What did the students proove by staying out of school on May 1ST?  It is a free benefit they came here for.?
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They ran out of excuses to ditch school so using "protest" as a form of excuse.  That's why they shouldn't be here because the take things for granted and honor what priviledge they have.\n\nMaybe that's why those groups don't understand the word "illegal", and with no dignity whatsoever go demand for rights they dont even have.  No shame!
698419
Excellent!\n\nPeople are all for special perks and programs until it directly effects them in a negative way.\n\nHere's how you explain it to the young college crowd: How about if we take the average grade for the class and give that to everyone regardless of whether or not they studied, did their homework, or even showed up for class? Then, black and Hispanic students get a 10% bonus for simply being black. Do you think that's fair?\n\nI haven't heard one logical argument from any one of them.
569122
Great Idea!  In addition to that, in regards to education, they, and their children cannot attend a public school for free.  They must pay a tuition fee, yes, even for a public school since they entirely don't meet the "residency" status.  No free lunch or breakfast for them and as far as "after school program" they may not participate.  If they wish to participate, they must pay an enrollment fee, monthly fee, etc.  Those programs are provided by taxpayers, and the people who voted to increase the school budget wanted to help the LEGAL children, not the ILLEGAL children.  Americans can't afford it.  Look at it this way, if I were to attend a University at a different State where I live, I'm sure I am expected to pay extra since I don't meet the "residency" status they required. Same logic.\n\nbtw,\n\nIf you're against illegal immigration, please click on the link below. United we stand, together we'll defeat and deport the illegals!!\n\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com
1048248
I had a friend who took a semester off of college - he did not do well.  He found the transition to work very difficult in the loss of friendships and loss of people his own age.  He found it was very difficult to go back to school after a year off - all his friends had graduated, he was used to a higher income, and again it was a difficult transition.\n\nI think staying in school is much more important, so many people do not return.  \n\nThat being said, there are positives:  extra income, a chance to get priorities in order, valuable experience in internships and other learning experiences.\n\nAn option instead of time off would be to take advantage of your career center, counseling services, etc.  College is an excellent time to explore options - Good luck!
1127090
school should not start before labor day and be out at the end of may...kids need the summer to be kids
1080808
I'd go back to high school again.  I didn't realize how valuable a free education was.  There are some classes I could have taken that would have been so beneficial to me now, and some other classes that were a total waste of time.  I also would not have been so lazy either and gotten better grades.
1083822
I'm not a teacher, but I think they would be proud to see a former student working.\n\nGo to college and finish; it's worth it.
1067038
This was Answered by Teachers on Oprah.. The schools get paid per student. It doesn't cover much (free lunches, overcrowding, more teachers) but the biggies in the school system gets the money to spend how they see fit. They do know who is Illegal by enrollment forms. The schools have many issues but the biggies do not want to give up that money now. \n In the beginning it was not a bad idea. The children benefited and so did the schools. But now because of more programs needed and overcrowding from the mass coming in-and tax payers saying enough-they are in deep you know what. It seems not many looked further down the line.
832741
hell ya it is !! everyones outta school and don't have to work the next day, atleast thats how it is here in syracuse ny, I'm sure it's the same everywhere.
438949
the school because it occured on their time and property. Hope your kids get ok.
1078900
Well good for you! I am one of those in the middle bracket who got screwed. I really am glad to see you are doing your best in school, because where I go, it seems like 1/2 the students who get financial aid don't even want to be there! They don't show up to class, don't study, and party all the time. Then you wonder where they went next semester and they are gone because they failed too many classes and couldn't get more money. (that was my little rant) But as for the rich people, they are used to having everything handed to them. I don't see why they care though, because their parents are probably paying for everything, including rent/food/entertainment money, so they don't even need to work!
766674
because they are just getting home from school.
884777
Students who would rather stay out of schools probably have emotional problems and learning problems. Very often, teachers do not have the time and capacity to help all students in trouble and we do see many of them drop out of school after some time, not equipped with life skills that would help them make a decent living.\nIt is SAD.\nBut let us stop just thinking about it and do something. Listen to the students (yes, don't just talk to them, listen to them), let them tell you what they really think about schools, help them see value in staying at schools, HELP THEM SEE VALUE IN THEMSELVES.\nAnd of course, as teachers, we should reflect on our teaching practice too. Let us make the classroom more engaging.\n*sigh* I think I sound a bit too idealistic in this answer.
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I wonder why teenage vandals are allowed out in the week by their parents. Don't they have homework to do? When I was at school I did at least 2 hours homework every night, and wasn't allowed out on a 'school day'. I think the blame lies squarely at the feet of the parents of these morons for not raising their children to value education as a way out of poverty and ignorance.
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There was an article about this yesterday.  It's because the government are withdrawing the funding so those adults who wish to continue to study are losing a lot of the courses, and those that will still have courses will have to pay double what they are paying now.\n\nThis is so that the government, who have failed the youngsters in school - so that when they leave they are not educated enough - can pump more money into laying on courses for 19 to 25 yr olds to try to make them more employable.\n\nI will see if I can find the link....\n\nhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2106703,00.html\n\nThe link may not stay active for very long so I have copied the info if you can't access it...let me know.
1121961
NO!  Type in "year round schools" and you will find lots of research has been done and there is no definitive research to support either side.   It is not true that kids "forget" over the summer.  In truth, if they "forget" they didn't really know it to begin with.\n\nOne person mentioned the inner city so kids won't get in trouble, well, guess what: WE AREN'T BABYSITTERS.  Besides, trust me, kids from anywhere can get in trouble anytime of the year.\n\nThis is my second year on a modified year round.  Instead of 3 weeks off, 9 on, we are off 2 weeks in Oct., 2 in Dec. and 2 at Easter.  That gives us an extra 2 weeks in the summer. Although I like the two weeks at Christmas, which we always got, what do I do in Oct.?  My family is at work and in school.  Oh, I know, I can go to teacher training within the district or teach an intersession "summer school" like class.  It has been really hard to get a vacation in with my kids being on a different schedule than me.  In the end we are only starting about 3 weeks before the other schools around here but it is the hottest 3 weeks of the year and we don't have air conditioning. The kids (and their parents) act like it's still summer so the kids stay up late and are exhausted the next day.  They complain that they could be swimming or doing other things.  Parents keep their kids home to take them to the amusement park and to go swimming or a family reunion.  They miss more school for that. \n\nIt is harder for kids to find a job in the summer.  It is harder for teachers to get a job in the summer or to take classes.  We are required to take 20 hours of professional development a year.  The local colleges run into August so we can't take the classes there.  That means we have to take them in the evening and weekends during the school year when we are tired and our kids have extracurricular things going on that we have to try to work around.\n\nMost of you know how crazy kids get at the end of school every year.  Guess what?  When you are year round, they get crazy in Oct. Dec. and Easter!  I haven't seen any benefits yet.  I vote NO!
62348
Its called public school and it is free.