8. Blended learning could happen.
“I would have the districts receive more money to assist them in providing coordinated, blended learning models crafted around curriculum-calendaring with heavy support from curriculum development departments.” —Leonard P. Miller, Camp Verde, Ariz.
9. Incentives would be given to help recruit top talent into education.
“Having taught for nearly four decades in public high schools, I can attest to the fact that no amount of money spent on buildings, materials, or programs can compensate for the lack of academically qualified teachers and administrators in the U.S. public school system today. As long as this country’s top students no longer become (and remain) teachers or administrators, no real improvement can be expected. If unlimited funding were available, offering competitive salaries and benefits (e.g., tax exemptions and health insurance) to top students graduating with legitimate degrees from top colleges might help—provided those financial inducements could be tied to teaching for at least ten years in underachieving public schools.” —Alita Mantels, retired teacher
10. The school year would be longer.
“I would initiate year-round school with one-week breaks to provide students and staff the opportunity to recharge their batteries. School would be in session four days a week, and the fifth day would be used for professional development in the form of professional learning communities. I believe that increased, sustained, and focused professional development used for the purpose of continuous improvement in student learning is the most effective way of reforming education. Simply testing more is not going to make them smarter.” —Carmen Martin
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