This is a great documentary about schools in Connecticut. However, it doesn't matter which state you live in because we all have failing schools. I wanted to share this with you so we can all pull together to close the gap for our students. Education impacts our future, our workforce and our incarceration rate.
Addressing the achievement gap in public education, the film highlights new approaches taken by some unique schools and visionary leaders, focusing on early childhood education, improving teacher effectiveness, and turning around low-performing schools.
Addressing the achievement gap in public education, the film highlights new approaches taken by some unique schools and visionary leaders, focusing on early childhood education, improving teacher effectiveness, and turning around low-performing schools.
http://vimeo.com/40111727
Great Expectations: Raising Educational Achievement | Series Highlights from Build Pictures on Vimeo.
Storyline:
The gap between low-income and middle- and upper-income students' scores is called the achievement gap and Connecticut's is the widest of any state in the nation. It exists in most Connecticut towns, urban or suburban, wealthy or poor. In addition, across the state, 135 schools have been labeled "In Need of Improvement" for five years or more. Closing the gap and turning around failing schools is critical not only for the lives of students, but also for the future well being of the entire state and its economy. It impacts our workforce, state budget and even our incarceration rate. This three-part series examines recommendations and best practices for closing the educational gap that threatens a generation of children and the state's prosperity in general. The documentary also looks at ways to raise achievement for all Connecticut students whatever their income status.
What are you going to do to close the gap and help our schools? Let's make a difference together.
