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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1983
Page
5
Dolores Rouly of Destin recalls that good friends and teachers shaped her school days. She notes many teachers taught her parents and later her own children, sustaining a special relationship beyond graduation. She mentions the pledge of allegiance, prayers, and half yearly grades, adding it was a lot of fun.
In American Education Week remarks the author, a former New Jersey teacher, critiques the shift to individualized and innovative teaching methods. She argues that while tools proliferate and classes are customized, teachers’ individuality and consistent standards were ignored. She notes growing dissatisfaction with outcomes despite new approaches and questions whether more money solves the core issues.
A staff statement advocates individualized self checking math and language arts labs, with boxed lessons across subjects so students progress at their own speeds. It urges mainstreaming slow learners and those with disabilities, yet removes them periodically for ESE, returning them with behavior rewards. Critics note teacher burnout and debates over reform and standards.
U S Senator Lawton Chiles urges national and state action on education during American Education Week November 13 to 19. He praises past school successes while calling for reassessment and a commitment to excellence in a broad policy push involving presidents hopefuls and lawmakers.
The speaker emphasizes education's power to unite a diverse nation and boost civic participation. He highlights progress in access for disadvantaged and non English speakers, and calls for continued effort to ensure every child receives high quality education. Congressman Pat Williams is quoted on education as both wheel and mirror of values.
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