Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Interview info!

I interview a teacher at a Memphis City School. I asked her a few questions about her feelings towards the brand “Every Child, Everyday, Colley Bound.”
“I, as well as most of my teacher friends, feel that the MCS slogan "Every child, every day, college bound" is rather misleading and unrealistic if you take it literally. The former superintendent who coined the phrase, said that her intent was that every child would receive some type of further training after high school, whether it be college, some type of training school, etc. In other words, a furthering of a child's education. In that respect it would make sense, but that is not the way the public, or even teachers, perceive that statement. And certainly everyone is aware that not every person is destined for "college". Perhaps the wording could be changed to be more appropriate (every child, every day, higher bound; or some other such phrase to convery the meaning). The statement would be more inclusive to all students, whether going to college, entering a technical path, entering the military, or even a student with a disability who might enter a group home or training program.”

1 comment:

Meghan Lyons said...

Sounds like you had a very interesting and informative interview with this Memphis City School Teacher. I’m glad that you are progressing with information that helps you develop and support your final paper. It has been difficult for me to find as much local information on health care as I am not from this area. Keep up the great work Courtney!