Monday, March 24, 2014

An Education Declaration to Rebuild America

National Opportunity to Learn Campaign

"For too long, policymakers have pushed an education agenda that imposes top-down standards and high-stakes testing while ignoring the supports that students need."

AN EDUCATION DECLARATION TO  REBUILD AMERICA

For too long, policymakers have pushed an education agenda that imposes top-down standards and high-stakes testing while ignoring the supports that students need.
All children, regardless of race, gender, or class, deserve an opportunity to learn, from pre-K to college.
A new approach is needed, based on seven principles:
  • All students have a right to learn.
  • Public education is a public good.
  • Investments in education must be equitable and sufficient.
  • Learning must be engaging and relevant.
  • Teachers are professionals.
  • Discipline policies should keep students in schools.
  • National responsibility should complement local control.