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Wash U involves multiple schools, depts. in KIPP sponsorship
02/11/08 17:49 Categories: Other
Some are excited about Wash U.'s sponsorship of KIPP charter schools in St. Louis because it provides more options for families in the city, some because Wash U is one of the first "elite" schools to sponsor a charter school. Some like the data. I'm excited because I believe Wash U won't just write a report once a year; I think they will be an active sponsor.
❝The University expects to have significant involvement in the success of this new school.❞
This involvement isn't just tutoring although I'm sure undergrads and master's level students will work directly with kids. Faculty and doctoral students will perform research, which should provide interesting info on charter schools.
❝But he [Robert Wild], thinks the many different university schools — education, social work and others — can all get involved. KIPP schools would provide undergrads and faculty alike with real-world exploration and real-world research.❞
A top-ranked school of social work working with the ed dept. provides for exciting opportunities. The different schools working together isn't just happy talk; the dean of George warren Brown School of Social Work is officially involved. The reputation will be on the line.
Since Wash U emphasizes science education research and projects, I would watch to see if the KIPP schools follow suit.
I'm aware that KIPP schools are controversial, but I'll be eagerly following this partnership.