[summer]

FYI.

Now, I already know the next question to come from FR posters interested in this voucher issue:

Why are only the Opportunity Scholarship students (voucher students from failing schools) required to take the tests, and not the McKay voucher students (voucher students with a disability) and not the corporate tax credit voucher students (voucher students from low income families)?

I knew you would ask me that! And, I am not sure as to the answer. But, I will try to find out the reasoning behind it. :)

PS BTW, never let it be said 'Gov. Bush does not care about the people here on FR' - I think he cares a lot about his base. He does not take anyone for granted. That is why he answered my email, above.

[summer]

FYI.

[aruanan]

Good work.

[Illbay]

My only comment is "Geez, doesn't Bush know how to speak Politician? There's not one obfuscatory sentence in that email. Why, it's almost as though he just dashed it off quickly himself, without going through his PR flacks!"

[MeekOneGOP]

Exclusive Bush bump!

[Bahbah]

Good work, summer.

[codder too]

I will watch for the results of your research re: the reason ONLY Opportunity students take the test.

[grania]

Summer: I am impressed!!!. I wonder what would happen if I tried that here in Massachusetts....sigh.

I have a healthy fear of the future, because (1) I know how adamant the state teacher's association is here not to let anyone rain on there parade, and how much control they have over the legislature and (2) As part of education "reform" in Massachusetts, charter schools were set up, and they ended up being alternative public schools, including having to take the tests.

And, where I'm coming from is a real dislike for the tests. The time, effort, and financing being put in them is taking away from higher end educational opportunities and innovative curriculum, for students accross the spectrum.

It seems as if your governor understands what concerns us. But, another concern...the laws don't change if good elected officials are replaced by people who will misuse everything.

[My back yard]

Thanks for the ping.

[rudypoot]

Great post. thanks.

[stainlessbanner]

I just heard about Mollie Ray elementary school last night (Orange County) - it was one of a few county schools to get failing fcat scores. Now the students are allowed to take vouchers and go where they please.

I just don't see how this is going to improve Mollie Ray - over 100 students are leaving (each voucher is $3600), so $360,000 in diverted funds. Now the principle says less students will improve the quality, but I'm not buying it.