![]() Forty-one percent is the LOWEST percentage of students that have felt that way in at least a decade. In the Statesman article, it highlights that 41 percent of students feel SHS prepared them well for college, but that statistic has no context. On the D125 website, under the “about” tab, click on “district documents” and then “student satisfaction surveys.” The one year follow up survey reveals that students have felt less and less prepared since EBR was created. The timeline is worth keeping in mind when looking at what graduates of SHS have said about their first year in college. EBR was not fully implemented across all departments until 2019. ![]() I was one of those teachers and that is why my frustration was perhaps, larger than most-because I had been trying it and revising it and voicing concerns about it not working for years longer than most SHS teachers. A small minority of teachers were piloting it during those first few years. This was just the beginning of a gradual phase in of EBR. First, EBR was not fully implemented in 2012. However, there was some context and additional information that I think your readers should know. That is why I was buoyed to see your article finally validating some of the criticism that I highlighted. Most of these people supported me fully but did not want to speak publicly for fear of retribution from SHS admin. When I left, I received dozens and dozens of messages of support from students, alumni, parents, faculty and even teachers from other schools where SHS’s model was being implemented. Despite this, last year I left abruptly and regrettably because my frustrations with EBR went unheard for years and when I finally vented in an exasperated attempt to be heard, SHS admin dismissed my concerns, ignored my professional opinion and used my frustration as an opportunity to threaten me into compliance. And, I had become a leading teacher in my field nationally. I had been awarded three Ambassador Awards. I was honored as a teacher who made a difference in students lives year after year. I was a passionate and dedicated teacher devoting those decades to my students whole-heartedly. As you may know, I taught at SHS for 23 years. I was excited to see the coverage you gave to the criticisms of EBR. The original story “Radio Silence” can be found here.
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