Many of the teachers lack the knowledge and awareness of international students - and there are many.Ħ. MATCHBOOK LEARNING SCHOOLS OF INDIANA IS CURRENTLY RANKED IN THE TOP 10 FOR TRANSFERS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON INDIANA DEPARTMENT EDUCATION. 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. 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. Matchbook Learning took over the lowest-performing indianapolis public school, seeking to transform the school and its students with our vision, model. The school attempts to 'save' students by providing food and clothes often which is one benefit. Matchbook Learning corporate office is located in 1163 N Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46222, United States and has 45 employees. 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.

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