January, 2012
State of Education
Finding and Implementing "Game Changers"
Yesterday, our quest in public education was finding ways to help all students make continuous academic improvement. This includes improvement for children of all ethnicities, ages, languages and circumstances. Our challenge today is to implement what we found and then continue to learn and refine as we move forward. The capacity to continuously learn and refine from implementation is crucial to accelerating improvement - to making effective change. In sports, we refer to this as "game changers".
In February's 2012 Riverside County State of Education Address, I will be sharing the results of some of the "game changers" taking place in schools across the county. Here is just a sampling:
In 1999, when the state's new Academic Performance Index (API) student assessment system was first put into place, only 14% of the schools in Riverside County were scoring in the top 30% (700-1,000). By 2011, that number had increased to 84%.
On top of that, the Riverside County-wide API score has increased from 591 in 1999 to 777 in 2011, a 186 point gain - we're tied for first place in the state in student API growth!
It's more important than ever for all of us to be aware of how our students are faring as more and more is being expected of public education at the same time our schools continue to face strong economic headwinds. For our children, their families, our communities, and the county's economic future, we look forward to seeing you at one of the 2012 Riverside County State of Education addresses.
On February 9th, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Young will deliver the 2012 Riverside County State of Education Address during a luncheon at the Palm Springs Convention Center, co-hosted by the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce. On February 16th, Superintendent Young will deliver the 2012 Riverside County State of Education Address during a luncheon at the Riverside Convention Center, with the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce co-hosting. Each event begins at 11:30 a.m. For more information and registration, look under "Upcoming Events" on the website of the Riverside County Office of Education, at www.rcoe.us.
Regards,
Kenneth M. Young
Riverside County Superintendent of Schools
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