I enjoyed your article. As a state representative for the state of Idaho, I have spent time trying to figure out why education seems difficult to reform. I believe there are two reasons. First, parents are in a secondary position with the state determinining the curriculum and making all important administrative decisions. Second, time in school has been equated with learning.
The New Hampshire proposal is a move in the right direction because it allows motivated students to learn faster.
I am proposing a bill in Idaho that would do something even a little different. It would allow schools to receive funds either by the current method of daily attendance or when the student passes a benchmark exam. In this way, schools will start focusing and being rewarded for what is learned rather for time in school.
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I enjoyed your article. As a state representative for the state of Idaho, I have spent time trying to figure out why education seems difficult to reform. I believe there are two reasons. First, parents are in a secondary position with the state determinining the curriculum and making all important administrative decisions. Second, time in school has been equated with learning.
The New Hampshire proposal is a move in the right direction because it allows motivated students to learn faster.
I am proposing a bill in Idaho that would do something even a little different. It would allow schools to receive funds either by the current method of daily attendance or when the student passes a benchmark exam. In this way, schools will start focusing and being rewarded for what is learned rather for time in school.
Keep up the good reporting,
Rep. Steven Thayn
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