Date: 2/10/2004 1:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 10754
Generally, teachers give their best, though there are plenty who don't really care. The problem with our public education system is a severe lack of effort on the administrative level.  |
Date: 2/10/2004 1:46:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 14909
I was also going to say something about these stupid proficiency test too.  |
Date: 2/10/2004 1:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 27534
Within each school.....each educator - regardless of the role they play is different. Example...training, years of experience, level of commitment. And to say that the job is not being done..... that would depend on the criteria.... Is that based on the proficency tests? If so....then factors to consider are the home environment on preschool preparation, abilities and commitment level of students, instruction by educators, and accountability.  |
Date: 2/10/2004 2:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 62367
I know one of the problems, I've seen is unequal funding of public schools. The well-off areas have very good schools but the poorest areas have terrible schools where the teachers even have to buy paper and pencils for their students out of their own pocket!  |
Date: 2/10/2004 2:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 27046
Periodot Cat, although I notice the same thing it has to do with the area and the people that live in those communities not the schools. We pay school taxes every year to help offset the budgets from what the state provides. If you have an area that is rundown, owned by slum lords every vote to raise the school taxes for the funding gets turned down by them the home owners, not the tenants.  |
Date: 2/10/2004 3:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 46527
I am a Teacher and I have to ask the question...are the parents of today doing their job?...'cos I know that I sure as heck am! Parents who do not back the school's discipline system are the bane of my life!  |
Date: 2/10/2004 3:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 8278
honestly, it depends on the teacher. my son has had teachers who really don't seem to care. but the school he is in now is great. the teachers are wonderful and they put everything into the class. he is in a special ed class. they are just great. it is the bus that i have problems with  |
