Education? "First off, boys and girls, I'd like to introduce you
to Saul Alinksy and the Frankfurt School..."
Posted on 08/27/2009 11:07:07 AM PDT by Benjamin Harrison
Subject: A Back to School Message from U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan - K12 (GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,,KY,LA,MA,,MD,ME,MI)
[You have received this message because of your affiliation with ------------ High School.]
Dear Principal:
In a recent interview with student reporter, Damon Weaver, President Obama announced that on September 8 – the first day of school for many children across America – he will deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of education. The President will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives as American citizens.
Since taking office, the President has repeatedly focused on education, even as the country faces two wars, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and major challenges on issues like energy and health care. The President believes that education is a critical part of building a new foundation for the American economy. Educated people are more active civically and better informed on issues affecting their lives, their families and their futures.
This is the first time an American president has spoken directly to the nation’s school children about persisting and succeeding in school. We encourage you to use this historic moment to help your students get focused and begin the school year strong. I encourage you, your teachers, and students to join me in watching the President deliver this address on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. It will be broadcast live on the White House website www.whitehouse.gov at 1:00 p.m. eastern standard time.
In advance of this address, we would like to share the following resources: a menu of classroom activities for students in grades preK-6 and for students in grades 7-12. These are ideas developed by and for teachers to help engage students and stimulate discussion on the importance of education in their lives. We are also staging a student video contest on education. Details of the video contest will be available on our website www.ed.gov in the coming weeks.
On behalf of all Americans, I want to thank our educators who do society’s most important work by preparing our children for work and for life. No other task is more critical to our economic future and our social progress. I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead to continue improving the quality of public education we provide all of our children.
Sincerely,
Arne Duncan
Education? "First off, boys and girls, I'd like to introduce you
to Saul Alinksy and the Frankfurt School..."
Thank God it’s on the 8th.
Our school doesn’t open till the 9th.
It’s a private school ... but that doesn’t mean we are immune to this CRAP. I kept my daughter home when this “missing link” was sworn in. They made the kids watch this and it’s supposed to be a “Christian” school. One more year ... and we’re OUT OF THERE! It will be a good cut off point ... .
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
Did you ever bother to read the REST OF HIS SPEECH?
The rest is ALL about what GOVERNMENT will DO FOR YOU.
I’m not kidding you.
Yes, the ILLEGALS are sought after to fill out the form.
He will FAIL in the household.
Exactly. For a missing kennedy bro, he missed the message of JFK.
JFK anf RFK were anit-commie. Ted was the pinko who worked with the KGB and Soviets.
Add to the list “Indoctrination”, which is why my children will not be watching it.
That last line you quoted is the one that made chills run up my spine. Talk about indoctrination.
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