I found an article on AP yesterday. Apparently Gov. Deval Patrick (D) of Massachusetts has set into motion sweeping education reforms there. Among the proposed changes are universal pre-school, 2 year community colleges will be free for high school grads, making the school day 2 hours longer, stronger math and English requirements, and increased teacher training programs. I applaud Gov. Patrick for taking real steps to change the education system in his state. I will be interested to see how Mass. will fund these new initiatives. Patrick has set a goal of 2015 for enacting the changes. He has called for the formation of a "Readiness Project" to find ways to fund the "cradle to career" education plan.
One has to wonder, however, if parents will want their children in what are, essentially, government hands for the additional time. Once again, change in education is good, but where does education end and indoctrination begin? Who decides who children should be taught by and when?
Ideas?
1 comment:
I agree, this is a very progressive and aggressive policy. It sounds great on the surface. I think parents should dig a little deeper before plunging in the deep end.
Thanks Forrest for sharing this interesting tidbit.
Angie
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