Why are Students Not Learning on the School Bus?: The Future of Learning Outside the Classroom in American Schools

by Keshia L. Gaines

So . . . Why Are Students NOT Learning On The School Bus? According to Dr. Keshia L. Gaines, students should learn from academic content on the school bus and other unique learning areas (the bus stop, cafeteria, playgrounds, bathrooms, academic clothing, etc.). The key to improving America's educational system, Gaines believes, is to allow students to learn outside the classroom. Since students are not meeting academic expectations in the general classroom, it is important to consider all methods and areas for students to learn. Dr. Gaines founded Bus-stop 2 Bus-stop, LLC and created the Bus-stop 2 Bus-stop learning method to help students increase academic achievement in fun, innovative ways. Th e idea behind the Bus-stop 2 Bus-stop learning method is that students will be exposed to academic content starting at the school bus stop. Students will continue to be exposed to academic content throughout their school hours until they get dropped off at that same bus stop at the end of the school day. This book is designed for use in various education courses, educational leadership positions, and for general reading by anyone who is worried about the future of our children and educational systems. For entry-level students in education, this book provides insight and new ways to improve academic achievement in America. This book is also appropriate for various upper-level courses because of its research components, references, discussion questions, and journal activities. The purpose of this book is to explain the Bus-stop 2 Bus-stop learning method and to ultimately improve the current educational system in America.

152 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

Reviews

[A.J. Carmichael]

As a parent, it is important to me that my children get all the education and learning they can, whenever they can. Most the time, once a child steps off the school bus, they are done for the day and it is hard to keep them motivated. This book gives in depth ways and ideas on increasing learning in environments other than the school room, such as the cafeteria, bathrooms, the school bus, school bus stop, playgrounds, etc.. This method is very smart and revolutionary. Her video on youtube is awesome and really gives a better idea of what this book is about. I believe this should be adopted across the standard school educational program and incorporated into teaching classes for professors. Especially since these kids are our next generation. She makes such excellent points about there being more than a "boxed" class room for getting education and this method developed by Dr. Gaines is really catching, google her name or the method and a wealth of information pops up. I would highly recommend this to any parent, teacher, or educators.