Santo Domingo.- The elementary school Domingo Perez Ozuna, in the mountain village of La Cabirma, Jarabacoa, was the best qualified in the CLACE 2011 study published Wednesday night by the Think and Grow Foundation.
the private school Porfirio Morales in Moca, won first place in the middle school ranking, while Marillac, in the National District, won in the technical and high school category.
The “scholastic ranking” analyzed 5,515 public and private schools, with 4,564 getting a “D” (deficient), below 55 points’ only 397 obtained an “A,” with 85 points and more; 254 reached B, of 70 to 84 points; 300 are C, from 55 to 69 points.
The study found that 90.7% (2,377) of the public schools, and 75.91% (873) of the elementary and middle private schools were ranked D.
The study was based on the educative center’s performance, on the number of students which passed the four subjects in the national tests, and regardless of the evaluations or grades the schools reported.
Written by: RoyStone, 26 Jan 2012 9:23 AM
From: Australia
"School in mountain village takes top grades" - or "how to take a damning report and make it look like good news".
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
The “scholastic ranking” analyzed 5,515 public and private schools, with 4,564 getting a "D"<-----Shet, 83%.... and the campesinos are smarter, which is not bad, some aren't tainted by the struggle of the city life, just look at all the bodegeros, grameros, restaruant onwers, the Compare foods, the Associated and all campesinos from San Jose De Las Mata.
To have 83% of all schools with Ds' is appalling.
Written by: juanb, 26 Jan 2012 11:01 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Pointing out one good school out of thousands instead of talking primarily about the abysmal ratings of our schools in general is a "spin" that only Ricardolito could love.
Written by: Atabey, 26 Jan 2012 11:40 AM
From: United States, NYC
The abysmal failure of our schools reflect the VAST traditional underfunding of education in our country. Many generations and Presidents have contributed to its failure. So let's be guided by some level of historical balance and reflection on this issue.
The study in Listin Diario reflects the very poor outcomes that come from spending LESS THAN 2% OF PIB OR GDP AVE PER YEAR THE LAST 40 YEARS.
On the positive, it's worth knowing the breakdown of the problem at hand before seeking to address the enormity of the challenge ahead. It will take vast improvements in both public and private institutions of learning to turn the lack of educational achievement around in DR. Both the home front and the formal institutions of learning, schools, need to be on the same page.
Yet, without adequately funding levels to support a national drive, little progress can be expected.
Costa Rica and other nations have improved their educational levels by spending 5-7% of GDP.
Written by: Atabey, 26 Jan 2012 11:41 AM
From: United States, NYC
And I see NO REASON why DR, under a well managed approach, can not do the same over time. And this last point, "over time" needs to be kept in mind. We aren't going to see this vast turnaround within one or two Presidential terms! The problem stems from many generations of neglectful underfunding and even with the best of intentions on the part of all will take, at least 1 generation, to see solid improvement.
And let's not forget that there exist the challenge of addressing the vast Adult illiteracy population!
It is good and sensible to have the numbers, however awful they may be, to lend us targets to address. If 83% of schools are rated "D" let's seek to lower this number by 50% over the next 4 years. Steady headway will in the end decrease this problem and facilitate better fruit for the nation.
Written by: lovingit, 26 Jan 2012 11:46 AM
From: United States, Delaware
Appalling for the 83%.. but a wake up call report! We know education is bad, but reports like this shed more and more light on the issue.. and for those private schools within that 83%, they should probably discredited!
Written by: Atabey, 26 Jan 2012 11:49 AM
From: United States, NYC
Lovingit,
Correcto 100%
Private schools will now be "bajo la lupa" And no more hiding under the lack of statistical data collection. The PISA standards are the ones we should aim for, as it's an international standard that will, if we take up the challenge, steer DR towards REAL WORLD STANDARDS.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
PISA is a triennial survey of the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds. It is the
product of .... performance standards across schools in the entire education
system.
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/15/13/39725224.pdfProgramme for International Student Assessment - Wikipedia, the ...
PISA claims to measure education's application to real-life problems and ... To
fulfill OECD requirements, each country must draw a sample of at least 5000 ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prog...._International_Student_AssessmentMore resources are needed because 2.3% of GDP " just ain't gonna cut the mustard"
From: United States
Considering the time the students attend and subject factor in heavily. The need for reform is great and very few are prepared for the 21st century where computers rule.
Written by: Atabey, 26 Jan 2012 12:11 PM
From: United States, NYC
Where minds rule!
Study Plato: ideas rule the world, and, as men's minds will receive new ideas,
laying aside the old and effete, the world will advance.
Eliminating illiteracy is one national challenge, developing solid minds is the far greater challenge and will offer DR vast future potential. But let's at least conquer the first hills while not losing sight of the truly wondrous reaches of the mountains of enlightenment that follow.
From: Denmark
But, hey isnt this much better than in Upper Volta???
Written by: RoyStone, 28 Jan 2012 7:03 PM
From: Australia
ScandiViking,
You mean Burkina Faso? Shhhh...
I see the heading now ....
"Dominican education not the worst in the world"
"After several world tours with his entourage of 65, the President of the Dominican Republic is delighted to announce he has discovered a country with even worse literacy rates than this one.
A massive celebration took place at the palace to congratulate the 12 Dominican Ministers for Education and their staff of 550 deputies, chauffeurs, butlers and chefs. In other education news, he also announced a project to replace his library that was completely burned last week - all 3 books, and 2 he hadn't even finished coloring-in yet."
Written by: Atabey, 28 Feb 2012 5:11 PM
From: United States, NYC
Written by: Arcangel96, 28 Feb 2012 5:04 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Atabey,
From which study are you quoting?...thanks.
Este estudio.
From: Dominican Republic
Atabey,
LOL!!! I just found this post by chance...got it!
Thanks..
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To have 83% of all schools with Ds' is appalling.
Pointing out one good school out of thousands instead of talking primarily about the abysmal ratings of our schools in general is a "spin" that only Ricardolito could love.
The study in Listin Diario reflects the very poor outcomes that come from spending LESS THAN 2% OF PIB OR GDP AVE PER YEAR THE LAST 40 YEARS.
On the positive, it's worth knowing the breakdown of the problem at hand before seeking to address the enormity of the challenge ahead. It will take vast improvements in both public and private institutions of learning to turn the lack of educational achievement around in DR. Both the home front and the formal institutions of learning, schools, need to be on the same page.
Yet, without adequately funding levels to support a national drive, little progress can be expected.
Costa Rica and other nations have improved their educational levels by spending 5-7% of GDP.
And let's not forget that there exist the challenge of addressing the vast Adult illiteracy population!
It is good and sensible to have the numbers, however awful they may be, to lend us targets to address. If 83% of schools are rated "D" let's seek to lower this number by 50% over the next 4 years. Steady headway will in the end decrease this problem and facilitate better fruit for the nation.
Correcto 100%
Private schools will now be "bajo la lupa" And no more hiding under the lack of statistical data collection. The PISA standards are the ones we should aim for, as it's an international standard that will, if we take up the challenge, steer DR towards REAL WORLD STANDARDS.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
PISA is a triennial survey of the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds. It is the
product of .... performance standards across schools in the entire education
system.
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/15/13/39725224.pdf
Programme for International Student Assessment - Wikipedia, the ...
PISA claims to measure education's application to real-life problems and ... To
fulfill OECD requirements, each country must draw a sample of at least 5000 ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prog...._International_Student_Assessment
More resources are needed because 2.3% of GDP " just ain't gonna cut the mustard"
Study Plato: ideas rule the world, and, as men's minds will receive new ideas,
laying aside the old and effete, the world will advance.
Eliminating illiteracy is one national challenge, developing solid minds is the far greater challenge and will offer DR vast future potential. But let's at least conquer the first hills while not losing sight of the truly wondrous reaches of the mountains of enlightenment that follow.
You mean Burkina Faso? Shhhh...
I see the heading now ....
"Dominican education not the worst in the world"
"After several world tours with his entourage of 65, the President of the Dominican Republic is delighted to announce he has discovered a country with even worse literacy rates than this one.
A massive celebration took place at the palace to congratulate the 12 Dominican Ministers for Education and their staff of 550 deputies, chauffeurs, butlers and chefs. In other education news, he also announced a project to replace his library that was completely burned last week - all 3 books, and 2 he hadn't even finished coloring-in yet."
Written by: Arcangel96, 28 Feb 2012 5:04 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Atabey,
From which study are you quoting?...thanks.
Este estudio.
LOL!!! I just found this post by chance...got it!
Thanks..
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