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A big BTTT to your thoughtful post, Truth Addict.

And -- the big question remains: Why are the politicians NOT talking more about these kind of issues in this FL election year?

Because I agree with you: THIS is a real issue in education. And the solution is not "throw more money at the problem." It's really NOT what will help.

BTW, I am very impressed with the support shown on this thread, for teachers, by so many posters on this forum. Many conservatives do know it is tough in the classrooms.

There is plenty of room for voters of all parties -- at least those voters who are not spineless -- to come together to find real solutions for this serious problem of student misconduct. This on-going problem has devastating effects on teachers and those students who choose to behave and learn.

Finally, a big bump to those homeschooling parents who do a great job of teaching their own kids!

Thanks again for your post, Truth Addict. I appreciate it.

Why are the politicians NOT talking more about these kind of issues in this FL election year?

Hopefully, as we get closer to the elections, we will hear more about this issue from the candidates. You are doing a fine job of educating us here on FR and elsewhere about the progress that Jeb has made here in Florida. He should hire you to advise his campaign!

Having said that, I really believe that many of the needed changes can and must be made on the local level. School superintendents, school boards, and administrators need to listen to what teachers and parents are saying, and change policies based on those recommendations. Politicians and teachers unions have their own agendas that often are at odds with what is best for the students. The best thing lawmakers can do is to pass laws that allow local school districts set policies that are in the best interests of students, and not try to micro-manage school policy.