October+15th

~Meg

In order to create quality schools national education policy should support reform and vice versa. Current policy does not support curriculum agenda that seeks to support and further develop student self-esteem. The "nay sayers" insist that student high self esteem is not a "necessary" pre-condition for achievement 73. I would assert that "self-esteem" and "achievement" are not mutually exclusive, rather they are co-evolutionary. this is the classic Chicken and egg debate.

Glasser and Maslow would posit that considering a students well-being, including self-esteem are precursors for student growth and achievement. How can teachers ignore students' basic needs, particularly issues around self-esteem. If students are hungry or not feeling good about themselves; THEY ARE NOT READY TO LEARN

~ Lisa