Comments on: The Truth Shall Set You Free…From Government Schools

By: firebird

firebird — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:04:20 +0000

Its been proven time and time again that those kids who are home educated do better in spelling and geography bees they have better SAT scores and show better in many other things we should end madatory schooling and return to private schools or home schooling

By: I love Jet Noise

I love Jet Noise — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:21:14 +0000

Blogjam
Jason Hayz

By: RepJ

RepJ — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 04:24:29 +0000

Lisa,

Like a good friend told me… there isn’t anything wrong with public education that better parenting wouldn’t cure.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 03:43:51 +0000

Well, the CEO of Detroit’s PS system announced another round of massive layoffs to be effected shortly. Should’a heard the howling, wailng and gnashing of teeth on the news today.

Ironically, seems that the local ABC station is the most conservative of the MSM crowd (morre so than the FOX affiliate) and once again, they launched into a litany of fraud, waste and abuse with the Detroit system. The best laugh was at the tail end of their 6pm news is when they brought on a leader of the teachers union.

Oh my, she was full of righteous anger, after letting her vent her spleen, the anchor “crucified” her.

Questions like;
–Where was the union when schoolkids had to bring their own toilet paper and supplies to school? Yammer, yammer.
–Why didn’t the union protest the overly large middle management? Stammer, stammer
–Where was the union when administrators wasted money on perks and feel-good parties? Um, umm.
–(closing question)Why did the union lead a day of hooky for teachers to travel to Lansing to complain about class size? Because it’s not fair for teachers to be burdened with large classes.
–Anchor’s parting shot: Well you got your wish, 9,000 kids left the system this year, so you’re gonna have to bite it.

Bwaaahahaha. I’ll have to look for the transcript, it was just too good. One could tell that the anchor was really getting worked up about the overall arrogance and incompetence of these so-called edumaction elites.

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 03:32:54 +0000

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By: DarkStar

DarkStar — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 02:58:00 +0000

Nationwide, 12.2 percent of all families in urban, rural and suburban settings send their children to private schools. But 21.5 percent of urban public-school teachers send their children to private schools.

In Phoenix, 9.2 percent of urban public-school teachers sent their kids to private schools, compared with 8.2 percent of all families.

By: Beau

Beau — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:11:26 +0000

Well thank the good Lord for teachers like Christy. Furthermore, thank YOU, Christy, for keepin it real – as the youngsters say now-a-days.

I loved learning as a kid, my parents held me to high, but reachable standards (no less than a “B” was permitted), and I even managed to have some teachers just like you……still hear ‘em encouraging me. Eventually, I worked up to an A- ’cause I wanted to do well in school; it felt kinda good. (Imagine that?)

Not to mention, got me all sorts of “normal” privileges, plus extra goodies from my parents and my friends parents. They all loved us doing well back then…….decades later: whuh happened parents?? Oh, liberalism.

Last, but not least, way to stand for something, something that would not be the NEA. (What a bunch of duds.) At one point in this country unions truly meant something & had a purpose. Now? Dues are glorified Democrat party donations.

I’d rather walk thru hell with gasoline drawers. I know, too much info.

Gone!!

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:59:18 +0000

I grew up in a rural area and was fortunate to attend school in a good public district. However, my parents were actively involved in my education from an early age. They never missed a parent/teacher conference and didn’t hesitate to assist me with school work. They taught me to love reading, communication and music. They also stressed issues of character and moral values. My public education only added to the foundation my parents provided.

I truly believe we shortchange ourselves by isolating the crisis in public education away from the greater social issues including the demise of our moral fabric and the breakdown of families.

By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:11:47 +0000

I’m a teacher in the only public high school in Indiana to be recognized as a “No Child Left Behind” school. It’s in a college town (Purdue) and most of the students are very high achieving. I had over 70% of the parents show up for the open house. Before I came to teach here, I taught in a rural school. I had 2% of the parents show up for open house.
Teachers are important. No doubt about it. But, without the supportive parents, we’re fighting a losing battle. No amount of money for newer computers, textbooks, etc… is going to change that. The parents need to step up their game and get involved in their student’s success.
On a side note…I got bullied from several teachers because I refuse to join the NEA. There is no way I want the little money I earn to go towards dues in that organization. I’ll put it to better use.

By: SCSIwuzzy

SCSIwuzzy — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:39:11 +0000

Odd, I remember in school being forced to watch a video on slaughterhouses… to learn how cruel the meat industry was…

By: Mariachi

Mariachi — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:34:39 +0000

Im trying to become one. The starting salaries alone are plenty for a comfortable life. Holidays are good, and the pay has much room to increase over time. Its certainly not a ‘dead end’ job, as it were. Of course, generally it depends WHERE you teach. Colleges and Universities pay far better, but its obviously a higher level of teaching needed.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:37:57 +0000

Teachers are wealthy, Mariachi? They make less money than many professional occupations, in fact, many leave the profession because they can’t make a living at it. Teacher’s unions haven’t done all that well for teachers. Bureaucrats in education departments drain academic dollars and are parasitic to education. Curriculum coordinators that infuse radical PC agendas draw down enviable salaries while dumbing down our educational process. The NEA has been horrible for our country.
LaShawn, I prayed for you when you took hiatus to examine how you could serve God and country with your blog. This article is a great example of how He answered my prayers. Been glad everyday you’ve been back. Keep up the good work.

By: Ralp

Ralp — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:31:21 +0000

Mariachi,

Teachers are wealthy?

ROTFL.

By: DeJuan

DeJuan — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:26:32 +0000

Since most people due to personal choices or forced circumstances cannot send their kids to private schools, they should fight like !@#% get a nation-wide school voucher program enacted. That’s a pro-choice program that we can use!

By: Mariachi

Mariachi — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:01:40 +0000

Teachers send their kids to private schools. So what? Most are wealthy, and can afford to do so. At private schools, kids get extra attention, and generally a better education. It all comes at a price. Im sure if a lot parents were in the financial position to send their kids to private school, they would.