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Monday, June 6, 2011

Helianthus LLC - Education Transformation Components

Transforming American Education:
The HELIANTHUS Learning Model
1. Graduation rates = Student engagement/relevancy
2. Arts-Based Learning and Creativity
3. High stakes testing and accountability
4. Effective parent involvement
5. Using technology: access + ethics + interface
6. Effective support: out-dated school aide formulas = teacher allocation based on student enrollment
7. Extended learning: place-based learning – pop-up schools
8. Assessment models that measure learning – not test taking skills
10. Passion driven pedagogy
11. Local control: site-based curriculum
12. Value-added learning
13. Know the students: Meet the students where they are
14. Student academies and Parent College
15. Curriculum organized schools: PreK, K-2; 3-5, 6-8; 9-11; 12-14