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How U.S. Schools could be different



Smartphones / tablets could not be allowed in schools

Teachers with inappropriate behavior / misconduct could not still work with children, face criminal / civil charges, and be listed on a registry

U.S. students could not be arrested for minor offenses / have unnecessarily negative experiences with school police

Active shooter drills could be evidence-based and not cause contagion / trauma / prepare future attackers

Rowing could ease divisions among gangs and be offered by schools

School lunches could be designed by age group / have takeaway options

School lunches could have less food waste / share excess food

School lunches could use reusable utensils

Teachers could help diagnose vision problems / deliver eyecare

Charter schools could be more regulated and accountable

Elements of KIPP charter schools could improve educational outcomes

Dyslexia could be screened for in kindergarten and prisons

Schools could use different student safety procedures

Schools could have more social workers

Public schools could have less money if students go elsewhere

Learning disabilities could be better identified and addressed in schools

Schools could have smaller class sizes / more teachers

Schools could have air conditioners

Schools could encourage parental engagement

Teachers could visit parents at home

Schools could not cut funding for art, music, or drama programs

Schools could start / end later

U.S. teachers could be paid more

Students could be able to see at school

Relationship building and data analysis could increase graduation rates

Job readiness skills / career development could be taught in schools

Financial literacy could be taught in high schools

Networks of schools implementing proven programs could lead to school reform

Children could not be shamed / put into debt if they cannot pay for school lunch

National educational, scientific, and historical standards could be set for school textbooks