Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?: A blog hosted by Scott Elias. On February 8, 2012, Scott Elias, posted a blog on Convening a Professional Study Group. Mrs. Elias made some very compelling points about schools going into panic mode when their state test scores are not high enough. Based on his research about 65% of students are proficient in reading and writing and less then 40% are proficient in math. She argument over schools entering the panic mode, is that they are ultimately not changing anything. Once they make the quota, they will return back to the same teaching methods. Mrs. Elias has formed a group at his school that will change and improve the way the students are taught. Hopefully, to avoid any more complications in the future.
Recently, Mrs. Elias, has posted that she finds herself questioning her choice to return to school for a PhD. Like many of us we will question the choices that we make in life. She makes a valid point; regardless of what we have going on in our lives, there will always be something. I find myself questioning this regularly, 'why am I back in school? I already have a degree, just do that.' However, it is nice to know that when and if the times comes, I will have the option to do something else.
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