Gov goes to school catering to migrant families [Thanks, Jeb: "D" school's grade is now an "A"]

AP, via www.jeb.org ^ | May 14, 2002 | Vickie Chachere

[summer]

''I believe this is a state in its ascension, not in decline,'' [Gov] Bush said.

I truly believe that over time, there will be more and more of these success stories in FL. And, despite the sniping from his political opponents, the truth is that Gov. Bush's demand for greater accountability has been a huge motivator.

[summer]

For index.

[Captainpaintball]

Has he helped to increase the performance of schools catering to LEGAL families? I'll be impressed then...

[StockAyatollah]

Yet there were a bunch of whiney teachers at a McBride rally last night. These are the type of teachers that run like hell from any kind of accountability. It doesn't matter if Jeb succeeds or fails, they will always whine. Go, Jeb!

[summer]

How do you know these kids aren't legal? Believe it or not, some migrant workers in FL are here legally.

[summer]

...Go, Jeb!

Thanks for your post, StockAyatollah! :)

[summer]

BTW, many children of migrant workers are born right here in the USA -- and are legal USA citizens by virtue of the country of their birth.

[mattdono]

It's funny, I remember when One Florida and his education initiatives were being debated and implemented. The outcry from minority communities was that their children would be disadvantage even further.

[Glancing back the article].

Well, I guess this story blows that theory out of the water.

[summer]

Thought you might find this article of interest. :)

[mattdono]

GO JEB! GO!

[Black Agnes]

The kids might be 'legal' then, but the parents are not. Your tax dollars at work. Hope you like living in Amexica!

[summer]

I have to say this governor has done more -- FAR more -- to improve the lives of all students, including minorities. One Florida, A+, Just Read, FL!, a new school code, three voucher programs, and new laws including laws prohibiting social promotion and penalizing school districts for continuing this practice -- all these programs have an enormous impact on education.

The results are not all in at this time; however, there is no way an honest person could deny this governor, a moniker he has worked for so hard and clearly earned: Jeb Bush, FL's Education Governor.

[summer]

Re your post #11 - I am not "for" illegal immigration. In FR, illegals are having a tougher time than elsewhere getting driver licenses because of new state laws, and local police have greater authority to arrest them. FL is no longer a haven for illegals, and is in fact becoming less of one each day. But, as for kids who are legal US citizens and getting a good education? I say: Great. I am truly glad they are on their way to making important and valuable contributions to our country. Kids like the ones at this school may not be this country's next prison population.

[summer]

In FR = In FL

[summer]

FYI. BTW, there have been some other news articles about this school, located in Hillsborough County, FL, and I know one of those articles mentioned the turnaround from a "D" grade to an "A" happened in two years. If you happen to come across that, please do post it on this thread. Thanks! :)

[umgud]

These kids may be illegal, they maybe legal citizens born to illegal parents, they may be citizens born to citizens. I don't like the fact that kids born here are automatic citizens (but it is the law). I think illegals should be deported. I'm a real hard case.

But, I gotta say that every kid who is going to grow up here, needs to be educated to become more than dishwashers or field workers. How else are they going to earn enough to support us baby boomers when we retire? This acheivement shows it can be done. Kudos to Jeb.

[summer]

BTTT to your post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here.

[Joe Brower]

Not a day goes by when I don't thank God that GW is our president, and his brother Jeb is our governor!

[Black Agnes]

You're being optimistic. Second generation 'illegals' have a much higher rate of welfare dependence than average. Your 'support' as an elderly person will be hurt by their presence more than helped. Mexico is a socialist pest hole and has been one for 80+ years. I don't have high hopes that their kids will do any better even if they're here. Trust me when I tell you this, I live in a community full of them. I had one very nice (illegal) Mexican lady tell me since she had kids and I had none, it was my *duty* to support her kids and provide for them. Nice. I can't *afford* kids because I pay 50%+ in taxes and this woman who wasn't even born here steals my money for HER kids. I have zero assurance they won't all grow up and vote al gore or worse. (my neighborhood went 72% gore, 12% nader, 16% bush, lots of 'second generation' kids here too!, they certainly are NOT voting pubbie!, don't think they will in FL either, summer..., unless you plan on *buying* their votes. In which case, why not just vote socialist to begin with?) They certainly don't have a great track record with Mexican freedoms or economic reforms.

[Black Agnes]

Do your schools question whether the kids are legal or not? Schools in my neighborhood are *prevented by law* from determining whether or not the kids are legal! For legal kids, GREAT! I'm all for that!!! for Illegal ones, boo hiss, providing them 'free' education is just one more bennie to encourage their parents to break the law.