The Governor is forming a task force to address the problem of low scores on pre-kindergarten tests given to children from low income areas. Task force is faced with three stipulations. 1) Solution has to work. 2) Solution cannot cost the state any money, and 3) there have to be measurable results within four years so he can present them during his reelection campaign.
How would you address this problem while adhering to all three stipulations?
Please keep in mind that this is a psychology class.
2006-09-13 04:30:15 · 6 answers · asked by flyerball 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
My biggest problem in figuring this out was that part about not spending any money. I could have told my prof that anytime the government gets involved things just get worse. Worst of all, my wife got sick and I didn't get to class that night. I was interested in seeing how many of the groups started out their answer with "let's raise taxes on the well-off to pay for the less fortunate."
2006-09-15 10:30:42 · update #1
first, it all depends on the guv, and whether she is honest or not. too many politicians put pressure on schools to raise test scores, and the principals and teachers get intimidated into taking shortcuts that artificially raise scores without helping the kids.
If the guv is serious, she should get outside experts (preferably from outside the state) to study the state's testing system, and determine if the tests are really testing what kids need to be learning. politics has to be kept out of it.
once a study is done to establish proper tests and test methods, the guv could use her ability to get free publicity and public support, to encourage people, especially parents of pre-schoolers, to work with their young children, and teach them reading and arithmetic skills so that they will be prepared for school. she should also encourage news media to provide more information and public service ads to inform parents how to help their kids ... except for TV ... which has no legitimate place around kids. TV turns kids' (and adults') minds to mush.
2006-09-13 04:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the Governor just care less if they learn or not. So what he is saying if you bring me votes without any cost and I'm up for it. Number 1 and 3 are speculative until the plan is put in effect. And number 2 just builds a big wall in the process. I would address the problem by electing a new Governor.
2006-09-13 04:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jose R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with first answerer. I know its just a project, but the governor part to me makes the question offesive. It must work and be free. ICK! and wants to get relelected? ICK.
anyhow, i dont think its possible. If things were free like that, they would be implemented everywhere.
sitipulation 2 was must not cost the state any money. well, try to get funding from private companies, the federal gov't, city and town gov't, and philapthropists. Start a free pre-school that is free babysitting, so people might actully bring there kids regualrly. make it income based to qualify. Leave it open to people over the income base if they pay for possible extra cash. Advertise it, try to find volenteers. Advertise it alot.
2006-09-13 04:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by desi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
female, 15 years & 8 months. My first memory is going to club Med while i replaced into approximately one i've got faith. My mum and dad placed me in this play group the place I had to be separated from them and that i hated it. Then, they made us circulate on degree and that i think of dance. and that i remember crying and seeing my mum and dad interior the objective marketplace. The memory is quite obscure nonetheless. yet another early memory could be strolling on a stability beam precise after my 2d occasion. Then I remember gymnastics class while i replaced into approximately 2. I basically remember being in a collection with a instructor in front of me and getting to understand a thank you to summersault. i detect it extraordinary that 2 of my earliest thoughts ought to do with gymnastics. I additionally remember 2 re-occuring desires I had while i replaced right into a infant. i could have a dream each nighttime some monster that ought to come and take me out of my abode, that's why I continuously had to sleep in my mum and dad' mattress. I additionally had a re-occuring dream that i replaced into flying over the water exterior of my house development. It appeared SO actual and nevertheless does. i will rather inform you I felt the wind blowing against me and that i nevertheless remember that. i'm sorry in the event that they're obscure, in spite of the fact that it replaced right into an prolonged time in the past and that's all I remember. in case you like any further information, basically upload on your question and that i will upload to my answer. stable luck consisting of your undertaking!
2016-11-07 06:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well unfortunately i can think of many answers, but all would cost at least some money. you have to speculate to accumulate, i think you need to tell your governor to be more realistic. or just doctor the results. thats free.
2006-09-13 04:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevent and/or abort all pregnancies from those in low income areas. Tell him/her, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride." - Mother Goose :)
2006-09-13 04:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by tom_terrific73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋