tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post983531418375202167..comments2023-04-15T04:08:20.569-07:00Comments on THE FIRST AMENDMENT - NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT: THE SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS IN OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMDirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794945973074374935noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-60094261243929402632007-09-22T14:02:00.000-07:002007-09-22T14:02:00.000-07:00they need more money to pay the big shots in the d...they need more money to pay the big shots in the district more money. amazing the money very rarely goes to the students<br><br>DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-39959083495881132202007-09-22T14:07:00.000-07:002007-09-22T14:07:00.000-07:00I totally agree alot with what you are saying. I ...I totally agree alot with what you are saying. I have two kids currently in the public school system (one in HS and one in middle school) and a college sophomore who has already graduated HS.<br><br>Some things I find totally ridiculous...<br><br>1. NCLB.....this leaves the GIFTED children behind. There is nothing in schools any longer for kids with above average intelligence. Why? Because all of the resources are going towards those on the opposite spectrum.<br><br>2. Our HS is on that list of "not deemed adequate" this year. Why? Because one special ed kid DID NOT SHOW UP TO TAKE THE TEST AND DID NOT MAKE IT UP. <br><br>3. A kid who doesn't speak English has to take and PASS the exact same test my above average kids have to take. They can't even speak English! How the heck can they pass that test? NCLB again.<br><br>4. Band, Choir, Music, Art, Drama...all being cut from schools because of lack of funds...because all funds in NJ have been frozen for the last FIVE YEARS and they need all this extra money for the NCLB program. Even though studies have PROVED that all of these activities further the kids test scores, grades and performance in school. Not to mention it makes them responsible and hard working and team players. <br><br>5. Oh yeah, did you know this? Special Ed kids MUST have special services that are deemed by the government. It's the LAW. But don't expect any extra funding. You are just supposed to be responsible for paying for what they tell you you have to pay for. YOU MUST DO THIS...but we're not giving you any money to do it.<br><br>I can go on and on and on. I know we can't keep taking taxpayers money to fund these schools. Its' too much and it's just not fair. But we there must be a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WAY to fund public education because the current way IS NOT WORKING!<br><br>((hugs))<br>JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-34231184699518577472007-09-22T15:10:00.000-07:002007-09-22T15:10:00.000-07:00As schools in Texas goes, our district holds its o...As schools in Texas goes, our district holds its own for its size.....but what does that really say? My son has a high IQ. Only made medicore grades in High School as he didn't want to do more than necessary and partly to try to keep clear of classroom politics. He's well versed in math and reading so I know he can master anything he puts his mind to.<br><br>I strongly feel though, that every year that goes by it becomes more and more a game that is played. And it's not as much who learns the most or does better, but who plays the game the best.<br><br>I have never liked the school sells stuff. Mostly because you end up with countless parents selling to friends and co-workers the same things over and over so that their child can win some cheaply made toy. I have always said my children may sell if they want to, but I will not sell for them. And I don't buy off of other parents, easily getting out of it as I explain I don't by anything from even my own children if I don't need it or it is not a good deal.<br><br>My head hurts now. ;o) Think I'll go look for some fluff. - Barbara<br>http://journals.aol.com/bhbner2him/LifeFaithinCaneyhead/<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-10302174214109174692007-09-22T15:25:00.000-07:002007-09-22T15:25:00.000-07:00Cannot comment on the US education system, Dirk, b...Cannot comment on the US education system, Dirk, but here in the UK they are complaining about a drop in standards. Employers say they get schoolleavers who cannot spell or do calculus properly, which is dreadful. <br>Can I make a request for an entry from you? Healthcare in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-13508128704683767192007-09-22T17:41:00.000-07:002007-09-22T17:41:00.000-07:00Hi Dirk- You have picked one of my passion subject...Hi Dirk- You have picked one of my passion subjects here! (First, I want to thank you for your kind words on my journal about Eddie Jeffers. I know that Dave and his family appreciate so many wonderful people and their heartfelt prayers right now, and I am forwarding the comments to Dave as they come in. Thank you so much. )<br>Now- as you know I homeschool- we're only in the first grade now, but I have been teaching my son since pre k. He is a very hyper little guy- and his attention is all over the place- much as I was like at his age (so I know where he gets it from!) I know that if he was in public school, not only would he not get the true help he needs- but they would be wanting him on ritalin or any other drug- or even possibly sending him to a special class or whatever. He's a smart kid, but because of his ADHD, he has a hard time grasping things. It is a very hard job trying to settle down for learning time, but we don't do too much at a time and we play lots of games which we make fun to learn. I know there are wonderful teachers out there who would probably be very good for him, but unfortunately, the children get a new teacher every year- and they may not all be as kind. Also there are more bullies in shools these days too. There are a lot of folks who say they couldn't afford to homeschool- but there are ways. Believe it or not, there are even widows and single dads homeschooling. In my support group there are parents who have very little money (me- prime example) and yes, we'd like to be able to try and keep up with the Jones's, but to me, my boy comes first. We also have a mom who has just lost her husband- but she's continuing on no matter the difficulties. We have parents who have lost jobs- but are still homeschooling. That's what part of our support group is there for- to help each other by prayer and helping out where ever is needed. TO BE CONTINUED!>&gtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-53344408043751190292007-09-22T17:42:00.000-07:002007-09-22T17:42:00.000-07:00Continued--I can't wait to go to Mr. Williams&...Continued--I can't wait to go to Mr. Williams' article- that guy is a genius! As for Larry the Cable guy's experiment- I agree there too. Years ago when I worked at Burger King (until I could find a better job- I am not picky when it comes to employment!) I could not get over how many of the workers there could NOT make change! It was pitiful! The education system is broken- and no amount of billions of $ are going to fix it. We learned more on way less money when we were kids- seems like if they spent less time on multicultural and socialist experiments- somebody would figure that out! Until they do- I will school my son where our forefathers did- at home! God Bless you Dirk! CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-41467416339716985822007-09-22T20:17:00.000-07:002007-09-22T20:17:00.000-07:00Hi Dirk,Thx for stopping by and the well wishes. ...Hi Dirk,<br>Thx for stopping by and the well wishes. My daughter graduated high school 2 yrs. ago. But the public school system is terrible and has been sub-standard for more than 20 yrs. When a vocational hs school lets my cousin graduate (back in 1980) at a 3rd grade reading and writing level just because they want to get him out of the school, it makes me mad. He can't even write a letter and his spelling I have to decipher. I think one of the biggest problems now is they use computers more than books like back in the day when we were attending school. You can find anything on the computer without actually learning it just to graduate. It's a sad situation. If I had any school age children now, I would be home-schooling them. I, to agree that as a parent with children in public school need to be very involved in their education these days. Schools that let kids graduate with a 3rd grade reading and writing level is not doing the kid any favors for the real world.<br>~D<br>http://journals.aol.com/heavenlybama/journey-to-successAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-85794040741009385022007-09-23T02:14:00.000-07:002007-09-23T02:14:00.000-07:00i could write a book here.my city had all the elem...i could write a book here.<br>my city had all the elementary and middle schools torn down and rebuilt. We had 2 high schools. The idiot lying witch who is our superintendent said if the taxpayers passed a levy 4 yrs ago, they'd remodel one HS that is beloved and over 100 yrs old and rebuild the other one. As soon as the levy was passed, they said they are closing down the old one and they are building a Mega HS with 5000 students. I have written to the paper, went on public TV and met this woman but these people could care less about the little people or the kids. As a homeowner, i can barely make my bills and they are now, 4 yrs later, saying they need another levy. BS. Total BS. <br>My son has had quite a few terrible teachers.....i can not wait to get him out of this school system. Your entry is awesome.<br>ljAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-81135058992280411562007-09-23T06:14:00.000-07:002007-09-23T06:14:00.000-07:00This is so very frightening.Krissyhttp://journals....This is so very frightening.<br><br>Krissy<br>http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-36143155756408833862007-09-29T11:07:00.000-07:002007-09-29T11:07:00.000-07:00 THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT ON MY AOL JOURNAL. I HO... THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT ON MY AOL JOURNAL. I HOPE YOU READ SOME OF THE ARCHIVES.<br> THIS ENTRY OF YOURS COULD DO BE SO ENLIGHTENING TO MANY UNCONCERNED PEOPLE IF THERE WAS SOME WAY TO GET THEIR ATTENTION.<br> SO MANY DO NOT EVEN BOTHER TO VOTE. IF THIS NATION IS TO SURVIVE THIS PATHETIC SLUMP WE ARE IN, THE HOPES IS IN GETTING MORE LAWMAKERS ELECTED THAT ARE CAPABLE OF USING PRACTICLE COMMON SENSE AND PROMOTING EFFECIENT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.<br> CHILDREN CERTAINLY CAN LEARN THOUGH THE TEACHER NEEDS TO BE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE THAN THE CHILD. SUCH A WASTE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO SPEND TIME IN CLASSROOMS WHERE THERE IS LITTLE GUIDANCE SKILL.<br> I WILL TRY TO ACCESS YOUR JOURNAL AND WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL THE FIRST TRY. PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR JOURNAL ADDRESS TO : GRAVYDOGG55. samAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com