Comments on: Real Reasons for “Back to School” Outrage http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:27:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Dee Smith http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-105548 Dee Smith Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:15:17 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-105548 People are unaware of how many lawsuit occur each year in public schools. A lot of money is wasted for special needs children. People are unaware of how many lawsuit occur each year in public schools. A lot of money is wasted for special needs children.

]]> By: Two fingers up at the 4th Estate … the long and short of rabble babble « Paradise Preoccupied http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-54135 Two fingers up at the 4th Estate … the long and short of rabble babble « Paradise Preoccupied Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:37:46 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-54135 [...] This article from the Heritage Foundation takes issue with that whole ‘leadership’ thing, apparently, reducing the office of the President to a political entity without merit . Parents across the country have raised alarm about President Obama’s planned “back to school” address to American students. When the Department of Education released a lesson plan that included asking youngsters—how can you help President Obama?—parents’ concern that their children were being “organized” for political purposes was justified. [...] [...] This article from the Heritage Foundation takes issue with that whole ‘leadership’ thing, apparently, reducing the office of the President to a political entity without merit . Parents across the country have raised alarm about President Obama’s planned “back to school” address to American students. When the Department of Education released a lesson plan that included asking youngsters—how can you help President Obama?—parents’ concern that their children were being “organized” for political purposes was justified. [...]

]]> By: Rebecca, Charlotte http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-54182 Rebecca, Charlotte Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:23:50 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-54182 "We all should share the blame, because we all have a voice in this debate." Sorry, total BS. The blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the parents who aren't making sure their children are learning. The buck stops with the parents. Oh and, if teachers actually did their jobs THAT would help, too. "We all should share the blame, because we all have a voice in this debate."

Sorry, total BS. The blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the parents who aren't making sure their children are learning. The buck stops with the parents. Oh and, if teachers actually did their jobs THAT would help, too.

]]> By: Dennis S, Sandusky O http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-54152 Dennis S, Sandusky O Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:41:28 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-54152 In my opinion, the reason the President talking to school children got so many parents excited was that the President no nonger has the majoriy trust of the American people. Mr. Obama has lost credibility since his actions after the election have not even come close to his campaign promises. His cabinet and avisors are surely no better than the previous president. A complete loss of faith in the vetting process has left many of us wondering how can he appoint advisors that would not pass the backgroung checks to work in any job requiring trustworthy workers. I, am opposed to President Obama speaking directly to our youth on the grounds that I cannot believe that he would keep his word and keep away from political issues. This is so sad! In my opinion, the reason the President talking to school children got so many parents excited was that the President no nonger has the majoriy trust of the American people. Mr. Obama has lost credibility since his actions after the election have not even come close to his campaign promises. His cabinet and avisors are surely no better than the previous president. A complete loss of faith in the vetting process has left many of us wondering how can he appoint advisors that would not pass the backgroung checks to work in any job requiring trustworthy workers. I, am opposed to President Obama speaking directly to our youth on the grounds that I cannot believe that he would keep his word and keep away from political issues. This is so sad!

]]> By: FeFe, Baltimore http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-54145 FeFe, Baltimore Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:14:15 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-54145 The true reason is schools don't have the burden of proof in court. Litigation is expensive and untimely, and more so when the parent bears the burden of proof. But it is precisely the questioning of those with authority that leads to due process. Despite the thorn it brings to the parent/teacher relationship, exercising your rights to be "fully informed" is essential when advocating for your child's education. School systems have unlimited taxpayer legal dollars and teachers have union legal representation all to fund parent attrition. School boards, teachers, everyone involved has personal immunity too. The very people who get their special needs training from taxpayer funded seminars and conferences to declare they know best and what the educational outcome of your child will be, are not considered the experts. Shameful. Enter Dear Leader Obama atop the politburo nightmare of hearing officer cronyism as the shining example of government employees taking the living parent taxes provide in one hand, and stopping them with the other hand because parental rights only extend beyond the schoolhouse gate from government largess. B.S. The true reason is schools don't have the burden of proof in court.

Litigation is expensive and untimely, and more so when the parent bears the burden of proof. But it is precisely the questioning of those with authority that leads to due process. Despite the thorn it brings to the parent/teacher relationship, exercising your rights to be "fully informed" is essential when advocating for your child's education. School systems have unlimited taxpayer legal dollars and teachers have union legal representation all to fund parent attrition. School boards, teachers, everyone involved has personal immunity too. The very people who get their special needs training from taxpayer funded seminars and conferences to declare they know best and what the educational outcome of your child will be, are not considered the experts. Shameful.

Enter Dear Leader Obama atop the politburo nightmare of hearing officer cronyism as the shining example of government employees taking the living parent taxes provide in one hand, and stopping them with the other hand because parental rights only extend beyond the schoolhouse gate from government largess. B.S.

]]> By: Peg Fisk Port Cheste http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-54120 Peg Fisk Port Cheste Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:50:21 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-54120 As a retired teacher with thirty years of teaching behind me, I did not object to Obama's speaking to school children. But all teachers know that giving "talking points" or "suggested projects" or "lesson plans" are euphemisms for "This is how to teach it." I read the original "talking points" of Obama's speech--which were changed because of the objections--and it's clear that Obama was asking for children to support him. That is why so many of us objected--not because the president was speaking, but because children are not to be used politically. It is why--when I taught--I objected to teachers wearing political buttons in my school. It's not our job to propagandize--it's our job to teach. As a retired teacher with thirty years of teaching behind me, I did not object to Obama's speaking to school children. But all teachers know that giving "talking points" or "suggested projects" or "lesson plans" are euphemisms for "This is how to teach it." I read the original "talking points" of Obama's speech–which were changed because of the objections–and it's clear that Obama was asking for children to support him. That is why so many of us objected–not because the president was speaking, but because children are not to be used politically. It is why–when I taught–I objected to teachers wearing political buttons in my school. It's not our job to propagandize–it's our job to teach.

]]> By: Jim http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/08/real-reasons-for-%e2%80%9cback-to-school%e2%80%9d-outrage/#comment-54089 Jim Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:44:37 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=14286#comment-54089 I WISH OBAMA WOULD MAKE AN EFFORT TO GET CONGRESS AND THE SENATE, AND HIS ADMIN AND HIMSELF, TO READ. !!!!!!!!! I WISH OBAMA WOULD MAKE AN EFFORT TO GET

CONGRESS AND THE SENATE, AND HIS ADMIN AND

HIMSELF, TO READ. !!!!!!!!!

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