If we have learned anything, we have learned that one model does not work for all children. We need many different models to serve a variety of needs and styles. Society needs to rethink the goals of the public school, set high standards and demand accountability. More parents, businesses and community members need to be engaged in their children s schooling. In order for our educational system to be successful, it must continue to improve.
Students learn differently and they have different needs.
School should be more like situations students will face outside the classroom, and less like the factory model of the past. Students should be prepared for life after school. I m not sure that we need a new educational model, but we certainly need to evaluate our current system and modify how our schools are structured. Our students will succeed based on how well they interact with team members, how effective they are at asking the right questions, and how well they can communicate practical solutions. Kay Francis Toliver We need a model whereby all children will end up being literate.