Asst. Principal Olayinka Alege Likes Guy’s Toes

Tampa Bay, Florida When ever an educational story crosses the wire, my interest is automatically piqued, especially when the topic turns into pro-active measures to increase curricular accountability.  All levels of education are extremely important – from elementary school all the way through high school (and college). And although most elementary and Jr. High students don’t really mind having to attend school to study and learn, a contingent of high school students only show up because they have to or they simply enjoy the “social” aspects of being around their peers. So the battle ensues:  How do you make a high school student accountable for their failing grades?  Well, some parents are raising their eyebrows at the method of punishment Asst. Principal for Curriculum Olayinka Alege has chosen. [Read more...]