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Achievement Culture

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WE’VE GROWN TIRED OF RACING TO NOWHERE

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Problems

  • Too much work that follows you home
  • Lack of communication/empathy between teachers and students
  • Over-scheduling, specifically regarding AP classes
  • Over-testing
  • Valuing width over breadth

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Consequences

  • Cheating
  • Disengagement
  • Poor Mental Health
  • Loss of childhood
  • Lack of balance

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Solutions

  • Less busy work
  • Meaningful assignments that engage students
  • Teacher support and encouragement
  • Connections to our lives - not just a test
  • Cap number of AP classes
  • Encouragement to follow our passions (AP Academy)