Turning Points 2000 - Chapter 1: A Decade Later

Chapter one begins by letting us know that this book stems from its original Turning Points, and that the original has been implemented in schools and has been successful. It is good to hear that the information and techniques this book will be providing can be successful. Also it lets us know that Middle Schools have kind of been ignored, but in all actuality it is a prime time for young adolescents to learn and develop. Turning Points is about creating change within the Middle Schools so as to provide a better education for students. Change seems to be key in this book, which is great. This world and children's minds are constantly evolving and changing, and so should education. Education has to keep up with the times.

I think it is a great idea to transform middle schools. I have actually heard before that middle schools are kind of like a limbo between grade school and high school. No education should be a kind of limbo, it should always provide a chance for students to grow and learn. I really think that the age students are at while in middle school is a vital age. It is the age where you can make or break them, where they discover what school really means to them. I really like the fact that the ideas in this book have been applied to schools already. It shows us, as teachers, that this stuff from the book really does work so we should really take it into consideration. Change is great, especially when you know you can get good results.