othello
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Posts: 263
Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 8:47 pm
At the public school level (elementary and high school), we need parents to put more of an emphasis on learning with their children and we need them to be more supportive of teachers, when the teachers deserve it (which is 90% of the time).
We need teachers who are truly dedicated and provide unique and positive learning experiences to be rewarded financially above and beyond what the "average" teacher might receive. They need to be recognized publicly and financially.
We need governments that are willing to work with educators to develop a system that works. We need educators that are willing to work with governments. Students should not be used as bargaining chips by either side. Frankly, it's about time to see both sides negotiate in good faith together.
We need the public to realize that we DO, in fact, have a good education system. Our students consistently score well relative to their peers from other countries. Our post-secondary institutions do attract high quality international students.
For post-secondary, we need a solid focus on the role of universities vs. colleges, diploma programs vs. degree programs. We need universities to deliver research and learning in a better way. There are opportunities for our post-secondary institutions to work with each other to ensure that the highest quality programs are delivered with the most efficient use of student and taxpayer money.
Just some quick thoughts.
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