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Posting Accountability Notices Los Angeles Times Tuesday, January 4 2005 In spite of the highly developed economical and social status that characterizes California, our school system has often been the center of controversy. Issues such as the qualifications of our teachers and the conditions of our schools have been questioned. In this article form the Los Angeles Times, we see what appears to be the beginning of an extremely needed educational reform. The article talks about one of the requirements of a new law in California. This new law reinstates that, under the constitution, all students have the right to an equal education regardless of their economical and social position. Moreover, to make students and parents aware of this, California schools are now required to post notices informing the student and parents of their rights. These rights include, having good teachers, quality materials and the right to write complaint notices with their concerns.
This new policy in schools is very interesting and very progressive. It will give parents the opportunity to be more involved and be part of the decision making process in their child’s education. Another great thing about this new law is that by listening to the students concerns regarding their schools, teachers and books. Administrators will now be able to determine what the priorities should be. This law re-establishes what should have been all along, which is, equal education and educational environment for all. This gives everyone an equal opportunity at a better and more successful life.
“This is one of the first steps toward making positive changes to our public schools…until now; California has never been accountable to its students for registering and remedying complaints about serious problems in the classroom” (Catherine Lhamon, ACLU attorney) |