Teachers - talk about what you think of state/federal programs.?

Question

Teachers, thinking back over your teaching career, which state or federally implemented programs were stupid wastes of time, and which really seemed to do some good? Please let me know what state you're from, too. Thanks. (If you think all of them were bad, which seems to be a common answer, please specifically name one of the worst.)


(I am asking this again because I would love to hear from more teachers about this. If you already answered my previous question, thanks.)

Answer 1

Carl Perkins Federal legislation is great because it focuses on the middle majority of students. It also provides funding to implement - unlike many other pieces of legislation. Perkins helps students to find connections between school and the real world through career application.

Answer 2

Interesting question. I only taught in private schools and I am unaware of any helpful federally implemented program. I don't think the lack thereof was much of a setback, however.

I have heard that while more money is spent on DC public schools than on any other public schools in the nation, DC public schools are rated the lowest. However, of course people will try to blame things on money shortages. That takes blame off themselves and often gets them more money.