Changes in the Era of Reform- 1983-Present Our students Our
teachers Who are our teachers today? What do they feel are the
answers to school reform? What are their challenges? What does
research and experience tell us we should do? How can education
foundations maximize impact?
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Who are our students today?
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Our Children 5-17 Years Old Race / Ethnicity1980- (47,232)2012-
(53,729) White74.6 %53.8% Black14.5%13.9% Hispanic8.5%23.2%
Asian1.7%4.5% Pacific Islander-.02% Am Indian/AK Native.08.09% 2
plus races-3.6%
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Poverty Level for 5-17 Year Olds 19902012 US17%21%
Connecticut9.8%13.9%
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Who are the students in the pipeline ?
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Our Children Under 5 years Old Race / Ethnicity1980- (16,451
M)2012- (19,999-M) White72.4 %50.1% Black14.7%13.8%
Hispanic10.2%25.8% Asian1.9%4.6% Pacific Islander-.9% Am Indian/AK
Native.08.09% 2 plus races-4.6%
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Who are our teachers?
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Our Teachers 1986 to 2011 1980- (2.2M)2012- (3.4-M) < 29
years old < 5 years of teaching 11 % 8% 21.1% 26% Female69%84%
White91%84% Black6%7% Hispanic2%6%
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Teacher Preparation and Beliefs How has teacher preparation
changed ? What do todays teachers believe and how have those
beliefs changed/stayed the same ? Are todays teachers satisfied ?
What does message do many reform efforts tell them ? What is within
their control ? What does research tell us we need to do to enhance
satisfaction and reduce job stress ?
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Sources of Job Burnout Burnout Societal Role related Personal
Organizational
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Social Support Network Person Listener Emotional Challenge
Emotional Support Technical Challenge Technical Support Shared
Sense of Reality
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How can foundations make the most impact ? Education
Foundations give us flexibility and the chance to be creative You
are above the politics of education You can fund things that really
matter but some may think are frills You know the players and you
know the context of the community You can do important things at
bargain levels, more efficiently and effectively
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My suggestions Todays teachers are more complex than ever
before One size does not fit all Teachers today and in the future
will be working with students from diverse backgrounds Support
innovative programs and experiences that help faculty address the
unique learning needs of their students Support programs that
enhance family and community engagement in schools Beyond Bake
Sales
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Suggestions Support collaborative learning efforts Focus on
teachers but dont forget leaders (especially building level) Invest
in professional development outside the school day that brings
teachers and administrators together Invest in team building and
culture building activities Invest in professional development that
emphasizes experiential learning- takes in understanding teacher
all learn differently Fund travel to visit successful schools,
international cultural awareness programs, summer institutes
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Fund Materials Do what you can to help low income children
bridge the technology gap That make the common core come alive
Think ahead to prevent problems that hurt the roll out of new
programs For example- the new science standards are around the
corner (Next Generation Science Standards)
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Be the voice That supports teachers Supports leadership in your
schools Supports community and parental engagement in your school
And supports the education of all of our students todays and
tomorrows