They Behave For Me What does one of the country's leading CEOs have to say about curriculum, attendance, and more?
Nov 8, 2024
Stuart Lock, CEO of Advantage Schools, shares his insights from a rich background in education as a teacher and leader. He dives into pressing issues like the current state of curriculum and the challenges of maintaining school attendance, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19. Stuart critiques superficial reforms and emphasizes the need for substantive educational changes. He also discusses the emotional complexities leaders face during school inspections and the resilience required to lift underperforming schools, shaping a brighter future for students.
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Knowledge-Rich Curriculum Implementation
- Schools haven't fully implemented knowledge-rich curricula.
- Focus on improving knowledge implementation instead of moving past it.
Superficial Curriculum Changes
- Many curriculum changes are superficial, like renaming roles or creating documents.
- These changes don't affect what students learn in the classroom.
Student Inattention
- Student inattention is a major issue in classrooms.
- This hinders effective curriculum delivery, regardless of quality.