Ready Schools

From: Kristie Kauerz
Email: kkauerz@ecs.org
Date: May 19, 2005

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As promised, here are the "10 Keys to Ready Schools" as defined by the National Education Goals Panel. You can ready the full Goals Panel Ready Schools Report here: http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/negp/Reports/readysch.pdf

[1] Ready Schools smooth the transition between home and school;

[2] Ready Schools strive for continuity between early care and education programs and elementary schools;

[3] Ready Schools help children learn and make sense of their complex and exciting world;

[4] Ready Schools are committed to the success of every child;

[5] Ready Schools are committed to the success of every teacher and every adult who interacts with children during the school day;

[6] Ready Schools introduce or expand approaches that have been shown to raise achievement;

[7] Ready Schools are learning organizations that alter practices and programs if they do not benefit children;

[8] Ready Schools serve children in communities;

[9] Ready Schools take responsibility for results;

[10] Ready Schools have strong leadership and leaders.

I am always looking for real-life examples of successes -- and challenges -- to these ready school "keys." I'd love to hear about any from your own work.... Kristie.