The “hedgehog concept” in Nebraska:
We accept high levels of learning for all students as the fundamental purpose of our schools and therefore we are willing to examine all practices in light of impact on learning.
Trends in Nebraska public education-
1. Fewer districts, more smaller districts.
2. More minority, greater levels of poverty
3. Greater needs, fewer supports
4. Graduation projections
Student attendance 2009-10
21,964 students missed more than 20 days (8%)
1,513 Grades 1 & 2 students missed more than 20 days
Correlation between attendance and scores on State reading test
Grade 11- less than 20 days–102 average score
Grade 11- more than 20 days–72 average score
All students high school graduates, college and career ready.
Where we need to go:
Improve student achievement
Narrow achievement gaps
Increase graduation and college enrollment rates
Nebraska jobs projection
66% of all jobs will require some postsecondary training beyond high school in the next decade
All children can learn
All means ALL
