21 Dec 13
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Originally posted by stellspalfieTo bad schools usually out during the 4th of July. They could sing about the govt. growing up I didn't know of the Muslim region until they had some followers attack the US on Sept. 11th. Then I was already out of High School.
im happy for them to sing about jesus as long as they sing about other gods at significant holidays and!!! as long as children can opt out without the school being judgmental about the parents (or childs) beliefs. either we celebrate all religious holidays or none.
24 Dec 13
Originally posted by karnachzUS public schools are not that poorly funded. They are funded in the wrong way, largely through local (mostly property) taxes. This leads to schools needing the most funding receiving the least. In addition, the decision to maintain high levels of poverty significantly reduces educational performance.
Funding cuts (mostly by Republicans) are responsible for many of the problems with public schools.
24 Dec 13
Originally posted by KazetNagorraYou don't think the erosion of the family unit in poverty stricken areas has something to do with it?
US public schools are not that poorly funded. They are funded in the wrong way, largely through local (mostly property) taxes. This leads to schools needing the most funding receiving the least. In addition, the decision to maintain high levels of poverty significantly reduces educational performance.
24 Dec 13
Originally posted by dryhumpA stable home situation is important for educational achievement, but that does not necessarily require a traditional "family unit." And like I said, a conscious decision was made to create and/or maintain those "poverty stricken areas", so by simply eliminating poverty you would already solve much of the problem.
You don't think the erosion of the family unit in poverty stricken areas has something to do with it?