Assignment:
In the Discussion, you debated your position on an issue related to the case study you selected. What did you discover as you debated with your colleagues about an issue this week? Did you or a colleague uncover information that made you consider altering your position? Perhaps the debate helped you to realize how much more you need to know before you are completely clear about your position. As a leader in education, you must stay abreast of the issues that matter in your specialization, regularly deepening and refreshing your knowledge to stay informed.
Discussion one or two Pages
Post the stakeholder role you are assuming. Then, post an explanation of how you, in the particular role you are assuming, might respond to the new information in the articles you found and in Document Set 2 for your case study. In your explanation, be sure to:
1. Evaluate whether the new information is based on reliable sources and whether the information is relevant to the issue.
2. Explain your position on the case study issue from the perspective of the role you are assuming and how this new information informs this position.
3. Explain the steps you might take to follow-up on this information based on your role and your position on the issue.
Stakeholders
• The State Department of Education
• School administrators
• Teachers
• Students
• Parents
• Educational specialists
• Politicians
• Business leaders
• Employers
• Advocacy groups
• The community at large
Document Set 2
• Document 5: A simulated editorial from a school administrator detailing concerns and issues with implementation of the Common Core State Standards
• Document 6: A simulated magazine article that illustrates some the issues regarding a set of uniform standards and expectations for English Language Learners
• Document 7: A simulated blog post with relevant comments about the concern that a common set of standards might exclude such disciplines as art and music
• Document 8: Simulated blog posts about the Common Core State Standards and special education.