mouth. I turned to Beth, Obviously know that she was tired of hearing about infinite universes, almost as much as she was tired about hearing what color a bus is, and said, "There are even rocks shaped like Beth's head too!" At that comment she glared at me, not with anger, but mostly with a sense of annoyance, yet there was a hint of humor in there, and I knew I did not take it too far, this time, but there is bound to be other moments of my idiocy that will get a little irritating. As we came up to mine and Thomas's bus stop, I could not help but notice how elegantly the branches from nearby trees had drooped down to create shade for us as we left the bus. It did not stay like that for long, but that was fine, it was a very inviting temperature outside, with a slight breeze that made sure you did not get uncomfortable. From my bus stop, it was about half a mile to my home, but I do not complain about that because there are so many amazingly colored trees along the way, so many beautiful combinations of all different colors, I can never help myself but to just be brimming with awe as I take my, almost, daily trek to my house. As I travel along the side of Get more content

The education system has been a controversial issue among educators. Requirements of school do not let student choose what they want to study for their future. It's a big issue to force student study specific curriculums, which don't help them improve, and what they like to create something. Educators choose a general system for education to all students which based on general knowledge. Intelligent or genius students have to be in that system of education, which doesn't let them improve their creativity. Educators attempt to change that system to make it better, but their changing was not that great to be an example for the world. Also, did that change qualify education system to compete other systems or not? In some examples and...show more content...

Gatto is concern to society that the contemporary schooling system is trying to get rid of students' personality by turning them into obedient students that are easy to have power over (control). Therefore, the system will produce uneducated voters that are easy to be misled by higher powers. In addition, students are not given the freedom of choosing what they want. He is saying that public schools are not the only way to success; also, unschooled people don't mean that they are uneducated. Moreover, Gatto encourages home–school system than public school as option because home–school system has more independence but it's not a solution for the US. I disagree to his solution because he is supporting examples from old generation such as Edison and Ben Franklin; however, our generation is different than before. It needs school environment like sharing our ideas in class and helping each other to solve problems. Therefore, homeschool is not the solution to success. It is a combination of the students' skills, intelligence, and effort that makes up their success.

Graff says that putting students in classes in the contemporary system is wasting and limiting students' potential and creativity (198). Complaining that intellects do not meet the success standard set by schools, Graff proves that schools limit the intellect students can achieve in their academic career (198–199).

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Argumentative Essay: Does School Start Too Early?

Madeline Crouch

English 3

4 August 2015

Does School start too early?

Many students can admit that they have fallen asleep at least once during a class. It is not the student's fault as to why they fall asleep in class, it is the early school start times that causes students to fall asleep on their desks during class. Recent studies have shown that more than half of students get less than eight hours of sleep which is the recommended amount of sleep. School start times contribute to sleep deprivation, car crashes, and lower test results and overall grades. Studies have shown that many students blame their sleep deprivation on the early school start times, they are not wrong. Students are supposed to receive at least 8 hours of sleep each night; however, most teens only average around seven or less hours of sleep as seen in the graph below from (wake up calls)....show more content...

School start times have a great effect on student sleep deprivation because the early times throw off the student's circadian clock also known as the internal body rhythm. The circadian clock secretes a hormone called melatonin that helps teens sleep (Ornes). Melatonin is active until approximately 8:30am where as many school start earlier than that at around 7:15am.

School start times not only impact a student's sleep cycle, but they also impact the number of early morning car accidents. Students who are sleep deprived that drive to school face a huge risk of getting into a car crash that early in the morning. Studies show that "when high schools in Fayette County, Kentucky, changed their start times from 7:30a.m. to 8:30a.m., teen car crash rates dropped by more than sixteen percent." (Discovery). Moving start times back in other counties and states will decrease the numbers of teen car Get

School improvement is transformation. It is one of the most important actions of a school. It is a process that schools must use with fidelity to ensure that at all students are given the opportunity to perform and achieve at exemplary levels. School improvement is vital to schools and it is a process that cannot be done in isolation. It requires team work, collaboration, and constant analysis of data and setting of goals. School improvement goals focus on how to meet the needs of students. Addressing the educational needs, funding, and achievement gaps between subgroups is collaborative effort involves everyone that has a vested interest in the schools. These basic measures set the foundation for improvement. And so, if it is the...show more content...

This is the most difficult step for schools, however, when working together, with urgency and a mindset to improve, total transformation will occur. As we review and synthesize data of a district for planning school improvement, the following information is needed to access and determine the needs of a school. First, a thorough analysis of performance data must be reviewed to see how school districts measure up with state and federal accountability. During this process, it is very important that schools focus the performance indicators that will guarantee growth and success. School teams must refer to the districts mission and vision to guide the planning process. The performance indicators will provide data that will be beneficial in creating improvement strategies. So, after careful evaluation of the data, the next step would be to plan effective methods and strategies that will improve student achievement. Moreover, this plan should include needs, demographics and opportunities for students to be successful. Additionally, the baseline data is important information to include in the improvement plan. Data is always the best resource for trying to improve student achievement. The data will help guide continuous improvement of a plan. There are four types of data that will be beneficial to any team during the planning phase of the school improvement process. Demographics data, achievement data, perception

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Ever since I came to this school, I have been participating more, but there are times where they call on me and I don't respond or I just say I don't know.In middle school, I have been using to study for everything, now I haven't been studying as much.I haven't really been preparing myself before tests/quizzes but for the upcoming finals, I am going to be studying the most because for sure I don't want to be failing 9th grade.When I have a bad grade in a class, I will usually be asking for help or questions like how can I raise my grade up.I do that because I want the teachers to know that I'm a serious person and that I care about my grades.This is a bad year for me for turning in homework.I usually turn homework in late or I don't even turn it in time and that's a very bad habit....show more content... I would like to improve in a bunch of stuff and starting with one of those things are turning in homework in time.I also want to study a lot more so I would do better in tests/quizzes.I don't want to be getting distracted no more because there has been a lot of times where I get distracted and I don't do my work.I also want to do better in Math class because Math is an important subject and also because I am not the best at Math so it would be nice to see myself do better in that

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Regardless of the school, public or private, finances play a major role in its survival. While school districts and schools struggle to survive amid the ongoing and strenuous standards for success, provisions must still be made to ensure that these entities are financially sound (Hall, 2006). The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the ramifications of school finance litigation and practice in the state of Florida. In addition, this paper will be used to research the historical evolution of educational finance and explain the most significant paradigm shifts that have taken place in Florida. Finally, this paper will be designed to evaluate the ways current financial decisions resulting from recent litigation have shaped the educational ...show more content...

To comply with these legal challenges, the Florida legislature replaced the MFP (Minimum Foundation Program) with the FEFP (FloridaEducation Finance Program). The FEFP would be used to fund districts based on the number of full–time students were in the district. In addition the FEFP allocated funds so that poorer districts would be able to receive more funds per student (Herrington & Weider, 2001, p. 521). In 1979, FEFP was challenged by the Gindl Department of Education, Escambia, Florida. The school district challenged the discretionary millage provision which may lead to funding shortfalls in property poor districts and funding increases in property rich districts. Additionally, in 1993, Kay Glasser and others sued Florida's Department of Education over the discretionary millage provision. Glasser contended that the millage limit as set by FEFP for school purposes was unconstitutional, however, the Florida courts upheld FEFP but declined to establish a clear uniform system for public schools (Herrington & Weider, 2001). Odden and Piccus (2008) posited that regardless of the push for adequacy in education, the need for equity is still crucial to any school's financial plan. Hence, such cases further suggest that the equity predicament across states and school districts is not one that will be easily solved (Brimley & Garfield, 2008).

As early as 1995, plaintiffs had begun filing such

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The Culture Of A School Essay

The culture of a school has a tremendous impact on the level of excellence within the academic institution. Like a dog who takes on the personality of its owner, staff and students respond to their environment. A school culture develops as a result of the combination of several factors. Interpersonal relations among students, staff, parents, and administration help foster a welcoming or bland atmosphere. Schools can range from a toxic environment in which there is little trust and creativity to a collaborative culture based on interdependence and openness. While very few schools reside on either end of that continuum, most display multiple cultural typologies. The remainder of this discussion will analyze the school culture of James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. James Monroe is a very diverse and unique school. The demographics of the city are distinctive in that there are very few middle class neighborhoods that feed the school system. The student body consists of approximately 30% relative affluence and approximately 40% poverty. The middle class is the smallest section of the student population. Thus, there is really no majority. The other unique feature about the school system is that there is only one school at each level. The district consists of one elementary, one upper elementary, one middle, and one high school. In other words, the classmates that enter kindergarten together should be the same exact class walking across the stage

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Grand Canyon University: EDA: Educational Leadership in a Changing World

There are a lot of factors that affect schools. A few of those factors are: environmental and contextual issues. It is these two factors that influence or shape the school's climate and community. It takes the collaboration of our administrators,school improvement team, teachers, parents, students and the community to bring the change and help needed to advance the vision of the school. A school is capable of fully functioning at a high level with all of the stakeholders help. Teachers and administrators are responsible for the environment in which they service the children in. Addressing the issues is a clear way of saying, I will have...show more content...

Secondly, vandalism is a contextual factor that affects my school. Our school is vandalized every week by someone and sometimes it seems to happen twice a week. It is difficult to catch the vandals because it takes place at different times during the day and at different bathrooms or areas without security cameras. Although it is the expectation of our school not to vandalize school property, vandalism still happens. It is the administration and teachers' job to attempt to keep the problem from re–occurring. A possible solution to solve the problem of vandalizing could be a service learning project (Stenhouse & Jarrett, 2012). A possible reason of prevalent vandalism may be the students' bored feelings and that his/her potential is not being challenged in the classroom. Possibly, it is the belief that school is not exciting with values. Students may not be able to express one's anger when they are upset and choose to express their negative emotion through vandalism. The belief, that one is able to express his or herself when happy, sad or mad in a positive manner, is an important component to keeping school property safe. It is important that teachers provide hands on exciting, interesting activities that stimulate positive behavior.Bullying has become a major issue at this school. Even with the

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