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iemitsu

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10. I'm with you on this one Squinch.

Reply to Squinch (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 02:45 AM

Nov 2012

I so looked forward to the end of NCLB when Bush finally left office and then, Obama had to outdo the republicans and introduce Race to the Top. This was the policy that made me wary of Obama's real commitment to average Americans and what makes me worry about his need to keep us from going over the "fiscal cliff".
While I respect Obama's desire to be inclusive I can't agree that its a good idea to include those who would stab you in the back.

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One in Five Charter Schools Is Bad Enough to Close [View all] Newsjock Nov 2012 OP

Surprise, surprise, surprise DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #1

I love Obama on most issues, but not on this one. He supports and pushes charters and seems Squinch Nov 2012 #3

I'm with you on this one Squinch. iemitsu Nov 2012 #10

+10000! Fearless Nov 2012 #29

In Florida, 89% of public schools reported failure to meet AYP in 2010-2011 NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #2

According to that link, Alabama is vastly outperforming New Jersey. Uhhhh....yeah, right. Squinch Nov 2012 #22

The entire education reform scam sulphurdunn Nov 2012 #4

And about one in six non-charter schools are in the bottom 15%, too! Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #5

Yep. People don't seem to understand statistics very well. wildeyed Nov 2012 #14

It's not mindless bashing. Squinch Nov 2012 #23

Hahaha! Too late. wildeyed Nov 2012 #30

How long have your children been attending their charters? Squinch Nov 2012 #31

Oldest for four years, youngest for three. n/t wildeyed Nov 2012 #32

My kids go to a charter school and we're very happy with it. Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #35

good. close them. Public schools were one of the best things about this country. Remember? robinlynne Nov 2012 #6

What about the good charter schools? hack89 Nov 2012 #18

In most places they don't have to meet the standards, so how would you know? Squinch Nov 2012 #24

Because my state has a model charter school law and excellent charter schools hack89 Nov 2012 #26

That must be very nice. It's also pretty rare. Squinch Nov 2012 #27

I agree more states need to be like RI. nt hack89 Nov 2012 #28

Good NickP Nov 2012 #7

Like France USMCMustang Nov 2012 #8

What Is Never Discussed Regarding Education USMCMustang Nov 2012 #9

Hey guys I have a great idea! Ash_F Nov 2012 #11

Arne Duncan is that you? Hi Arne! byeya Nov 2012 #12

The smiley does have similar teeth. Ash_F Nov 2012 #13

LOL byeya Nov 2012 #16

There weren't any "standards" when I went to school. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #19

Your post is awesome, JD. ChazII Nov 2012 #20

Every year I read about charter schools that close up without notice. Archae Nov 2012 #15

where I live, there are plenty of public schools that should be closed for the same reason. olddad56 Nov 2012 #17

The people who are opposed to charter schools know that. They just hate charter schools. slackmaster Nov 2012 #21

Where I live, when a public school does not perform for three years, the school is "closed," the Squinch Nov 2012 #25

It varies from state to state. wildeyed Nov 2012 #33

My daughter is a teacher in a charter school in South Florida. RebelOne Nov 2012 #34

The country is catching on to how good charters can be. Someday DU-ers will, too! Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #36