Students View of IPS

Some local kids talk to policy makers about the state of education in IPS in today's Indy Star.  Good to see someone thought to ask them.  Now a panel of teachers would be a nice touch.  I must say some of the comments posted are the most interesting as (finally) folks are becoming comfortable putting Dr. White under the microscope--he has a lot to answer for methinks.  Now don't misunderstand me here, IPS needs to supported and the challenges taken up; the solutions undoubtedly offered by Lubbers (charter schools, more scripted curriculum, more de-professionalizing teachers) are based more on ideology than research and ultimately.....can and often does hurt kids.

Students give lawmakers a bleak view of IPS

By Andy Gammil

Margrette Lowe wants state legislators to understand that they have given her a raw deal when it comes to her education.

She and a dozen other Tech High School students met with eight lawmakers Friday and painted a bleak portrait of their district: Many teachers don't care; the district doesn't offer the challenging classes commonly offered elsewhere; and some students receive such bad guidance that it can affect whether they graduate

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