[george76]

This is why we need school vouchers.

Schools that do not perform should die. Those failing teachers, administrators and union bosses should be fired.

A new school with vouchers run by caring parents could replace the uncaring, failed, union shop.

The new school with teachers, parents, and administrators who might actually care could be in the same buildings.

This is not just a few slackers..."absentee rate is highest on Fridays, when an average of 1,800 teachers don't show..."

A band-aid will not fix this problem.

Major Surgery is indicated.

[CindyDawg]

My personal feelings are that there are some really good teachers trapped in a bad system and that it's too far gone to salvage. I took mine out and home schooled and my grandkids go to private. Each family must make their own decision though.
That said, I am against vouchers. Private school isn't for the rich anymore. Prices are coming down and I know of single parents that make minimal wage that private school their children. Is it easy? No, but it's possible if you really want it. Many schools even have a limited # of work scholarships. Once the government takes our money it really doesn't belong to the tax payers any more since we can't determine how we want it spent. Vouchers today and the government will be running private schools tomorrow.

[moog]

Yep, welfare fixes everything.

You are right on one thing--we need to ALL care.