A Plan for Summer
Ah, summer is upon us. It seems that for those of us who are involved with children and youth, we will never be able to shake the traditional school year cycle. But there is much work to do as the “end of the year” time quickens and here are a few reminders off our long “to do” list…
We have promises from the Federal Government that September will bring concentration on NCLB and the reformation of this bill. We need to keep pressure on them to insure that they fulfill this promise.On state levels, most of us are viewing drastic cuts to education budgets especially on the early education front. Again, your voices must be heard that early education is crucial to building a foundation for future learners. Please call your legislators and let them know what you think!
In addition, let’s not forget some progressive movements that are worthy of consideration and strong voices as well. Although most schools still adhere to the agrarian calendar, there are those who think a 21st century model of extended learning time should be adopted toward a goal of a more holistic education that would better prepare students for well rounded achievement. In Massachusetts this program is known as Mass 2020. It’s well worth a look. At the federal level, the REAL Act continues to gain bi-partisan support for federal funding stream to support comprehensive sexuality education. These funds would be allocated to states to distribute to districts and fund programs within the schools. We need you to add your voice to insure that our youth receive medically accurate information regarding their sexuality.
So this summer, enjoy your garden, go to the beach, ride your bike…but don’t forget to continue to lend your voice to offer a better future to our youngest citizens!
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