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To: George Frm Br00klyn Park
No, teachers aren't "solely" to blame. But, teachers are the ONLY force capable of fixing the system "alone". And, they already get enough money to do so. Peace and love, George.

You are wrong. Parents are the only force capable of fixing the system "alone". A teacher speaks out and gets fired, the rest will shut up. Surprise, surprise! I can't make my house payment if I get fired.

Now if we could get parents and teachers to work together...I think wonderful things could happen. But the problem is still going to be those parents who expect not to lift a finger to help their own child succeed. Not only do they do nothing to help, but they undermine achievement by allowing too many absences, not getting their kids to bed at a reasonable hour, undercuting the teacher's authority, etc.

The teacher shouldn't be blamed for that child's failure. If my paycheck will depend upon ALL of my children doing well, I'm going to teach in the richest, most lily-white school I can. There, I have the best chance of actually succeeding.

Once again, the problem isn't solved, is it?

31 posted on 02/15/2004 9:05:23 AM PST by Dianna
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To: Dianna
"A teacher speaks out and gets fired"

D, EXACTLY!!! For fear of losing a "bad" {according to all of those "in the know"] job, teachers are failing the students by their deafening silence. It is the "few" parents who should be stood up to. MOST parents understand that what is happening in schools today is EVIL!!! I don't even have any "dogs" {children} in this fight. I only write from observation. The more "money" that is poured into this abyss, the worse schools get.

If one taecher stands up, perhaps other teachers will prevent their firing. but, all are afraid. thus, the failure WILL continue. Peace and love, George.

32 posted on 02/15/2004 10:22:11 AM PST by George Frm Br00klyn Park (FREEDOM!!!!!!!!! GO PAT GO!!!!)
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