Poll: The future of public education in NYC?
There’s some great news in this week’s poll: a majority — 43 percent — of your schools offer high-quality, after-school programs!
However, 25 percent of you feel your school’s programs need improvement, and 23 percent don’t even have a school-based program. These figures are aligned with the results of Afterschool Alliance’s recent survey, America After 3pm, which found that one-quarter of American students are without much-needed after-school activities.
As we’re all now aware, Mayor Bloomberg will retain his mayoral seat for a third term. Following this week’s elections, we’d love to know how you feel about the future of the New York City educational system. Vote now!
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high schools should have smaller class size!!!
Comment by ... — November 6, 2009 @ 9:39 pm
Yes, like suburban and private high schools, this is an age when most courses should be 15-18 student seminars, with occasional lectures for larger groups. In addition each high school student should be assigned to an advisor and advisory group for guidance and support, family/school interactions, and peer support meeting daily for a total of at lest 3-4 hours per week.
The most important thing kids need is a strong connection with one or more adults who know them and their families well.
Deborah
Comment by Deborah Meier — November 19, 2009 @ 8:54 pm