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How Can We Fix It?

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    Let the Funding Follow the Students

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    Allow education dollars to follow students to choose digital courses and other learning opportunities, with at least part of the funds tied to showing learning success.

    For more information:

    • http://education.i2i.org/2012/05/online-course-level-funding-toward-colorado-secondary-self-blended-learning-options/
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    Restructure Central Admin

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    Restructure central administrative services to save money and direct extra dollars to school sites and classrooms.

    • http://www.ediswatching.org/2011/04/falcon-49-takes-another-noteworthy-bold-step-in-following-innovative-path/
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    Reward Great Teachers

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    Pay teachers and school leaders based on their proven effectiveness, rather than determining salaries by seniority and academic degrees.

    For more information:

    • http://education.i2i.org/2011/03/pioneering-teacher-compensation-reform-k-12-educator-pay-innovation-in-colorado/
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    Transparent School Grading

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    Develop a transparent school grading system that is easy for parents to understand and use in making important education decisions.

    For more information:

    • http://ColoradoSchoolGrades.com
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    K-12 Scholarship Programs

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    Create K-12 scholarship programs to provide immediate options and help to students in need.

    For more information:

    • http://education.i2i.org/2013/02/a-scholarship-tax-credit-program-for-colorado/
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    Let Students Advance at their Own Pace

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    Make the state’s testing and accountability systems flexible enough to allow students to advance at their own pace, as they demonstrate mastery of the material.

    For more information:

    • http://education.i2i.org/2012/03/the-future-of-colorado-digital-learning-crafting-a-policy-roadmap-for-reform/
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    Use Scientifically-Based Reading Instruction

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    Promote the use of scientifically-based reading instruction in elementary classrooms, ensuring all teachers are adequately prepared to do the job.

    • http://www.powershow.com/view/e42a-N2M2M/The_Reading_Crisis_Why_Thousands_of_Colorados_Kids_Arent_Learning_to_Read_powerpoint_ppt_presentation
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    Make it Easier to Invest in Effective Teachers

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    Streamline or eliminate the costly, time-consuming process to remove poorly performing teachers from their paid classroom duties.

    For more information:

    • http://education.i2i.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Dismissal-Flow-Chart.pdf
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