tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816906549366028385.post5083817357582382381..comments2023-10-02T04:27:51.402-07:00Comments on Somewhere In Time: Time to step upNadine Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17183228536390286281noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816906549366028385.post-63310278063313216152010-10-10T20:30:39.451-07:002010-10-10T20:30:39.451-07:00It is appalling what is happening in our schools t...It is appalling what is happening in our schools today. It is difficult to learn in an environment where you do not feel safe.Purple Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614300010193583324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816906549366028385.post-234528043161757652010-10-03T09:27:51.520-07:002010-10-03T09:27:51.520-07:00Education in this country does have its problems. ...Education in this country does have its problems. I know that when E & W were still in school they knew who to stay away from! They also knew where the drugs were, where the "gangs" hung out, and where NOT to be. They were always in fear for Claire, but I made sure she was in a more protected environment. I am proud to say that both E & W have chosen career paths in education. They are hoping for change. They are hoping to be a force to help make the change. Change is needed.vintagefindings@me.comhttp://web.me.com/vintagefindingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816906549366028385.post-84749075076387714612010-10-02T09:27:25.815-07:002010-10-02T09:27:25.815-07:00Well, when Mom rights h-e-double toothpicks, you k...Well, when Mom rights h-e-double toothpicks, you know she has had it! Thank you, Mom. You have said it so well. I feel like I am on the fence and trying to figure out which way to fall. Will I stand up and fight for LibbyLu's school, or is it so far gone that I have to grab her and run to the private school. I work in a public institution. We are lowering the bar to meet what we see coming through our doors. When I go to PTA meetings, I am often one of ten parents there, the same ten parents, in a school of hundreds. I always joke that a few us should simply quit and start our own school. Maybe I am not kidding. ~KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816906549366028385.post-26043500086423251682010-10-01T16:40:02.287-07:002010-10-01T16:40:02.287-07:00Another excellent book to read is "The Underg...Another excellent book to read is "The Underground History of American Education" by John Gatto. This book tells why education is what it is today. It's not really a solution book, but is excellent for understanding where our country has come from its original intent.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531235630390968795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816906549366028385.post-69674100006107611952010-10-01T15:39:03.737-07:002010-10-01T15:39:03.737-07:00My children attended California schools (in the co...My children attended California schools (in the country)and had a wonderful education until high school and we could see the education system going down hill. It broke my heart to see the teachers losing control and the principal would sit back and let it happen. I hear a lot of bad things about home schooling but when you have a child that wants to learn I applaud the parents that give up so much so their child can have a chance to a wonderful education. By the way I love your quilts, I got to take a class from you once and hope to again someday, I loved every minute!Elizabeth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889077988351507740noreply@blogger.com