why do parents take their kids out of public schools when their are too many ESL students?
830428
Because their tax dollars are funding those ESL students, while their children are not being given the attention they need from their teachers. I think those same parents should sue the state.
811987
Because they need someone to entertain them for 7 hours. Or they've been stuck in school so they enjoy learning and teaching. Or they ain't smart enough to figure that out.Dude Creepy and stupid. That's why I don't hang around teachers,because it might be contagious.
787507
it's the government's responsability to provide good public education for children.  parents do have a choice- they can send their kids to private schools if they want.  but the government shouldn't pay for it.\nwe don't want to just pass the problem off by handing out money.  public education can and does work, if it is properly funded.
740540
In main stream schooling all pupils get the same level of education, some kids take advantage of whats on offer and some do not, whether they are rich or poor. If your referring to little rich kids being sent to eton etc, then think about this, what they gain in education, if anything, they lose by not being at home for 8 months of the year. I know where I'd rather have been,
636609
Because legals take their citizenship for granted and don't go to high school, then complain how their jobs are stolen. Look stupid (I'm talking to people who say their jobs are being taken away), go to school, than you wouldn't have to compete for a job that somebody that doesn't know English but just has a good work ethic. Jobs are not being stolen, who had these jobs before? Immigrants!! So stop being retarded.
989726
They don't care and have parents that do not care also. So many times parents who do not have an education do not know the importance of schooling or furthering an education.
555515
As a teacher in the public school system, I see a direct correlation between proper parental involvement and student success. By proper I mean genuine concern and taking personal responsibility for helping their child succeed. I think too many parents are overworked and stressed, not home often enough, or are too busy keeping up with hyperactive schedules to spend the energy it takes to invest in their child's education and teach proper behaviors and habits. Many parents are also trying to be their kid's friend instead of an authority figure. All too often the parents that rant the loudest about the public school system's failures are the ones who refuse to see their child's faults. They blame the school, teachers, administrators and the government for not doing enough or for picking on their kid. Yet, as teachers, there is only so much we can do. I can teach, tutor, follow IEPs, use every resources I can find or create, teach good study habits, use multiple approaches to the topics, call parents, meet with councilors, be highly qualified, try to leave no child behind, and create a positive and stimulating environment, yet I cannot make a child learn. Students, with the help their parents, must take on the responsibility. \nAll of that being said, they are good parents and good teachers that are working together to help children succeed. Just the same as there are those who could do much more. \n\nTo those who invest the time and energy into the education of children, be it their own or other's, Thank you very much. Keep up the good work.
524176
Because too many parents want to be their children's friends, so there is no discipline or limits in their lives.\n\nOur kids don't need friends. They have those already. They need parents who set clear standards and rules, and expect their kids to try and live up to those rules.
558727
Most kids drop out of high school because they are not motivated to learn. It seems like their future is "not there" for them. And some people have no one to push them to do their best in school.\n\nAnd, to tell you the truth, some kids drop out because their parents don't check on them, just like I did. I just quit going because I did not want to read, actually because I did not want to be a "burden" to anyone. And guess what...I made the biggest mistake a woman can make: I "fell in love" with a loser.\n\nBut there's always hope.
1025638
Many public school systems, like the ones in New Jersey, created a No Child Left Behind Act which tries to enforce that all children will learn through modifications - whether that means having a child study team evaluation for an IEP, or having a teacher make modifications within their lesson plans to help a child learn.  \n\nPublic school teachers HAVE to do evaluation assessments on all the students they teach during the school year.  Usually if we see a "problem" (possible learning disability or non-specific LD) we will contact the parents for an initial meeting.  PARENTS NEED TO BE THEIR CHILD'S ADVOCATE and many times must push the school system to evaluate a child and offer assistance.  Assistance may be a one on one aide, involvement in a special education class, large print books, occupational and physical therapies, etc.\n \nI believe that many children slip through the cracks because parent/teacher communication may be weak.  I also believe that it is a teacher's NUMBER ONE priority to ensure the students in his or her class can learn.  Sad to say many teachers become complacent in their careers and are not looking to hard for the children who need help.
8592
As a public school teacher, I don't agree that socioeconomic standing doesn't effect a student's education, and I don't agree that public school teachers provide a substandard education.\n\nI do agree that parents seriously effect the outcome of a student's education, but with parents who are in the low socioeconomic range, they are usually not educated themselves and therefore have a harder time providing their children with good role models or have the skills to help them with their homework.\n\nIn public school (in CA at least) there are programs which actually devote more funding and resources to  students in this category who often are immigrants, and have received poor education in their former countries.  \n\nEach student and their background is unique.  Some come from cultural backgrounds that believe family is more important than education. Some come from well educated families that have been uprooted from another country and are now forced to work below their education level.  Some have little inclination to graduate and are only at school because it provides two free meals a day and a chance to socialize.  Some work their butts off to make up the time they've lost somewhere along the way.\n\nOverall, students from low socioeconomic standing usually fall behind for a number of reasons, but that doesn't mean that I don't see plenty who are excellent students and deserve the scholarships they earn to go to college.
779486
That's because our government has catered to them. Instead of following the laws that state they have to learn English. My feelings are if you live in a country learn the language. But our government gives them to many incentives to not learn our language.
1071505
because parents like to put to much pressure on kids and it just another way of them saying they want you to do better!
284286
I agree with doing away with compulsory attendance laws, but with limitations. I disagree with some states (like Florida) who suspend a kid's driver's license if they are under 18 and drop out. If a kid doesn't want to go to school, let them stay home ! They're just a distraction for those kids who do want to learn.\n\nAs for the limitations I mentioned above, I think the danger is that parents will simply say they are homeschooling their kids and really, having them working on some money-making venture.\n\nI am all for parents educating a kid in whatever manner they please- as long as they are trying to get them an education.
601432
Because they love their child. And they want to give it better future and life better than they lived. Thats it. You will also do same with your child.
544794
You talk because you don't know what it is to be in their shoes. They sure have rights; they have families here then it becomes a problem. that is why they protest. You talk like this because you need education. Your illiterate. You don't even make sense, just because they don't talk English. Please. R you for real. Just because they don't talk English doesn't mean they cant protest. Go back to school!!!!!!!!!.Some people come here because they need money urgently for their hungry families and school is the last thing they could think off in a situation like this.
105275
I'm not sure if they're overstepping their boundaries but I can say that "No Child Left Behind" is idealistic and unrealistic.  Children were not meant to sit in a classroom all day.  They should be out playing and enjoying their youth.  Their education strengthens the country, but to assume that all children can get through school is ridiculous.  The children cannot adapt without performance enhancing drugs and programs so the schools will adapt.  And through this adaptation it is likely that the quality of education of the children who actually benefit from school will fall.  My biggest qualm with high school is that it was not difficult enough.  I breezed through school and then had a tough transition into college.  And this transition is very common.  \n\nThe Japanese are a dominant world power when it comes to technology.  Their school system is realistic.  They only take from what I've read about half of the middle school students into high school.  This fixes the curves that allowed me to breeze through high school.  The tests were too easy.  You don't need a high school education to be a janitor or to deliver pizza or any of the other easy jobs so why waste these kids' time?  I feel No Child Left behind takes education in the wrong direction.  Plus it puts emphasis on standardized testing which always just leads to teachers wasting time preparing the students for the test instead of preparing them for life.\n\nLet's go with yes, they are overstepping the boundaries!  This is a state issue like gay marriage.