The Children's Education Alliance of Missouri (CEAM) held their annual conference yesterday. During the unification of the many important groups and individuals, three specific points became extremely obvious.
1. Serious improvements in Missouri's schools is absolutely necessary. Research statistics citing statewide school failures, along with heartbreaking personal experiences, proved the fight for our children and our communities is more then worth it!
2. There is no quick fix. Numerous proven reforms were discussed, including merit pay and school choice. For example, the expansion of charter schools--through ending ridiculous deed restrictions, allowing charter schools throughout the entire state and supporting more charter schools in St. Louis and Kansas City.
3. It will not be an easy fight. There are many misconceptions when it comes to the details of and connotations associated with these reforms. The public needs to learn what these reforms really mean and the research that supports them. Furthermore, though it is unjustifiable, there are still some that cling to the status quo (and who probably have a lot to do with the widespread public misunderstanding). These groups and individuals have proven powerful, and will do almost anything to hold on to this undeserved power (with no mind of our children). Public misunderstandings coupled with powerful self-interested groups will definitely prove a tough opponent!
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