While there has been an overall rise in the number of trainees this year, a growing student population and changes in
the curriculum mean numbers have fallen short of targets, with only three subjects: History, English and PE, reaching its set goals.
Not exact matches
By all
means, we should do everything we can to boost those
numbers, starting as early as possible, and including common - sense reforms like reintroducing serious academic content to the elementary and middle school
curriculum and replicating «no excuses» charter schools like KIPP.
That
means a sufficient
number of social workers, school psychologists, health centers, extra academic help and support for children and families, as well as a rich and varied
curriculum.