Comments for Education Reform 2008: A Voter's Blog http://vote.edreform.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:41:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Flying in the Dark by sharon gill http://vote.edreform.com/2008/10/24/flying-in-the-dark/#comment-51 sharon gill Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:41:44 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-51 How to mix using cdj 400 anyone help i am looking for some info or site that can help me improve my skills on my new cdj400,s thanks How to mix using cdj 400 anyone help i am looking for some info or site that can help me improve my skills on my new cdj400,s thanks

]]> Comment on No Excuses for the President-Elect by Corliss Fairfield http://vote.edreform.com/2008/11/06/no-excuses-for-the-president-elect/#comment-50 Corliss Fairfield Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:18:16 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-50 What a great blog. I found this blog while searching on bing. Its nice to find so much information that can help with <a href="http://www.collegeprepcoach.net" rel="nofollow">test prep</A> What a great blog. I found this blog while searching on bing. Its nice to find so much information that can help with test prep

]]> Comment on Say it Ain’t So, Sarah… by Six Pack http://vote.edreform.com/2008/10/18/say-it-aint-so-sarah/#comment-49 Six Pack Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:15:08 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-49 Hi!I think this blog is good!I found it on Google,I will surely come back! :D Hi!I think this blog is good!I found it on Google,I will surely come back! :D

]]> Comment on No Excuses for the President-Elect by Joe S. http://vote.edreform.com/2008/11/06/no-excuses-for-the-president-elect/#comment-48 Joe S. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:43:07 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-48 President Obama has publicly criticized the public school system and has made many promises, but he does not have me convinced. I think that the only way we can see true change is if we completely overhaul the public school system. It is a tragedy that schools in poor urban areas receive significantly lower funding than rich suburban areas do. It is also a shame the teachers there are worse. I think that this all contributes to the poor graduation rates for Blacks and Hispanics, 52% and 57% respectively. We need to make the funding for schools equal and make sure that all schools are equipped with the same quality instructors. Living in Michigan has allowed me to see firsthand the failure of the public school system. In Detroit, the graduation rate is 21.7%, the worst in the ENTIRE nation! It's hard to see any change on the horizon. President Obama has made promises, but so did President Bush with his "No Child Left Behind" act. It is my opinion that Washington is making empty promises to appease the public. Even if they are trying, nothing can really be done to help the current system. The money that goes to schools comes from property taxes which greatly effects the poorer communities. This leaves them with less money to buy books and school supplies for their students. We need to create a more socialized school system. I know we live in a time where "socialism" is political taboo, but I really think it is the only way that we can achieve true reform. Imagine a system where every school receives equal funding(in proportion to the amount of students) and they all have good instructors. Surely anyone would prefer a system like that to the current one we have. The education you receive should not be based on the area you live in. Everyone should receive the same, quality education. President Obama has publicly criticized the public school system and has made many promises, but he does not have me convinced. I think that the only way we can see true change is if we completely overhaul the public school system.

It is a tragedy that schools in poor urban areas receive significantly lower funding than rich suburban areas do. It is also a shame the teachers there are worse. I think that this all contributes to the poor graduation rates for Blacks and Hispanics, 52% and 57% respectively. We need to make the funding for schools equal and make sure that all schools are equipped with the same quality instructors.

Living in Michigan has allowed me to see firsthand the failure of the public school system. In Detroit, the graduation rate is 21.7%, the worst in the ENTIRE nation! It’s hard to see any change on the horizon. President Obama has made promises, but so did President Bush with his “No Child Left Behind” act. It is my opinion that Washington is making empty promises to appease the public.

Even if they are trying, nothing can really be done to help the current system. The money that goes to schools comes from property taxes which greatly effects the poorer communities. This leaves them with less money to buy books and school supplies for their students.

We need to create a more socialized school system. I know we live in a time where “socialism” is political taboo, but I really think it is the only way that we can achieve true reform. Imagine a system where every school receives equal funding(in proportion to the amount of students) and they all have good instructors. Surely anyone would prefer a system like that to the current one we have.

The education you receive should not be based on the area you live in. Everyone should receive the same, quality education.

]]> Comment on No Excuses for the President-Elect by papembedy http://vote.edreform.com/2008/11/06/no-excuses-for-the-president-elect/#comment-47 papembedy Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:38:26 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-47 Ну что я могу сказать, в целом статья интересная, но нет самой изюминки. Не говорю, что я написал бы лучше, но тем не менее( Ну что я могу сказать, в целом статья интересная, но нет самой изюминки. Не говорю, что я написал бы лучше, но тем не менее(

]]> Comment on A Ray of Hope by Laub http://vote.edreform.com/2008/11/05/a-ray-of-hope/#comment-46 Laub Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:13:02 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=92#comment-46 Today I found this blog and are amazed by the quality of information posted here. Nowadays are very few blogs that offer quality of information ,we subscribed to your blog via RSS and we look forward the following articles Today I found this blog and are amazed by the quality of information posted here. Nowadays are very few blogs that offer quality of information ,we subscribed to your blog via RSS and we look forward the following articles

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]]> Comment on “Responsible” Charter Schools by Marvin http://vote.edreform.com/2008/10/17/responsible-charter-schools/#comment-44 Marvin Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:59:24 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-44 In his first internet townhome meeting yesterday (March 26th), in defining a charter school, President Obama went out of his way to emphasize that a charter school must open to everyone and is not selective ("no cherrypicking"). However, here in New Orleans, there are at least charter schools that are requiring entrance tests and that are admitting students based on test scores. What does the President intend to do to address such public schools that engage in such selective practices that are often used to discriminate against Blacks? Also, what is your position on charter schools being selective in their admissions? In his first internet townhome meeting yesterday (March 26th), in defining a charter school, President Obama went out of his way to emphasize that a charter school must open to everyone and is not selective (“no cherrypicking”). However, here in New Orleans, there are at least charter schools that are requiring entrance tests and that are admitting students based on test scores. What does the President intend to do to address such public schools that engage in such selective practices that are often used to discriminate against Blacks? Also, what is your position on charter schools being selective in their admissions?

]]> Comment on No Excuses for the President-Elect by Nancy http://vote.edreform.com/2008/11/06/no-excuses-for-the-president-elect/#comment-43 Nancy Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:39:28 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-43 I enjoyed your post and have bookmarked your site. ~ Nancy I enjoyed your post and have bookmarked your site. ~ Nancy

]]> Comment on No Excuses for the President-Elect by James K. Johnson http://vote.edreform.com/2008/11/06/no-excuses-for-the-president-elect/#comment-41 James K. Johnson Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:12:41 +0000 http://cercandidatescorecard.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-41 It is time that all children in America have access to quality schools! It is time the educational dollars follow the student to the school--- whether it is public, private or home school---that the parent should choose for their child. Real competition in the education induatry will bring about quality education in our nation. It is time that all children in America have access to quality schools! It is time the educational dollars follow the student to the school— whether it is public, private or home school—that the parent should choose for their child. Real competition in the education induatry will bring about quality education in our nation.

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