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Joe Rodriguez oral history transcript

A transcript of an oral history of Joe Rodriguez on Century High School and recent events such as the Iraq War and budget cuts. Mr. Rodriguez felt the war in Iraq provided opportunities for meaningful discussions for students, and teachers in the social studies classes. The bulk of the interview discusses the state’s school funding cut that led to the district removing 17 days from the academic calendar. During the interview, Mr. Rodriguez expresses his thoughts on the opening of Liberty High School. He states that it will be an expense that in the long run is good for the school district. The Waiver vote ended with all four high schools voting to be on block scheduling, allowing more time in the classroom for each class. he also explains concern about the “No Child Left Behind” act for three reasons: Firstly – it is minimally funded by the federal government, Second – it is being mandated in a way that is counter productive to public schools, and Third – it is done in isolation, there is no cohesive program.

Rodriguez, Joe

Century High School Project

Education

Hillsboro (Or.)

1 vol.

English

WCM_OH_124

In Copyright

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