Gordon Nore
Senior Master
I just finished reading the entire article, and it doesn't seem to say much about the school, except that it is a charter school. Can someone fill me in on what constitutes a charter school in a given State?
I have a vague recollection of charter schools springing up in the old City of Toronto school board, but that was back in the seventies. Are these schools founded by parents? Are they part of a school board? Are they partnered with corporations?
In the absence of understanding why this school chose this method, I'm ok with certain incentive models, particularly those that reward improvements in behaviour, work habits, interpersonal skills. Like regular instruction and evaluation, they need to be modified for kids with identified behavioural and learning needs, or some students are doomed from outset.
Beyond the honour roll and a certificate, I don't care for rewarding grades on a school level. All the children in my school are students, and, as I said before, I think a variety of contributions need to be recognized, whether or not they are tangibly awarded.
I have a vague recollection of charter schools springing up in the old City of Toronto school board, but that was back in the seventies. Are these schools founded by parents? Are they part of a school board? Are they partnered with corporations?
In the absence of understanding why this school chose this method, I'm ok with certain incentive models, particularly those that reward improvements in behaviour, work habits, interpersonal skills. Like regular instruction and evaluation, they need to be modified for kids with identified behavioural and learning needs, or some students are doomed from outset.
Beyond the honour roll and a certificate, I don't care for rewarding grades on a school level. All the children in my school are students, and, as I said before, I think a variety of contributions need to be recognized, whether or not they are tangibly awarded.