This article discussed schools in the Mesa school district of Arizona that focus on teaching the way our great grandparents would have learned. No small groups or technology, only straight lines and discipline. These schools produce high results and are having students who learn at least one grade level above average. I think it is great that they are achieving such high scores but I do not think it is just the methods of the school but the educators and parent’s support and dedication.
At this school they have a focused discipline, parent involvement and student engagement. I believe that if a public school put that much energy into promoting their school then they would gain the support like the Mesa school district has.
Many people believe that there needs to be a strict focus and non-social environment for student’s to learn. A lot of people I have talked to think that if the kids are talking or sitting in groups then they must be off task. I will be the first to admit that without proper supervision and direction, group work can get out of hand. But if the teacher is mindful of what is happening then there is no reason that the groups should be off task.
Learning and scores of students is based on the dedication of the teacher, parents, district, and students. When a program is believed in, it succeeds. Faith in a program can change a school and change the mentality of everyone in the district.
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