Tutoring Needs Are Met in the Chicago Schools
Below is a MRR and PLR article in category Reference Education -> subcategory K-12 Education.
Tutoring Needs Fulfilled in Chicago Schools
Overview
Large classrooms and students falling behind in their education are major issues nationwide. There are not enough teachers to provide individualized instruction, and many parents cannot afford private tutoring. Often, parents are unable to tutor their children due to their own educational limitations or because they are working multiple jobs to support their families.
Initiative Introduction
In 2005, the Chicago schools received crucial support from the U.S. Department of Education with the launch of the A.I.M. High! program (Advancing Individual Mastery). This initiative provides after-school supplemental tutoring for low-performing students in Chicago schools that have failed to meet adequate yearly progress for three consecutive years under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
Program Details
Tutoring is offered at the child's school at no cost for students in grades one through twelve. Each class has a maximum of 15 students, and each student can receive up to 20 weeks of instruction, including 60-80 hours in reading and math. Tutors, who are highly qualified and certified, receive professional development. They develop individualized plans for each student, focused on specific achievement objectives and timelines. Instructional materials used are nationally recognized, and special accommodations are made for children with special needs.
Acknowledgments and Impact
Chicago schools Superintendent Arne Duncan praised U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings for cutting through bureaucratic red tape to implement this program. At a ceremony attended by Secretary Spellings, Mayor Richard Daley, and various officials, Duncan expressed gratitude. The program promises a significant positive impact on students' futures, increasing their chances of attending college and equipping them with skills necessary for the workforce.
Spelling emphasized that A.I.M. High! represents a valuable opportunity for collaboration between the U.S. Department of Education and school districts to support student success. It’s a beneficial arrangement for schools, educators, the community, parents, and especially the students.
In summary, this initiative marks a new era of cooperation aimed at ensuring academic success for all students, creating a brighter future for those in Chicago schools.
You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Tutoring Needs Are Met in the Chicago Schools.
You can browse and read all the articles for free. If you want to use them and get PLR and MRR rights, you need to buy the pack. Learn more about this pack of over 100 000 MRR and PLR articles.