Every Child Every Chance!

1. Every Child Every Chance! FASCD Conference December 1, 2007 Dr. John Draper Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools www.clasleaders.org

2. Grandson, Son, Father, Master, HusbandBubba got a cell phone . . .Bubba and Earl worked weekends at the marina . . .

3. We must be willing to see things differently!

4. One-half look at this image…

5. The other half look at this image…

6. How old is she?

7. Paradigms and Paradigm Shifts • In Chicago with a map of Detroit • Priest and Nun on a spiritual retreat

8. No Child Left Behind Is a Paradigm Shift!

9. Paradigm Shifts • White children go to school • All children go to school • All children go to the same school • Even “special” children go to school • All children can learn

10. A New Paradigm: From Universal Access To Universal Proficiency

11. Nothing is TaughtUntilSomething is Learned!

12. Arguing about NCLB is like asking“How do you want me to cut off your arm?” Either way—you lose your arm!

13. STATEWIDE AYP GOALS APPLIES TO ALL STUDENT GROUPS IN EVERY SCHOOL AND SCHOOL SYSTEM 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2 0 0 4

14. What are the desired effects of NCLB? • Universal school choice • Transfers from lower to higher performing schools • Conflict between schools and districts • “Failing” public schools • Free Market Education

15. Level the Playing FieldNOW! • Graduation Exam for all students! • Highly Qualified for all teachers! • AYP scores for all schools! • Accountability standards for all!

16. To maintain our economic engine we need . . .Political Skill andPublic Support

17. Political Skill. . . Comes from our Associations!

18. Public Support . . . Is a product of the public’s perception of public schools!

19. How are America’s public schools? We’re Hurting! Learning First Alliance Survey Shared Unsettling Results

20. Is a declining trust / confidence in most public institutions The Main Trend Shaping Attitudes Toward All Our Institutions, Including Education:

21. Public Confidence In Education Has Dropped More Than In Other Areas “ Great deal” of confidence in people running education in this country

22. What do Americans value? • Having faith in God • Being responsible for yourself • Being secure from crime and terrorism • Loving your country

23. What do Americans value? • Living up to your values • Leaving the world a better place • Hard work and persistence • Having a good education

24. What are the most important goals for schools? • Teaching students hard work and responsibility • Cultivating respectful and responsible behavior • Providing equal access to a quality education for all • Contributing to strong family values

25. What are the most important goals for schools? • Giving students the skills and knowledge they need for success • Encouraging students to respect others for who they are • Preparing students to be life-long learners

26. Do you believe . . . Public Education is the Backbone of American Democracy

27. Do you believe . . . Education is the Backbone of American Democracy

28. Parents still preferPublic Schools toPrivate Schools . . . But by a very narrow margin!

29. How do Public SchoolsCompare to Private?

30. Public Schools are best at . . . • Teaching students to get along with other people • Providing a range of extra-curricular activities • Preparing students for the real world • Helping kids understand their rights and responsibilities in a democracy

31. Private schools are best at . . . • Providing a quality education • Promoting strong values • Having high academic standards • Being safe places to learn

32. Private schools are best at . . . • Promoting responsibility and respect for others • Having qualified teachers • Meeting students’ individual needs

33. A long-married husband and wife went for a walk and passed a wishing well. . . One person’s wish is another’s demise!

34. Southern Baptist Convention • 2004--parents who …send their children to government schools…and are receiving a Godless, anti-Christian education . . .” • 2005--encourages all churches to work vigorously . . .to provide or generously support (1) Christian schools, (2) home-schooling, and (3) alternative models for providing Christian education

35. Made to Stick . . . The Curse of Knowledge

36. Godless, government schools Selfish, union employees Leaving children behind Caring, community schools Dedicated, hard-working professionals Every Child Every Chance We must change the conversation!

37. We must reclaim the Moral High Ground! • We accept all children • We feed hungry children every day • We teach, inspire and discipline • We pass out hugs and wipe away tears • “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name, welcomes me.”

38. The Best Sermons are seen and not heard!The only scripture some students will ever read—is you!

39. Miracles Happen Everyday in Public Schools! “More of God’s work is done every day in public schools than in any other institution in America!” Frosty Troy

40. Speak to American Values! • If students get a good education they become productive members of society. • Most Americans who have worked their way out of poverty . . . • Healthy communities need strong public schools.

41. Speak to American Values! • Without free public schools problems like crime and welfare... • Public Schools are the engine of opportunity for all Americans. • Miracles happen everyday in public schools!

42. Caring, community schoolsstaffed with dedicated, hard-working professionalsproviding every child every chance for success!

43. Caring, community schoolsproviding every child every chance for success!

44. About 70% of voters do NOT have school age children! It’s time to start building bridges!

45. Every Child Every Chance! For a copy of this Presentation visit the FASCD website or email Dr. John Draper john@clasleaders.org