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...turn of the century, the Chelseadistrict and its high school in particular "setthe pattern for America," with progressivecurricula and high standards, Silber said. "It wasa specialized and advanced institution--not aremedial...
...Silber said that in the Chelsea schoolstoday, more than half the students drop out orlack a background in English, and many of thestudents graduate functionally illiterate. Thesefigures reflect what Silber said is a steadydecline nationwide of primary and secondaryschooling that has taken place over the past 50 to60 years...
...present time, thousands are handeddiplomas who are not only functionally illiteratebut are also incapable of making a transaction ata five-and-dime store," Silber said...
...expanded school day, increased support forremedial students, a heightened focus on earlyeducation and a commitment to bilingual educationemphasizing English are major tenets of theChelsea reform program, Silber said...
...Chelsea is becoming a model for educationalreform and improvement," said Silber, "A model forMassachusetts, and I think in time for the UnitedStates...