Apparently there was a report on 20/20 about how America is throwing money at public schools and out kids are consistently being out performed by international students from less afluent countries. I didn't see it, but I read through the article. Kind of interesting, but I just feel there is so much more to it. I personally believe that the decline of family in this country has as big an impact as anything. Our kids are raised by pop music, celebrities and Everwood. It's like we have to entertain kids to teach them. Sure, I think we should teach in a way that engages them, but should they learn math because a celebrity said they should. My experience is unique due to the communities that my kids come from. I'm going to be in for a surprise when I get into a district where parents don't understand why their kid made an A- and are yelling at me for not giving them an A. Anyway, since my friends are much more educated than I, I'd thought I'd see what you thought.
Thinking of our public education makes me think how much I took it for granted. I coudn't stand highschool when I was in it, but now I realize that I was very, very fortunate. I had a lot of opportunities and I felt very prepared for college.
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I have been thinking about this subject for a while. I have never thought of the monopoly arguement. I think the author is dead on, now for a solution....
I need to craft my response to this.
I look forward to hearing your response.
I do think there should be performance based pay for teachers in some way. This whole tenure thing is crazy.
My question where is all this money, and how is it being used?
James, I just saw this newsweek article on middle/high school boys. ihaven't had time to read it yet. I can't wait to really discuss these issues with you.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10965522/site/newsweek/
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