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Monday, October 1, 2012

Last Stand for Children First: Won't Back Down: Time for Accountability Now

Last Stand for Children First: Won't Back Down: Time for Accountability Now:


Won't Back Down: Time for Accountability Now


The movie Won't Back Down makes a compelling case for accountability in our public schools.  If schools aren't doing their job, why not turn the school over to a private company?   It might be harsh, but schools exist for children after all.  Don't we have a right to demand the best from our teachers?

In Illinois, teachers who receive two unsatisfactory evaluations within a 7 year period can have their teaching certificate pulled.  This seems only fair.  After all, accountability is the new trend in education reform.

Unfortunately, education reform took a major hit this past weekend, when despite a compelling message, Won't