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The school administrators want to return control to principals, teachers, parents, school board members and others at the local level —
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School can be a very boring place for a student sitting at a desk all day
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emphasizes sanctions rather than rewards
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27 Jan 09
Stephanie SandiferA group of Texas school superintendents are calling for a complete transformation of public schools to better prepare students for the future in ways that aren't boring.
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A group of Texas school superintendents are calling for a complete transformation of public schools to better prepare students for the future in ways that aren't boring.
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including the use of digital technology, abuse of standardized testing and designing accountability systems that inspire excellence instead of punish perceived shortcomings.
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It's almost like we need to blow it up and start over.
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The school administrators want to return control to principals, teachers, parents, school board members and others at the local level — or at least create a better balance.
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He said students come to traditional school settings with a mastery of iPods, Wii game systems, cell phones and other devices that must be "powered down" in class. The challenge is finding a way to use gaming techniques and other technology to enhance the curriculum and create a more relevant and engaging learning environment, he said, citing one of the report's guiding principles.
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