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buckman · 06-04-2008, 07:22 PM

When a black man preaches self control and resposibility he is lambasted by the so called black leaders in this country. When a white man says it he is a racist. We have a feeling of entitlement in this country. and a feeling of" we deserve it cause we are oppressed". It is a tough cycle to break if opportunities are not available and fathers and mothers are not held accountable.

Raider Ronnie · 06-04-2008, 07:31 PM

Boston Public school system is looking for 10 million additional for their budget to finish the school year.
With a graduation rate of 25-30 % in Boston public schools,
why would anyone in their right mind approve more money???
They should be cutting their budget as it is a waste of tax payers money !!!

likwid · 06-04-2008, 07:41 PM

So by cutting the budget you're going to increase the rate of graduation how?

It must be the teachers fault, they sit around and don't do anything right?

buckman · 06-04-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by likwid

So by cutting the budget you're going to increase the rate of graduation how?

It must be the teachers fault, they sit around and don't do anything right?

Well in a few weeks they fish alot

Raider Ronnie · 06-04-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by likwid

So by cutting the budget you're going to increase the rate of graduation how?

It must be the teachers fault, they sit around and don't do anything right?

I have NO idea how to increase the graduation rate.
But 25-30% graduation rate is a joke and if they need 10 million so they can finish out the year, whats the total budget for the year ???

Nebe · 06-04-2008, 08:57 PM

I think that kids should show thier report cards to the cable Co. Any D's or F's... the cable tv gets shut off for a month.

likwid · 06-04-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

I have NO idea how to increase the graduation rate.
But 25-30% graduation rate is a joke and if they need 10 million so they can finish out the year, whats the total budget for the year ???

I'd like to know whats going wrong in the city school systems.

And I completely agree, 25-30% graduating IS a joke, something is VERY VERY wrong.

Apparently the standardized tests are doing a whole lotta good huh?

Nebe · 06-04-2008, 09:43 PM

In my eyes, the problem is that the teachers are forced to make sure the students can pass tests. So rather than spend the day educating the kids and give them a well balanced dose of knowlege, they are giving them the answers to the tests to memorize.

the kids are boored out of their minds because the teachers have less freedom to teach, which is an art form in itself, and loose interest.. then start failing classes... and poof. they drop out.

Parenting is a lost art as well.

vineyardblues · 06-04-2008, 09:55 PM

In my eyes, the problem is that the teachers are forced to make sure the students can pass tests. So rather than spend the day educating the kids and give them a well balanced dose of knowlege, they are giving them the answers to the tests to memorize.
NeBe.
I am glad you said in your eyes!!
Because this is way off base! Maybe as a younger child (BTW is huge)
But not in High School.....Where it is much more important to learn.

VB

Squid kids Dad · 06-04-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by likwid

So by cutting the budget you're going to increase the rate of graduation how?

It must be the teachers fault, they sit around and don't do anything right?

Actually it can be blamed on the parents again, can't it???Just like the zero tolerance issue..The school system can only do so much