Jonathan Supovitz -The Challenge of Education Reform

Jonathan Cipav discusses the challenges of education reform, focusing on scaling successful models across diverse schools and districts. He highlights the localized nature of the US education system and the backlash against centralized standards like the Common Core. Cipav emphasizes that while education cannot solve all societal issues, it plays a crucial role in improving life chances. He outlines three strategies for reform: balancing support and accountability, fostering a culture of learning, and building capacity among educators. The talk stresses the need for systemic change to enhance educational experiences nationwide.

What is the main challenge in education reform according to Jonathan Cipav?

• Reducing class sizes

• Improving teacher salaries

• Scaling successful educational practices

• Finding more funding for schools

How does the U.S. education system differ from most other countries?

• It focuses more on technology

• It is more centralized

• It has a national curriculum

• It is highly localized

Which of the following is NOT one of the three strategies for tackling education reform mentioned by Jonathan Cipav?

• Creating a culture of learning and improvement

• Building capacity of teachers and leaders

• Increasing standardized testing

• Balancing support and accountability

What is a key factor in improving educational experiences according to the video?

• Implementing more exams

• Increasing the number of schools

• Reducing the number of subjects taught

• Building the capacity of teachers and leaders

What does Jonathan Cipav suggest is necessary for a culture of learning?

• Focus solely on performance outcomes

• Direct delivery of lectures

• Multiple entry points and contextualized problems

• Strict adherence to a single teaching method

What is the relationship between funding and training in education as discussed in the video?

• Increased funding leads to less training

• Decreased funding results in less training

• More funding decreases the need for training

• Funding has no impact on training

What is the tension in education between performance and learning?

• Performance and learning are equally prioritized

• There is no tension between performance and learning

• Learning is prioritized over performance

• Performance is prioritized over learning