School Turnaround Districts – Ideas for Georgia
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This powerpoint presentation was put together by Michael Brickman, the Nation Policy Director at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and presented on February 24 at our Georgia Children's Advocacy Network (GA-CAN!) Forum. This month we looked Turning around Failing Schools: Governance, Resources and Accountability
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School Turnaround Districts – Ideas for Georgia
- 1. School Turnaround Districts – Ideas for Georgia Michael Brickman National Policy Director The Thomas B. Fordham Institute
- 2. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute •School Choice •High Standards •Strong Accountability
- 3. NCLB & SIG • Successful turnarounds are the rare exception, not the rule • NCLB model set requirements for turning around failing schools and providing additional supports for students • Some said lack of results due to too little funding • SIG spent billions proving that false
- 4. Some States Have Tried Recovery Districts •Louisiana •Tennessee •Michigan •Fordham Reports – “Redefining the School District” •Summary report coming soon…
- 5. Lessons for Georgia • Set realistic, long-term goals (and long- term political support, including at the local level) • Give schools real autonomy or don't bother • Include traditional public schools (not charter or alternative) • Focus on talent • Consider two-tier system for intervention