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joshwriting) wrote2009-08-02 10:59 pm
joshwriting) wrote2009-08-02 10:59 pm
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Whatever it takes...
We got "Whatever it takes!" pins on Tuesday, as symbols of our commitment to do "Whatever it takes!" to reduce the "dropout" rate.
Meanwhile, in the interest of fairness, I have to share that I now understand why I was so frustrated with the Summit.
Here, from the Summit website, are Maine’s Three Key Objectives for the Summit:
1. Highlight the numerous initiatives currently going on within the state using the 15 dropout prevention strategies (Clemson University) and the 5 promises (America’s Promise)
2. Have student groups develop a branding mechanism that all initiatives aimed at putting an end to the dropout epidemic can utilize
3. Raise a broader awareness of the dropout problem in Maine
Given those three objectives, I have to admit that Summit achieved its goals. Period.
Here are two things I would have expected to have as goals:
a. Learn what has and has not worked in current and prior programs.
b. Explore new ways to increase high school completion.
Silly me. Clearly, I had inappropriate expectations and should have read the advance material more thoroughly.
Meanwhile, in the interest of fairness, I have to share that I now understand why I was so frustrated with the Summit.
Here, from the Summit website, are Maine’s Three Key Objectives for the Summit:
1. Highlight the numerous initiatives currently going on within the state using the 15 dropout prevention strategies (Clemson University) and the 5 promises (America’s Promise)
2. Have student groups develop a branding mechanism that all initiatives aimed at putting an end to the dropout epidemic can utilize
3. Raise a broader awareness of the dropout problem in Maine
Given those three objectives, I have to admit that Summit achieved its goals. Period.
Here are two things I would have expected to have as goals:
a. Learn what has and has not worked in current and prior programs.
b. Explore new ways to increase high school completion.
Silly me. Clearly, I had inappropriate expectations and should have read the advance material more thoroughly.