Chapter 3 Reflections http://ourlifedesigns.com/chapter_3.html hourly11970-01-01T00:00+00:00What can be done to improve services and outcomes in the African American community? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390725 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:29:45-07:00What can be done to improve services and outcomes in the African American community?In your opinion, do you think that the political establishment is doing an adequate job meeting the needs of at-risk residents of Milwaukee and other cities? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390723 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:28:29-07:00In your opinion, do you think that the political establishment is doing an adequate job meeting the needs of at-risk residents of Milwaukee and other cities?How can we begin to turn around the startling statistics presented in this section? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390720 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:26:49-07:00How can we begin to turn around the startling statistics presented in this section?In your opinion, what has happened to the African American community in Milwaukee and other urban cities? Do you agree with the observations expressed in this chapter? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390717 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:25:31-07:00In your opinion, what has happened to the African American community in Milwaukee and other urban cities? Do you agree with the observations expressed in this chapter?Do you think that students should have a voice in how schools are run? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390716 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:24:02-07:00Do you think that students should have a voice in how schools are run?Do you feel as though students that receive Special Education intervention do so at the peril of students who are on a fast track for success? If so, why? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390715 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:23:07-07:00Do you feel as though students that receive Special Education intervention do so at the peril of students who are on a fast track for success? If so, why?Is there any modification that you would propose to the proposed reforms to make them more market ready? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390714 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:21:40-07:00Is there any modification that you would propose to the proposed reforms to make them more market ready?Identify (2) of the reform measures that are most needed at your school. How can you bring the need for these reforms to light and make them happen? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390713 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:19:45-07:00Identify (2) of the reform measures that are most needed at your school. How can you bring the need for these reforms to light and make them happen?Is the community doing enough to help MPS improve their performance under No Child Left Behind? Do you feel welcome to assist the district? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390703 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:15:44-07:00Is the community doing enough to help MPS improve their performance under No Child Left Behind? Do you feel welcome to assist the district?Should we punish our children for not meeting the expectations of high stakes testing programs? If so, in what way? Or, should we leave it upt o the schools to decide how to handle the disciplinary measures? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390699 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:14:10-07:00Should we punish our children for not meeting the expectations of high stakes testing programs? If so, in what way? Or, should we leave it upt o the schools to decide how to handle the disciplinary measures?What can be done about the epidemic of "Information Deficit Disorder" in the lives of at-risk learners? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390695 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:12:04-07:00What can be done about the epidemic of "Information Deficit Disorder" in the lives of at-risk learners?If you were Darnell's parent would you be more inclined to request the constant updates that the new testing methodology would impose on your child? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390692 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:11:09-07:00If you were Darnell's parent would you be more inclined to request the constant updates that the new testing methodology would impose on your child?What can we, as parents and educators do to provide students with a safe-harbor for intellectual development and practice? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390672 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:09:15-07:00What can we, as parents and educators do to provide students with a safe-harbor for intellectual development and practice?Do you think that this behavior is limited to urban schools? What are the other variablesthat create this behavior? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390671 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:07:47-07:00Do you think that this behavior is limited to urban schools? What are the other variablesthat create this behavior?What is your honest opinion about the dumbing down behaviors that student's engage in to appease their friends? Is this a reflection of social norms of poverty, race or class? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390670 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:06:47-07:00What is your honest opinion about the dumbing down behaviors that student's engage in to appease their friends? Is this a reflection of social norms of poverty, race or class?As a parent, teacher or grandparent would you like to see more schools use after-school programs to help students with learning disabilities improve their performance in school and at home? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390638 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:05:07-07:00As a parent, teacher or grandparent would you like to see more schools use after-school programs to help students with learning disabilities improve their performance in school and at home?As a parent of an at-risk learner have you identified sleep problems as something that needs to be addressed? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390637 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:03:21-07:00As a parent of an at-risk learner have you identified sleep problems as something that needs to be addressed?As a parent of a child with a learning disability are you more inclined to try non-drug treatments such as nuero-feedback or audio visual entrainment before using a prescription medication? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390632 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:02:04-07:00As a parent of a child with a learning disability are you more inclined to try non-drug treatments such as nuero-feedback or audio visual entrainment before using a prescription medication?Do you think that Charter schools have whatever freedom is necessary to make a difference in the life of the child? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390627 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T08:00:09-07:00Do you think that Charter schools have whatever freedom is necessary to make a difference in the life of the child?What has been your experience as a parent, grandparent or teacher working with Charter schools? Do you think that they have an advantage over traditional public schools? http://ourlifedesigns.com/pc_url_7390624 <p class="plain"></p>steve2009-07-15T07:58:40-07:00What has been your experience as a parent, grandparent or teacher working with Charter schools? Do you think that they have an advantage over traditional public schools?