We use a more experiential approach, more hands-on. We try and reduce the ratio between students and teachers during our daily literacy block to at least three teachers to every 23 students. Although University Hill is doing well on the CSAP tests, Hiester says that the test is not the only way to look at the qualities of a school. I think the test is one measure that can be used, but I don't think it should be the only measure. Shepard says we need a more thoughtful approach in order to help break the economic trend.
Kids are in such different circumstances and start in different places.
A punishment system expects poorer schools to be at the same place as students in Cherry Creek.