My talents aren’t necessarily tangible but more so able to read people and different situations. More so, coming from such an impoverished background, I value the importance of not only a quality education but one that extends beyond the classroom. This goes into not Teaching students test taking skills but also skills to be full functioning adults and how to obtain wealth beyond a 9-5. However, as previously stated, this can only be attainable with more freedom within public schooling. This is why I propose to change the focus on passing the EOC and other standardized tests to allow for such freedom. As a result, I’m proposing that we change the curriculum for teaching standards, to include life skills. This new curriculum will allow teachers to deviate and allow flexibility. This opportunity would be proposed to the Florida governor first and foremost, as he is the one over standardized tests in Florida. The most prominent outcome for this would be the increase in not only test scores like SAT/ACT but also a rise in college readiness. I believe that I am competent enough since I have been educated in three different countries and have a basis to compare. These elements fit together in helping look at the product 360.
Hey Dave, love the concept of re-working the public education system as it stands. Currently the US is ranked 23 globally in education and we must fix this with a purposeful adaptation of a new system. There are more formats in which students can prove their mastery in certain subjects which extend beyond the bubbling in of multiple choice exams. Perhaps we can create a system that enables and enhances the opportunities of people who are more hands on learners with your system, best of luck
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