Reflection Paper 8

The first wave of reform was the requirement of teachers and students to have more texting and courses on their performances. The second wave of reform was when teachers were given more power and control over their school. Finally, the third wave of reform was when the schools were required to offer services such as healthcare, transportation, social services, etc, to students to ensure that they be taught in a proper teaching environment. I think that the third wave of reform is so dominant because of all the benefits students receive whether or not they are wealthy or struggling. It is so well liked because it gives parents the peace of mind that their child will be well cared for since they’re not present with their child. It is especially comforting to the parents who are having financial problems and might not be able to pay for the services if payment was required. It is one less thing parents have to worry about; their safety is provided for as soon as the child is entered into the school. Parents aren’t as concerned with their child being tested as they are with the health and wellbeing of their child. I think that a safe and secure environment is what parents look for when choosing what school they want their child to attend. If a school doesn’t offer protection or any benefits at all I doubt that parents would even consider sending their child to that school. I also think that the requirements for parents choosing a school are the same as when you choose a job. The main thing you are looking for when choosing a job is the benefits you will receive from that position. Whether or not those benefits are what you’re looking for is what determines if you plan on taking the job. Those decisions apply the same way when choosing the school for your child to attend. A safe environment is also a key face in the decision and even if the school is not in the safest neighborhood parents have the satisfaction of knowing that the school is protected in some way whether it be police officers or guards. That is why I think the third wave of reform is the most dominant wave of the three.