Return the power to the states.  Have the states be completely in charge of funding and running their own schools.  Am I the only one who thinks we should do this?
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After reading some of the questions and answers here on Yahoo, not only do I think the Dept. of Education should be abolished, I think the buildings they used to occupy should be torn down, the steel sold for scrap and the brick and mortar used to fill in potholes on the Capitol Beltway.
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No, I don't agree that you should have to pay for your child to ride the school bus to public school. First of all, our taxes go to help pay for that, the schools also receive federal/state funding. Seems like they keep taking more out of our paychecks, what are they doing with it?  Not everyone could afford or even squeeze bus fare into their budget. It is every child's right to have a free public education, and the transportation dept is supposed to be sure every child has a way to school. I can see charging a little for field trips or maybe the extracurricular activity buses, but to a from school absolutely not.
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Sorta kinda, but it's not that simple.\n\nI think (although I am not certain) that the state gives a lump sum to the college no matter how many in-state or out-of-state students they have.  At a public school, tuition (and fees) only cover a fairly small percentage of the school's entire operating budget (25% maybe, depending on the school).\n\nSometimes you can get reduced tuition at at state school in a neighboring state if they offer a program that your own state schools don't.  I know the states in New England do this.  I'm not sure if any money is exhanged, though - I think it's more of an agreement of "you take 100 of mine, I'll take 100 of yours, and we'll call it even".\n\nBut I just teach at a state college, I don't run the finances!
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Where to begin:\nI would change whole voting process and change the political parties..having 2 main ones is ridiculous.\nI would put a lot more money into public schools, and not just to the schools that score the highest on their scores..but to all schools.\nI would make higher education free for everyone..(as everyone has a right to an education). Take a look at schools in europe..students only pay for some books even if that. \nI would change the fact that so much of our american money is outside of the country fighting wars, when inside the country we have so many problems that need attention. \nThe list can go on and on...
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haha you must have mr.cuda too! yeah the articles of confederation WEREN"T effective , he doesn't realize that the dbq says to "evaluate this statement". It doesn't say that you HAVE to agree but in class he made it seem as if that's how he wants it written, which is really hard becaue none of the documents support that idea.
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I have seriously heard that much of the money is, in fact, redirected to a mysterious "general operating fund." By the time the leftovers trickle down to the school district level...it is little or nothing..\n\nMichigan desperately needs to get rid of its hundreds of individual school districts and consolidate them into a number that can be managed for far less expense...\n\nAlso, we need to go Unicameral in Lansing..time to "cut the fat" and get rid of the bicameral system...\n\nThese clowns work part time..yet get huge salaries..perks..travel..and lifetime heathcare for serving even just one term.....Now that is a pretty sweet deal...\n\nAnd, oh yeah, let us get Granholm the heck out of Lansing this fall..\n\nThanks!
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LIKE the question! I am not sure why when u call them on the way they are it isnt appreciated. Thats what they are trying to do get it for free....i say get 2 jobs and put yourself though school! This country wouldnt be in the kind of debt were in if we would all take charge of our own lives.......dont get me started LOL
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Great idea!  Hell, while we're at it why don't we drain their governments welfare system, health-care system, and break all of the laws we can while we're there!  Oops, they've already finished that job for us, maybe that's why they're here!
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As an illinois resident, I am well aware of the fact that the government in this state is very corrupt.  The school board wastes money and the government officiatls pocket what they can.  In the end, the schools and children suffer.  I don't have children, but when I do I am homeschooling them because I have seen the terrible state of Illinois Public Schools and I know my children will learn more at home.
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I took a quick glance at it and it still seems similar to the regulations that are already in place here in Massachusetts.\n\nMany of my special education parents are involved...some are TOO involved.  Unfortunately there are many as well that are not invested.  \n\nI do think it is important to keep parents involved and up to date with their child's educational concerns.  It is a crucial role in the meeting for you ALL to agree on the appropriate accommodations/modifications necessary for a child to succeed.  However, I do feel that there are some parents who hold their child back from succeeding because they are scared.  For example, this coming school year I would like to take my small group students in my math class (all 3 of them) into the regular education setting.  I have a rough feeling that one particular parent will not allow this.  Why...I don't know.\n\nI feel that IDEA is giving parents more and more rights/responsibilities.  Perhaps in the future it will look at schools as well and give them equal rights.  It seems that the parents are driving the force behind many choices legislature and administration are creating.
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i totally agree with you. we need to help our own country first and then if their is enough left in the budget then help. i see our country in need. we don't have what we need do we??? the government needs to make or get their priorities straight.and quick. if they don't they will soon be regretting this. they need to wake up fast.the real question is will they????????? most likely they wont! people need to start complaining about this. maybe this is a start??? go for it it is a good cause. Kat
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I don't really know much about this issue.  It seems to me though that if students could take their tax dollars to whatever school they wanted, then the schools would have to compete for business, and "when banks[schools] compete, you win." The schools would become competitive, and if a school wanted to keep itself afloat, then it would have to work really hard to keep up the educational standards.  \n\nI apologize for not giving you reasons against the vouchers.  This is the only thing I could think of off the top of my head.
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Without knowing which state you are referring to it is impossible to know which laws you are asking about.\n\nDriving is a privilege, not a right. So yes the state should have this power.\n\nNo offense but Yahoo Answers has a spellcheck function built right in. You just have to click "check spelling" before you post.
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i think that is only being responsible as a parent.  i don't see where there is any problem. if the school has a problem with this i would ask them why and what guidelines if any they have for this situation.first and foremost the wishes of the child and parent should come first.
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I'm from Wisconsin and all of our school districts are funded by property tax, i was under the impression that all states did this. I could be wrong though, by my economics teacher implied that it was that way.
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I can't agree with the previous poster, at least as to the law in California (and you there - the asker - you've got to tell people what state you're in when you ask these kinds of questions).\n\n\nSchools are built with public funds, and as such are public property.  They are controlled public property when school is in session (because the government has a compelling interest in keeping the school property controlled during school hours), but when students are not present, the school does not have the authority to tell you you cannot be there...conceivably on the very land your taxes helped to purchase and maintain.  \n\nSo the info I have for you is really more of a suggestion; contact the district office of the school you want to play ball at, and ask them.  If they tell you you can't be there during non-school hours, ask them for the law that says you can't.  Be polite, but be insistent.  Once you have that law (assuming it exists), read it for yourself and see what you think.  If you disagree that it says you can't be there, take it up with the school district again.\n\nNot so long ago I was faced with this exact situation...a school employee was complaining that people were on the campus, not doing anything illegal, and he wanted them removed.  I knew of no legal authority to make them do so, so they stayed on the campus (this was on a weekend).  I spoke to the District Superintendent a few days later and asked if he knew of any law that kept people off public school grounds during non-school hours.  He didn't.\n\nGood luck with this.  I hope if you get an answer from the school you'll come back here and contact me with it - I'd be interested to know what you find out.
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Its where the states got to chose if they wanted to be a slave state or a free state. I'm studing the SAME THING!!! Good luck!! =)