Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas

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Legislative Initiatives Required • Revise current curriculum specifications to frameworks for new learning standards. • Transform the assessment system to one of multiple types of assessments with a primary focus on informing instruction. • Transform the Texas Education Code from overly prescriptive regulations and practices imposed on schools to a streamlined compendium of major policies that support new learning standards. Legislative Initiatives Required cont. • Transform the accountability system from one based primarily on standardized test scores with counterproductive high-stakes to a system based on inspirational standards. • Transform the Texas Education Agency as a compliance organization to one that provides leadership and technical assistance to school districts.
Kudos to School Leaders!! Gallup Poll 2008: In your opinion, who should the next president rely on most for advice about education policy? education leaders, political leaders, or business leaders Responses: • Education leaders………………77% • Political leaders………………… 4% • Business leaders……………….14% • Don’t know……………………... 5% --- 40th Annual PDK/Gallup Poll, September 2008 Goal of Visioning Institute • To create conversations about issues raised in the document that will lead to strategic actions at the local and state level to bring about an improved education system for Texas students.
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