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REFLECTION
by Brian P. Cory
In an effort to synthesize and encapsulate all
that was offered during the March 24th event, the
following framework is offered for ongoing reflection and to serve as a compass
for
encouraging future action:
If we are to ignite the future trajectory of
the landscape of education, we must create new designs and forms of
the main parts of “the apple.”
From the inside-out…..
I. New Core
Mission Statement……develop
a mission statement for Our Nation's Schools
II. New Flesh
Values.....engage
in inclusive conversation to flesh out what we value as a system
of education, as educators, and as members of the global
community
III. New Skin
Schooling with Students in
Mind......define the things (policies, practices,
programs, etc.) that should be revered as essential cornerstones in
developing an effective & inspiring education for all students while
supporting our mission statement and values; and identify the things (policies,
practices, programs, etc.) which define the current system
of education and its practices that must change or be removed to
support our mission statement and values
IV. New Stem
Connection to the Greater
Good......envision and foster the connections of mission
statement, values, and changes from school to school, school to
community, school to state, school to country, and school
to world
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