Effective Schools EDU 224 | Newberry College What is the role of advertising and reputation in school success? What about in teacher success?

Effective Schools What are the five factors of an effective school? What is school choice? What are the types that are available today? What are the pros and cons of for profit education?

First, what does it mean to be effective?

Current research (based on test scores) reveal 5 factors that make schools effective.

The five factors identified in successful schools that promote student achievement are… 1.Strong leadership. 2.A clear mission. 3.A safe and orderly climate. 4.Monitoring of student progress. 5.High expectations for all. But the research is limited.

How might the five factors apply to effective teachers?

Eisner, E. W. (2003). Questionable assumptions about schooling. Phi Delta Kappan 84(9), What assumptions did you make when designing your school, its central purpose, and characteristics? What would you go back and rethink?

These days people are rethinking the idea of the traditional neighborhood school.

School Choice Milton Friedman, 1950s James Coleman’s 1981 report

Types of choice Magnet schools Open enrollment Vouchers Charter schools Virtual schools EMOs Homeschooling

What are the problems when a school’s purpose becomes profit? They are not necessary much better. Research shows they often reject special needs students. Many public schools are already strapped for cash and able students – they can’t afford for that money or those students to go elsewhere.

What are the possible benefits when a school has to support itself financially? More responsive to family and students’ interests and needs. Not as constricted by regulations or testing. Tends to be focused on performance. Might run more efficiently or creatively.

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