Why Won't Democrats Help Kids Get a Decent Education???
103637
First of all, I like it when Republicans finally stand up and call liberals on the crazy things that they do (not all liberals,but MANY). However, is this really a question or just a statement ? Although I agree, I can't tell you why Democrats are like that.
819840
Actually kids would probably do a more compassionate job than either political party.  Screw the dems and repub;icans .  You have convinced me.  Vote Nickolodeon.\n\nAnd if they go to war they are so grounded. lol
626554
he is not a democrat, or at least that's all I can see that there arguments boil down to.\n\nyou know I though they were supposed to be the "smart" ones but they are acting like a 4 year old that didn't get there way so they are going to throw a temper tantrum.
808326
If you mean, the free education we have that has taught less than 35% of our children to read at a 3rd grade level,  low standards for children, lack of education for the educator and general chaos in our schools as the way we know it today.. I HOPE SO!   I really hope the new changes to the American Education Act (No Child Left Behind) really improves our schools.  The one good thing Bush gave us.  No one is accountable and our children are among the least educated in the world... shameful!
873758
Well get ready to pay more taxes and give your hard earned pay to some poor person on welfare who doesn`t have the common since to goto school and get an education thanks Democrats.
1025389
I would start by taking a GOOD look at our education system. It is failing. Europeans are ahead of us so are many others. If we do not cultivate the kids who will run our country down the line? more idiots. Other issues bug me but education would be my number one.
630289
I do not think we recieve enough education about American civics and the political process and it does not get any air time on tv ,everyone knows who angelina jolie is dating but they dont know that both parties accept money from and represent the interest of and are paid by the same lobbyists and this is how change is going to have to come about staring at the corrupt corporate source of alot of our social issues, knowing what lobbyists are campaigning for which company about what issues and which representative did they buy their democracy from and how is their interests not compatible with public health,welfare and safety ,these are the questions we need to asking and looking for the answers and how to reform the process who gives a damn who is right or wrong or democrat or republican they are all payed by the same people the only difference between democrats and republicans is republicans are more organized or have more defined purpose and a more cohesive group than democrats in the eyes of the public
820988
Democrats cant deal with real issues. they have to revert to tactics such as the BIG LIE, distortions, smears, creating scandals, diversionary tactics , fear-mongering, class war-fare and history revision
1090801
Education and healthcare. Call me boring, but that's where it's needed most. I would divide it between the two. And I was reading what one person said about teaching the English language--believe me, that is not a priority. There are special needs kids in schools who aren't getting the attention they deserve due to budget cuts. Do your homework before you open your mouth, or rather, before you type something prejudicial instead of useful. The English studies come secondary to that.
553441
diverse students tend to be poorer, and poor people dont take as good of their kids and they dont learn how valuable an education could be, so they arent actually "special" theyre just ignorant\n\nas far as how to solve it, i dont know, try to get the kids more active in school somehow and understand that education is important.\n\n(these are my personal opinions, not "fact" if you are doing this for a paper or something)
314839
Actuallly we American's DON'T have the largest chances when it comes to education. Our education system can't even compare to that of other developed countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan etc. American students know far less than they should. When a group of Chinese students were asked to name the first 5 US presidents they had no problem. When a group of US students were asked the same question, they were clueless. Many US High School graduates don't even understand what is happening in the own government. They don't understand International relations. They do understand which stars won the latest Emmy awards & what time their favorite shows come  on, and what the scores are for their favorite sports teams. Thei priorities are in the wrong place. Why does Bill Gates, a private citizen have to use his own resources to improve American education when the American government should be doing it? America will not be on top for much longer unless some great improvements are made.
725891
No, my parents are strict democrats, It breaks my heart but I try!
559792
Just coming out of teacher's college and seeing 4 different schools, I can't say that No Child Left Behind really helps.  I don't see how it helps children to be passed into the next grade if they can't achieve all the requirements of the last one.  I would make exceptions for students who have been identified as having LD or any other disability but not for the few underachievers in the classroom.  It's really hard to have more than one student in a classroom who can't keep up with the work given to them...with such big class sizes, it's no wonder that a teacher can't give them as much support as they really need.
887128
Because as time rolls on, the gov't becomes more leftist/socialist.  As such they feel it is their duty to stick their hands deeper and deeper into the education system.  What happens as a result is inevitable.  More time being spent on politically correct foolishness than basic math science english, etc.  You know, the skills that will actually get someone somewhere in life.  Instead, the focus drifts toward diversity, sensitivity, and other sch nonsense.  Couple that with the fact that telling a kid nothing about the mistakes he/she makes in an effort to not bruise the kid's self esteem, and there becomes less and less room for improvement.\n      Furthermore, the MTA has blocked any attempt at merit based pay, and charter schools.  Another ill which has its roots in socialism.  This elimination of competition kills any motivation to be the best there is at what you do if you're a teacher.  If you get paid as much to scratch yourself all day as you do to work your heart out, what's the sense?  The push is to whip a student through, and collect your check at the end of the week.\n    We aren't as educated because school is influenced by the government, and is doomed to fail, like everything the gov't touches.\n\nEDIT-It's cute that people are forgetting to mention Ted Kennedy's co-authorship and support of the No Child Left Behind Act.  How convenient.
987358
I think you answered your own question, the kids are being left behind cuz they are dumb. so the prez wants them to repeat the same grade so they won't be dumb. You get it? Ha ha !!! I'm just joking. Um, I personally HATE BUSH! He NEEDS TO BE THE ONE IN IRAQ AND IRAN INSTEAD OF SENDING THOUSANDS OF OUR YOUNG MEN OUT TO DRY!!! HE'S NOTHING BUT A F*** HEAD. SO I REALLY DON'T CARE HOW HE F***S THE US CUZ STUPID AS$ AMERICANS VOTED HIM INTO OFFICE
1155220
You raise some VERY valid points. My daughters kdg went on NO field trips this year because of lack of funding. But prisons and the juvy system still got their funding. It is so frusterating. How cool it would be for our schools to offer even some of the amenities you mentioned..but we would have to put our children first.\nCan I get a dig into about the money being spend to finance this invasion of Iraq also..what that could have done for the public schools of the USA!
1014540
The total ignorance of our lawmakers about the importance of education and the educators that make it happen. As a teacher I am disgusted with the lack of monies given to our educational systems and the amount of @#%$&* we as teachers are expected to perform to meet their requirements, yet we are paid chicken feed. I am a single mom and only JUST have my head above water financially and work my toucas off to educate my students. It's a travesty!