You have to have a relationship with the teacher. It has to be face to face and personal. Teachers unions have yet to take a stand on the idea. But some are questioning whether the plan will even be implemented. Participation in the checklist program is not mandatory for schools, although Vallas says he will require schools to include some form of community outreach.
Parent organizations are also anxious to see how the plan unfolds.
The Chicago school system has been lauded nationwide for its innovative school-reform experiments under Vallas, and other cities may be weighing similar proposals. So I wouldn't be in the least surprised if the other cities didn't sit up and take notice at what is going on here. The reports will cover areas including students' behavior and appropriate classroom attire, Chico says. Walzer describes the efforts of a number of teachers, principals and their communities aimed at increasing parental involvement in education. The report card contains 30 questions, and covers areas including reading, sportsmanship and volunteer work.