

The school is very concerned with data - making sure that students are tested (no matter the circumstance) without providing the necessary tools - more. Holmes Elementary, a bottom five percent K-8 school and part of Detroit Public. Many of the teachers lack the knowledge and awareness of international students - and there are many.Ħ. Matchbook launched its blended learning turnaround model in 2011 with A.L. So, these students do not actually receive support to learn the English language. The bilingual staff members that are there are only used as support staff, but this is not for ELL support it is just for support in reading. MATCHBOOK LEARNING SCHOOLS OF INDIANA IS CURRENTLY RANKED IN THE TOP 10 FOR TRANSFERS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON INDIANA DEPARTMENT EDUCATION. There are no bilingual, classroom teachers to effectively help the students. Staff members, including the administration, are culturally ignorant of staff and students of color. However, MBL very rarely looks out for the health and safety of teachers which can be shown with how often the school was/is open during the covid-19 pandemic (very often - even with many schools closed).ĥ. The school attempts to "save" students by providing food and clothes often which is one benefit. Feedback is not provided on observations. Homework is not even a requirement at the school. There is a lack of academic accountability for parents and teachers alike.

You may find yourself one day being a substitute teacher for a class and then a reading interventionist all in a matter of 30 minutes.ģ. Matchbook Learning (MBL) remains short-staffed with support staff almost everyday. Therefore, classroom teachers are left with very little support to help those students in their academic journeys.Ģ. SPED and ELL students do not receive the necessary support as detailed in their IEPs and ILPs.
