Making Sure a Great Education For Princess is a Mission Possible

Princess is in daycare now.  But in just a few years, she’ll be starting elementary school.  My hubby and I are already discussing plans for her education.  Our main priority is to make sure that she attends a great school district.  I’ve been reading about so many city schools being shut down due to poor test scores and/or lack of funding.  Even though we don’t live within the five boroughs, we are not exempt.  A friend tells me that the Long Island School she planned to send her son has already closed.  I worry that many other suburban schools will follow.

Quality of education is the key to any child’s future.  It bugs me that some children aren’t given a chance at a solid education. It makes me sad to see parents and students on the news pleading with education officials to leave these schools open.  I often ask myself, “Why are school officials allowing this to happen?” 

There may be a number of reasons why our education system is failing our kids.  Fingers are being pointed in every direction.  Some may feel that parents are at fault for not getting involved in helping their kids.  Others may think the government is to blame for being tightwads.

Authors Eva Moskowitz and Arin Lavania, break down ways Principals and teachers can work together toward educational excellence in their book- Mission Possible: How the Secrets of the Success Academies Can Workin Any School.  They claim that if the bar is set high, then children will rise to the occasion.  

My daughter will be two soon, and it amazes me how much she learns everyday.  She’s like a sponge, and that’s the message I get from this book.  Children will be able to learn as long as they are being challenged.  It seems like not enough support is being given to our teachers which leads to our children being left out in the cold.  The authors give examples on how Principals can train teachers for the classroom.  Apparently this idea has been proven.  A charter school in Harlem has become one of the top schools in New York City in just three years.  If we apply this same method across all schools, we may be on to something.  In fact, I wouldn’t have to worry about whether or not my child will be in jeopardy of getting a solid education.  Better trained teachers will lead to higher grades and more schools staying open.

If you’re interested in learning more about this book, feel free to connect with Eva Moskowitz via Facebook and Twitter.  I’ll also be giving away a copy of Mission Possible: How the Secrets of the Success Academies Can Work in Any School.  You can find all the details below. 

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