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Re: Barriers to Entry: Why schools DON'T join FIRST
The largest barrier that I see is teacher buy in.
Most programs start with teachers in the respective schools.
Most wont want to do it, even in our own school.
Without knowing the full potential "experience" that FIRST can bring, its a hard sell when you find out the cost, time, experience and support that you need.
We can present all day long about why FIRST is important in changing the culture of the type of students that we have today. But, as long as other programs are available, there are other options.
I think people that do FIRST have a special interest in doing it that certainly outweighs the barriers.
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However, I think the laws of physics indicate that doing so is going to be very difficult at best. - EricH [more] 
11-08-2008, 14:21
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