The main objectives are to engage in reform to raise the achievement of children, stimulate schools to revamp their overall educational operations, and encourage schools to coordinate resources to implement and support reform. For more information, contact the principals at each school, or Karen Salzbrenner, Communications and Public Affairs, 475-8276. Juneau High School restructured their school based on the model established by LaQuinta High School in LaQuinta, California. Beginning in January 2000, a 30 day intersession is held between each semester allowing students to earn an additional 1.5 credits. The new structure allows more opportunities for team teaching, the use of off-site locations, and projects that require longer blocks of time to complete.
Funding is used for planning and extensive staff development.
Students, parents, and community leaders are involved in the restructuring process. The Campaign's founders believe there is no such thing as an accident and the unintentional injuries can be prevented. They enlisted the support of corporations, government agencies and the health and safety community to reduce the incidence of childhood injury. Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., Sc. D, came on board as chairman of the Campaign and Vice president Al Gore and Tipper Gore are honorary chairs.