Not exact matches
Simply put, the facets of a quality school model with
high expectations will work
for all
students,
regardless of race, ethnicity, or immigrant or socioeconomic status.
They also assign mountains of homework, set
high expectations, and pursue academic achievement
for all
students,
regardless of background, with a secular religious zeal.
Requiring all
students to take a college - and workplace readiness curriculum by defining specific, challenging core content in English and math required
for graduation,
regardless of the
high school program in which
students enroll, and by ensuring that other courses such as science, history and the arts reinforce college and workplace readiness
expectations;
In this way, a culture of
high expectation is in place
for all
students,
regardless of their circumstances.
Woven into this highly personal narrative about a boy's journey from silent sidekick to hero are themes that translate to public education: the challenges of finding the right school or instructional method to meet a
student's individual needs; the impact of social stigmas on
expectations and performance, particularly
for «discarded
students» in low - income neighborhoods, and the need
for a culture of
high expectations to counter those negative societal assumptions; the importance of tireless, focused, caring teachers who do whatever it takes to help
students succeed; and the ability
for all children —
regardless of learning challenges or race or income level — to learn.
E4E School Captain Cole Farnum makes the case
for the Common Core, arguing
for high expectations for all
students -
regardless of zip code (Fordham Institute).
«Helping all
students meet these
higher expectations —
regardless of where they live or the schools they attend — is the surest prescription
for narrowing and ultimately closing achievement gaps.»
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who spoke at CCSA's press conference announcing the report's findings, noted that the report «is proof that great results are possible,
regardless of race, income or zip code, when
high expectations are set
for students and educators in the classroom.