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What is "No Child Left Behind?"
I'll tell you... it's a program they will go in affect in all high schools in the state of IL, next school year. What is it SUPPOSED to be doing? It's supposed to be making teachers accountable for their students... making sure teachers give students everything they need to pass their classes... sounds good doesn't it? Here's the problem... THAT'S NOT WHAT THEY'RE DOING AT ALL. It's a cover up. Basically... all they are doing is making it required for EVERY student to take English, Math, Science, and History. Every Year. For 4 Years. Anyone see anything wrong w/ that... along w/ those you also have to take PE & have to have a lunch. so how many Electives are you allowed to take? ONE .... ONE one elective. you only get to pick one class you accually want. This creates a problem for those who want to take Art, Music, And Foreign language classes... not to mention whatever other kind of computer- drafting- construction classes you may want. So WHY exactly is the state of IL doing this? TESTS Tests that President Bush, a man that I admire- a man i respect, is making mandatory... If grades don't improve on this test... the schools funding gets cut... As an artist I'm not taking this. As a Musician I'm not taking this. This is not just the State of IL... if it hasn't happened yet... it will be happening to Your State. Your Schools. Your Kids School. Please don't let this happen. PLEASE VOTE PLEASE TELL YOUR CONGRESSMEN THAT YOU DON'T WANT THIS PLEASE IF YOU LIVE IN THE STATE OF IL PLEASE EMAIL OUR GOVERNOR AT [email protected] PLEASE TELL HIM THAT THE "No Child Left Behind" PROGRAM IS DESTROYING OUR INDIVIDUALITY ... PLEASE Sincerely, Matthew Schorr |
Of course, then you have people that are dumb as shit in these areas b/c they didn't take those classes all the years they were offered and, instead, wasted their time taking Foods 1, 2, 3, and 4, and study halls (which, in my school, were largely a waste of time) every year, and other B.S. courses. I see where you're coming from, but being more knowledgeable in the four fields you mentioned will help our country out in the long run, seriously (I'm assuming one of the "History"s you mentioned is supposed to be English?). And this is necessary, as American students have consistently been less educated than, say, students from Japan, and other nations that don't come to mind at the moment. We have it very easy compared to them. Now, I'm sure this may be an inconvenience for your high school, but I was able to take Math, Science, History, and English for all four years in high school, and still able to "squeeze" in some study halls, geography, American government, psychology, business law, 2 years of Spanish, 4 years of band, and prolly one or two more I'm not remembering.
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And, at least at my high school, I know many people who did art and music in the same year, some even did choir on top of that, and were still able to take other required classes. And if your high school is, in fact, one of the best in your state (I don't doubt what you say), then you should have no trouble worrying about receiving funding. Missouri has had tests for a few years now (at least a few, I'm not sure how far back they go) that determine a school's level of funding. Problem is, most students either blew them off or didn't do well b/c their level of education wasn't where it needed to be, b/c they took blow-off classes instead of those that are truly important. |
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we have seven periods, but only one will be elective. So you can only take one class that isn't Math, History, English, Science, Lunch, or P.E. I don't think our school should have to suffer because we have very good students. it's not what you get on the test. it's how you improve as a whole every year. if you don't get better grades then the last yr. you don't get as much funding. see... even tho everyone get's a good grade on the test.. it might not be as good as last yr... there's more to it i think that i don't remember... cuz my art teacher told us about it on friday and i don't quite remember all the detail... i apologize ... i prolly should have waited to get all the details b4 i posted this... but i decided i better post this while i still remember too... PS.. i do appreciate your interest and comments on this subject Bearfan- they have helped me to hopefully clear this up a lil more for other readers. :clap: |
I think that law really sucks. How can anyone do without art and music? I know I can't.
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oh by the way, matt, check your PM's.
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You weren't required to take Math, Science, English, and History each year prior to now? When I was in highschool I had to take math, science, english and history each year. We were only required to take PE once though. We were also required to take a foreign language.
I don't think you should be blaming anyone but your state congress who pass the public school requirements (or your school board). This is not the President's fault, IMO. Teachers should be accountable if they can't teach their classes (although teachers also need to have better pay if they do their job well, but that is another issue). If your school system feels that the only way to have their students pass national tests is to take away electives, then blame them, not the President. |
The state congresses are enacting all these measures based on a federact act that Bush signed into law, so in my mind he and the Congress are at fault approving this. The money from Bush's tax-cut and spend policy has to come from somewhere. This is part of a larger philosophy to undercut federal funding for education.
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I think Bush would kiss his ass goodbye and let UN do the decisions!! What have that damb ass ever done well?
- Bush, let the world be! |
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Ya no kidding BearFan :eek: :wtf:
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Please Don't Post in this Thread if you don't have anything to Contribute. |
Matt,
I admire what you're doing! At least, if you don't like something, you take action. I was VERY lucky in high school. Our fine arts department was Top Notch, and it helped alleviate the very real gang-related problems that lurked for wannaB thugs by keeping them busy creating. My :2cents: If the government would work toward PAYING the teachers what they're worth, make classrooms SAFE, keep the number of kids down in each classroom (avg. 20-40) by HIRING MORE teachers, and allotted them the real money they need for supplies, maybe teachers wouldn't be so overwhelmed by cirriculum. All of the teachers I know who work in the Public School system are absolute ANGELS. They shell out thier own money for supplies, babysit most of the day, and still find time and energy to lead after-school activities AS VOLUNTEERS. Also, parents work more and more and are less involved than even ten years ago. I wouldn't be a public school teacher in this country for less than $50 a year. Making $16-$23 just don't cut it for all that work. Plus, I'm just not that downright dedicated. |
guess what
the only subjects i have to do are math, english and religion. the other 5 i get to choose, after that i only have to do english and religion, with 6 Subjetcs that i completly choose. SUX2BU |
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Ah, you don't want an international peace keeping party as screwed up as the UN to try and take control of things b/c then the UN gets all the power and might take any defenses or what weapons we do have away along with our freedom. :ghost: |
We've had programs running like that here in Texas and they work perfectly. I highly support the No Child Left Behind Act.
But Matt, theres something you NEED to understand. The Federal government cannot do ANYTHING that is not stated in the Constitution. What does that mean to you? President Bush can impose and Act he wants with ANY crazy purpose in mind. Its YOUR state and ONLY your state that is responsible for implementing these ideas. We could yell at our congressmen, we can threaten our senators, we could even contact the Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige (former superintendent of Houston Independant School District) but its going to be useless. Like i've said, we've had these programs in Texas for years now and they work great. We even have state wide standardized tests that students take from grade school to high school. In high school if you dont pass, you dont graduate. Ask Alisha, she should have taken the TAAS/TAKS during her sophomore year. Even to get into college you have to take a test, The TASP. |
One more thing that i need to state out, Federal government has said that NO school shall elmininate any art, music, drama, or sport department. schools have done that in the past and the results were awful. If you've ever seen the movie Mr. Holland's Opus they touch on that subject lightly.
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I beleive the math and english portion of the program are good. Those are essential for every american, and more of our students need more help w/ these 2 subjects.
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Mr. Holland's Opus is a good movie. I was bawling like a baby at the end (okay, maybe not quite...).
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one hell of a movie
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Less electives is BETTER.
I know whole bunch of kids who took just the minimal required classes in high school, and filled up their schedule with workshop, drama and art not because they were interested in it, but because these were 'easy classes'. Ever wondered why American k-12 is laughed at across the world? I'll tell you why -- cuz while in 10th grade i was required to take Organic Chemestry, Calculus and others back in Russia, many kids in US took workshop. I'm not trying to say 'look how smart I am', all I'm saying is -- kids are lazy, most want to take easy classes, but yet they have to be force fed certain quota of knowlige. |
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