American National Government Class On Every Student Succeeds Act.

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Every Student Succeeds Act for Education Outline

Deeanne Rogers

POL201 – American National Government

Instructor: David Crum

May 14, 2018

 

Every Student Succeeds Act for Education

Introduction

Does every student succeed just because we have legislative acts that tells us they will? My topic is Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. This is an important piece of legislation because it is something we have been trying to reform since 1965. This act reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act from 1965 to continue that nations commitment for equal opportunities for every student. There should be a balance of federal and state accountability for education policies I intend to show that for every president that comes into office there comes a new idea of how to help our students succeed in education. Education reform should be left to the states with the support of the federal government and each accountable to one another. There are many opinions on who should have control, the government, the states and who should hold the power of how our schools are formed.

A. Every Student Succeeds Act will put power back into the local and state government control. Understanding how history has played a part in our educational system is where I will begin.

1. President Johnson saw the need to fight the war on poverty because there was an inequality in education for low-income children that needed to be addressed. These federal dollars went to program improvements, materials, and professional development along with parental involvement. Since the passing of ESEA there was a shift in the federal role of education.

2. Then came the No Child Left Behind Act which was another reauthorization until President Obama replaced that with our current Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. Which has shifted power back to the states.

B. Policy and laws are what help keep our educational programs accountable. Federal mandated testing and school improvement being left to the states are just one of the checks and balances of government.

1. With the challenges that the states face as things start to shift back to them they will now have look at current policy to ensure equitable outcomes. Student outcomes along with the professional development of staff will need to be considered as the states shift power.

2. The states will also need to intervene for those schools that have not closed those achievement gaps in the subgroups. Low-income families must have access to quality schools considering that in 2013, 51% of the students nationwide were from low-income families.

C. Social media plays a role in politics, policies, debates, and elections. Our current president “Tweets” daily. One policy initiative was the Common Core State Standards. The goal was to inform policymakers, raise awareness for collaboration, and raise the awareness student’s achievement level. This initiative won the policy war however lost the political battle on the social media site Twitter.

1. Because there had not been social media until the early years in 2000, no one had the opportunity to use social media to advocate for policies or against policies. When the Jonathan Supovitz tracked the debate about Common Core on Twitter it proved how much social media can play in the political debates and will give people another avenue to voice their opinion.

2. Another look at how media can affect this policy is that when Obama signed this law it was not enacted until the 2017/2018 school year and he would no longer be president. Now that Trump is president he has indicated that he will sign a similar resolution that the Senate has passed. There is some controversy in the media about President Trump appointing Betsy DeVos as the secretary of education.

D. The success of students can impact how people choose to vote and elect because children are considered our future. Poverty is still a concern in our country and children’s education can be impacted by that. Civil rights and continuing segregation issues will influence how people vote.

1. There should be a universal pre-k program for equal education states Representative Marcia Fudge. She states that we as Americans need to demand more for our children. If 51% of our students we low-income in 2013 than 51% of Americans can demand better for their children in how they vote.

2. The design of the Every Student Succeeds Act influenced constituency groups because the NCLB act was more of a one size fits all to education and that was not working. With the succession of presidents, the shift of the federal role has been from funding to requiring greater accountability. Using his role as president Obama took advantage of the policy window and expanded the executive power which in turned funneled nearly $100 billion to education. It created and incentive program for states to alter policy for an opportunity to receive increased federal dollars.

In conclusion the Every Student Succeeds Act is imbedded in history not only for changing the educational system but also because of what it is based on is rooted in our history and how much we value education. The checks and balances for our government was developed so that no one branch of government would become more powerful than the others which is why there needs to be a balance. For children to become successful they need their states and federal government to support that success.

 

 

 

 

 

References

 

Egalite, A., Fusarelli, L., and Fusarelli, B. (2017). Will Decentralization Affect Educational Inequity? The Every Student Succeeds Act. Retrieved from http://journals.sagepub.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/doi/pdf/10.1177/0013161X17735869

Fudge, M. (2017) Reinvesting in Public Education, A Cornerstone for America’s Success. Harvard Journal on Legislation, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p201-224, 24p. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=2cbc88e6-e1e7-4b16-8b7f-e1b7d0ae2c00%40sessionmgr4008

Goldstein, D. (2017) Obama Education Rules Are Swept Aside by Congress, The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/09/us/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-congress.html

Gross, B., and Hill, P. (2016). The State Role in K-12 Education: From Issuing Mandates to Experimentation, Harvard Law & Policy Review. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxylibrary.ashford.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=13&sid=8c39566e-20e5-4333-8f25-8bf6f5c7a857%40sessionmgr4008

 

Saultz, A., Fusarelli, L., and McEachin, A. (2017) The Every Student Succeeds Act, the Decline of the Federal Role in Education Policy, and the Curbing of Executive Authority, The Journal of Federalism, Volume 47, Issue 3, Pages 426-444 Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1093/publius/pjx031

Supovitz, J. (2017) Social media is the new player in the politics of education. Phi Delta Kappan. Vol. 99 Issue 3, 50.; Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=11&sid=31b3648d-832c-4148-8c34-6e80d14c1c5a%40sessionmgr4009

 

Deeanne,

Thank you for your submission.

You developed a thesis/introduction. Though you need some work on your thesis.

Some tips: Introduce the topic to the reader in 3-5 sentences. Leave the body for the facts. Focus on a strong thesis statement leading into the body of your paper. <<< I think your thesis is okay. Can you expand on it a bit?

I think you are close. Here is an example of an introduction/thesis: By 1943, the world knew European Jews were being killed in brutal “concentration camps.” Little could be done as the Allied forces had not yet made an entrance into the region. Sadly, the Jews were not the only persecuted people group. While they were not being exterminated like the Jews in Europe, Japanese Americans were soon the enemy to many Americans. In the United States, many Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes and required to enter “relocation camps.” Even today, President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 remains one of the most controversial decisions of his presidency. So obviously the above paragraph is referencing the Japanese internment camps. Notice a few things, first: it merely introduces the topic. I seek to capture the reader’s attention. Second: The facts are not introduced, just general statements. Thirdly: The last sentence is referencing my main topic and allows my paper to connect to my thesis directly.

 

<<< Make sure you connect your thesis to your ultimate introduction. You need to avoid “first-person interaction (I, we, me, etc.).” Avoid first-person throughout the entire paper.

A few things:

Remember to summarize your findings in the conclusion.

Watch for spelling/grammatical/capitalization errors.

Stick to scholarly sources. Deeanne, you need to cite your sources. You mentioned many facts, but you didn’t cite them. You need to develop this outline into a solid paper.

Make sure you connect voting, the media and the balance of powers to your specific policy. This all needs to correlate to your educational policy.

How does Betsy DeVos play into this policy? Specify this… We need details.

Presentation: Work-As-Done In ATC And UAV Safety

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Overview

A drone flying in the city at night.

In the Air Traffic Management (ATM) field, people are the greatest  asset but they may also be the greatest source of risk. Understanding  the human component in Air Traffic Control (ATC) is essential as the ATM  system becomes more complex. Many applications in human factors need to  be considered as the Nextgen system and use of the National Airspace  System (NAS) continue to grow. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are a  part of the integrations of the NAS as well. These two intermingle, and  it is imperative to understand the human factors concepts involved to  mitigate risks.

Instructions

Refer to the module readings and outside sources, and start a presentation on ATM and UAV operations.

  • Examine and explain each operation individually.
  • Assess some risks associated with these operations, separately, and as they integrate in the NAS.
  • Finally, provide some recommendations to mitigate risks in each  operation and the unique trials of useful airspace with all aircraft.

Your presentation should consist of approximately 7-10 slides (not  including the title slide and the reference slide), with a suggested  length of 3-5 minutes of audio, overall. The information should be  properly cited and referenced using the current APA edition.

Technology Application Project

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EDUC 201

Technology Application Project Instructions

Overview:

As a future educator, you will have the opportunity to create engaging lessons and assessments for your students. You have learned throughout this course about a variety of tools, apps, and software that can be used to support technology integration in the classroom for teaching, learning, research and communication. Technology can be a great platform to engage your students!

 

For this assignment, you will have the opportunity to build one teaching activity and one assessment activity using two tools, apps, or software of your choice. This is where you get to take something you have learned about in this course and apply the knowledge to your future classroom in a fun, engaging way! The only thing that will limit you is your imagination!

 

Instructions:

In order to be successful on this assignment, you will need to plan, create, and reflect on what technology resource you are going to use to cover your learning activity and assessment activity! Use this guide to assist you in completing this assignment.

 

Plan for the learning activity and assessment activity:

1. What subject (math, science, social science, or reading for Elementary and Special Education candidates) would I like to address in my learning activity and assessment? You must use the same subject for both the learning activity and assessment. (Seconary candidates should choose an area in their licensure area.)

2. What topic would I like to cover in that subject for my learning activity and assessment? If you select math, you might select fractions as your topic. If you pick science, you might select the weather as your topic. You must use the same topic for both the learning activity and assessment.

3. Research your subject and topic to help determine what you are going to cover in your learning activity. Do the same for your assessment activity.

4. Locate at least one ISTE standard that supports your educational choices. Include the full written standard and standard number on your chart. (https://www.iste.org/standards/for-educators)

5. What technology tool (app or software) do you want to use to cover this topic and subject for your learning activity? What different technology tool (app or software) do you want to use to cover this topic and subject for your assessment activity? You need to confirm that the tools you’ve chosen allow you to create the learning activity and assessment. You cannot use a game, quiz, lesson, etc. already made for you. (Example: Quizlet and Kahoot would allow you to create, but ABC Mouse and IXL would not.)

6. Research the two technology resources you are going to use! Look at other educational learning activities and/or assessment activites that have been created using these resources to give you an idea of what to create!

 

Create the learning activity:

1. Using the technology resource, create the learning activity that covers your topic and subject!

2. Have fun! Enjoy using the technology!

3. Copy the link to the resource for your Technology Application Project Chart.

4. Take at least two screenshots of the resource for your Technology Application Project Chart.

 

Create the assessment activity:

1. Using a different technology resource than the learning activity, create the assessment activity that covers the same topic and subject you used for the learning activity!

2. Have fun! Enjoy using the technology!

3. Copy the link to the resource for your Technology Application Project Chart.

4. Take at least two screenshots of the resource for your Technology Application Project Chart.

 

Reflect on the activity:

1. Download the Technology Application Project Chart.

2. Complete the chart with your name, subject, topic, technology resource, ISTE standard, the link to the resource, and at least two screenshots of the resource.

3. Explain how you would use this resource in your classroom for both the learning activity and the assessment activity!

4. Save the Technology Application Project Chart and submit to Blackboard.

Submit your assignment in Blackboard by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.

Content AContent Analysis For Cultural Competencynalysis For Cultural Competency

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Educators are often tasked with selecting reading materials for students. These texts might be used in whole class, small group, or one-on-one instruction, or they might be used during independent reading time. It is critical that educators are aware of the types of reading materials offered in their classroom to present students with a range of books and perspectives, as well as provide reading materials that are not heavily biased.

Select a piece of children’s literature, young adult literature, an informational article, or a textbook used in classrooms. You can find the reading material or text in your own collection, at your local public library, or online as an e-book. Using the “Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias in Children’s Books,” evaluate the selected reading for bias.

In a 250-500 word matrix, conduct a text analysis using the article’s nine guidelines to identify bias in your selected material. In your analysis, assess the degree to which surface culture and deep culture are addressed and the cultural values that are presented in the text. Additionally, explain how you applied each guideline to evaluate the text for bias in order to create more relevant learning experiences for all students.

Following the text analysis matrix, in 150-250 words, describe where you think the text falls on the cultural competence continuum (see Topic 3) and why. Reflect on what the text or analysis revealed about your own personal biases. Include at least two resources to help deepen your own understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender, or learning differences. Identify the action steps for competently and respectfully addressing student performance issues that may appear to be affected by individual and cultural differences.

Support your text analysis with 2-3 scholarly resources.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.