The State of Oregon tried OBE under the School-To-Work Opportunities Act signed into Law in 1994 and Oregon's Education Act for the 21st Century or also known as the Katz Bill in 1991. This implementation was widely regarded as a preliminary set-up for the future of the entire Nation.
Cottage Grove High school's tried the program which changed the traditional Carnegie Unit model for achieving a diploma with CIM Certificate of Mastery. Here are some results of this change.
- 20% drop out rate
- SAT scores severely droppped
- Students who voiced dislike for the program were moved to 'alternative learning sites' until their attitude changed toward the program. If they failed the outcomes they could not receive the CIM. (Remediation until they confromed)
- Career paths were dictated and aligned for students
- Colleges outside of Oregon will not accept the CIM for entrance
I found another district in Oregon vehemently fighting against OBE, this time it was an Elementary school named Grayslake. William Spady was brought in as their consultant and parents formed a website called Watch District 46 to help fight a program they considered: too controversial, failure rate was too high, had unmeasurable objectives and does not allow parental input.
I highly suggest reading these two excerpts from their website:
Key Reasons Against using William Spady or His strategic Design Process In Our District
Consultant Gets Tough Advice
TRACKING
I would like to spend a little more time on the tracking aspect of this model. I know my writings are being compiled as I write them and placed in a file. I find the thought hard to digest.Why is the fine details of a persons life needed? The federal government gleans this information through grants given to the State. Why is the government dictating workforce requirements to the State? Why do they need my child's social security number? What makes me sick is I willingly give them this information every school year.
The NCEE (The National Center on Education and Economy) is developing a "labor market system" that is "fully computerized". WHY?
Again, why is the Department of Labor involved in any way with education?
Socialism and Labor go hand in hand...just look at this video of the NEA's (National Education Association -Labor Union) admission that their goal isn't "about the children" but about "power".
Think ahead on this issue...Do you want your child pigeon holed into a job that suits the government needs (power and control for their benefit) or one that they will be fulfilled in by using their God given talents cultivated by their choices.
Take these examples of how the system manipulates:
A Mother in Rochester Minnesota told me (Brannon Howse) her daughter wanted to be an accountant yet the school counselor told her that she was not qualified. The counselor gave the student a list of careers for which he felt the girl was qualified and included the suggestion she become a hair dresser.
Let's return to the happenings in Oregon- "The students in Oregon may choose from six career tracks-but not one of these career tracks is college bound."
Thanks to Brannon Howse once again, all credit for research due to him.
ARTICLES TO READ for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Education Slogan and Dollars by Kerby Anderson
Look for Another Big Spending Boondoggle by Phyllis Schlafly
Perpetuating Federal Spending on Education by Phyllis Schlafly
American Education Fails because It Isn't Education by Tom DeWeese
Education Policy: Lesson-Learned? by Rebecca Hagelin
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