10-13-2009, 09:01 AM
I agree with you Seeb. They are going to say that is why the kids can't pass the state tests. They will have an excuse. When the kids fail and the media finally reports on the situation with the schools they will get federal money (like California). Who know how long that will be. I feel that they need to adjust the administration not the teachers. I do believe that the teachers should also be ok with random drug test too. I know this is not a popular belief. I feel if you work for the government or state that they should have random testing. Alot of jobs require random drug testing and it is a privilege to work not a right. Back to the topic.
I have a full time job and I already supplement my kids education with extra work and help them on their homework. They pass all of the state test and score in the top percentage. I am very blessed. However, by having the extra days off just means I have to double up on the work I am already giving them. It does create a very stressful environment. It is also confusing for the kids. I tell them how to do things one way and the teacher tells them another. I agree with Kathy. There are so many different situations you can't say everyone should or is capable of doing this.
I wanted to let everyone know what 17 furlough days off will mean. I knew what to expect but when you see it in black and white and figure out that they are only going to school for 3 1/2 days it is just crazy. What do they think is going to happen? It is sad thay they are using children as pawns in there game of chess. Education is so important. Most of the school are failing to begin with.
I have a full time job and I already supplement my kids education with extra work and help them on their homework. They pass all of the state test and score in the top percentage. I am very blessed. However, by having the extra days off just means I have to double up on the work I am already giving them. It does create a very stressful environment. It is also confusing for the kids. I tell them how to do things one way and the teacher tells them another. I agree with Kathy. There are so many different situations you can't say everyone should or is capable of doing this.
I wanted to let everyone know what 17 furlough days off will mean. I knew what to expect but when you see it in black and white and figure out that they are only going to school for 3 1/2 days it is just crazy. What do they think is going to happen? It is sad thay they are using children as pawns in there game of chess. Education is so important. Most of the school are failing to begin with.